The Dog
Rufus Thomas
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Baby's back, dressed in black, Silver buttons all down her back. High, low, tipsy toe, She broke a needle and she can't sew. Walkin' the dog, Just walkin' the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk te dog. Asked a fellow for fifteen cents, See the fellow he jumped the fence. Jumped so high he touched the sky, Never got back till the fourth of July. Walkin' the dog, Just walkin' the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog
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Written by: RUFUS THOMAS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"The Dog" was recorded by American rhythm and blues singer, Rufus Thomas.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1963. It was one of several 'animal' dance songs that gained popularity during that era.
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Song's LabelIt was released under the famous label Stax Records, which was known for its pivotal role in the creation of the southern soul and Memphis soul music styles.
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Inspiration"The Dog" was inspired by dance moves Rufus Thomas saw at local clubs in and around Memphis.
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Chart PerformanceThe song helped Thomas achieve a high-ranking position in the American music charts. It reached number 87 on the Billboard pop chart.
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Inspired Successor SongsThe song inspired Thomas's bigger hit, "Walking the Dog," which was released later in 1963.
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Series of Animal Dances"The Dog" was one in a series of dance songs linked to animal movements. This genre was extremely popular in the 1960s.
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Known for EnergyRufus Thomas was especially known for his energetic performance of "The Dog" throughout his career.
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Generational InfluenceOther iconic musicians, such as The Rolling Stones, often covered "The Dog" in their performances. This demonstrated the influence and popularity of Thomas’s songs.
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Not A One-Hit WonderThough "The Dog" was a popular song, Rufus Thomas was not a one-hit wonder. He had a significant career spanning several decades with many significant hits.
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Iconic SingerThomas remained a key figure in rhythm and blues music and an integral personality in the history of Stax Records. He contributed in putting Memphis on the map as a city rich in musical history.
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Known for Dance-InstructionsMuch like his other hits, 'The Dog' also contains lyrics with dance instructions, a common trait of most Rufus Thomas songs.
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