Salty Dog
Procol Harum
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Record Label"Salty Dog" is a song by the British band Procol Harum, which was originally released under the Regal Zonophone and A&M record labels.
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Album ReleaseThe track is from their 1969 album, "A Salty Dog," which was the band's third studio album.
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Groundbreaking ProductionIt is considered groundbreaking in the sense that it was one of the first albums to be recorded using a 16-track tape, which allowed a more layered sound.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1969. In the UK, it reached the 44th position in the charts, while it hit 33rd in the U.S. charts.
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SongwritingIt was written by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, the band's pianist and lyricist respectively.
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Music GenreThe song is often classified as progressive rock, but it also incorporates elements of symphonic rock due to its complex arrangement and orchestration.
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Influence"A Salty Dog" was an influence on other artists and bands, like Pink Floyd, who noted its complex arrangements in their work.
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Admiral CoverThe British Naval themed cover for the album featured artwork by Dickinson, who has created iconic covers for other bands including Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.
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Orchestral ArrangementThe song also stands out due to its orchestral arrangements, which were conducted by Gary Brooker himself.
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Concept Album"A Salty Dog" was one of the pioneering concept albums with nautical themes, with the title track setting a tone for the rest of the album.
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