(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Patti Page
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How much is that doggie in the window? The one with the waggly tail How much is that doggie in the window? I do hope that doggie's for sale I must take a trip to California And leave my poor sweetheart alone If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome And the doggie will have a good home How much is that doggie in the window? The one with the waggly tail How much is that doggie in the window? I do hope that doggie's for sale I read in the papers there are robbers With flashlights that shine in the dark My love needs a doggie to protect him And scare them away with one bark I don't want a bunny or a kitty I don't want a parrot that talks I don't want a bowl of little fishies He can't take a goldfish for a walk How much is that doggie in the window? The one with the waggly tail How much is that doggie in the window? I do hope that doggie's for sale
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10 facts about this song
Origin"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular novelty song published in 1952, composed by Bob Merrill, and most prominently recorded by Patti Page.
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PopularityThis song was one of the biggest hits of 1953, selling over two million copies and topping both the Billboard and Cash Box magazine chart.
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Novelty FactorThe song has novelty factor as it includes a portion in which Patti Page "barks" to mimic the doggie in the displayed window.
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Animal ActivismIn the early 2000s, Patti Page changed the lyrics of her song to advocate for adopting pets. The new version was called "(Do You See) That Doggie in the Shelter?"
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Global InfluenceThe song was translated into multiple languages such as German, French, Italian, and Japanese, demonstrating its global impact.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have recorded or performed the song, including Lita Roza, who took it to Number 1 in the UK charts, making her the first British female singer to have a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural References"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" has been featured in several movies, TV shows, and commercials, elevating it to a cultural icon status. This includes an episode of "The Simpsons" where the song is referenced.
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Copyright ScandalThe song was the subject of a 2012 scandal when its copyright settings on YouTube accidentally blocked the original song, leading to a public dispute between Universal Music Publishing Group and the ensuing viral video creator.
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Re-RecordingsPatti Page also recorded a Christmas parody in 1953 titled "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window (Ruff Ruff)" and a dance version in 2000 called "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window (Bow Wow Mix)".
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CriticismDespite its popularity, the song was criticized by some as being silly and superficial. It has been cited as an example of the decline of popular music quality in the early 1950s.
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