Puppy Song

Harry Nilsson

About Puppy Song

"The Puppy Song" is a Harry Nilsson song that appeared on his album Harry released in August 1969. Nilsson originally wrote this song at Paul McCartney's request for Mary Hopkin, an 18-year-old singer that McCartney had signed to Apple Records and whose first album, Post Card would feature her version of Nilsson's song. Nora Ephron would use Harry's own version for the opening credits of her 1998 film, You've Got Mail and at the end of the first episode of the FX series Wilfred.  


Year:
1998
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Dreams are nothing more than wishes
And a wish's just a dream
You wish to come true, woah-oh

If only I could have a puppy
I'd call myself so very lucky
Just to have some company
To share a cup of tea with me
I'd take my puppy everywhere
La, la, la, la, I wouldn't care
Then we'll stay away from crowds
With signs that said "no dogs allowed"
Oh we, I know he'd never bite me
Up, la, la, la, la, la, ooh
We, I know he'd never bite me
Up, la, oh

If only I could have a friend
Who'll stick with me until the ned
And walk along beside the sea
To share a bit of moon with me
I'd take my friend most everywhere
La, la, la, la, I wouldn't care
And we'll stay away from crowds
With signs that said "no friends allowed"
Oh we, we'd be so happy to be
Up, la, la, la, la, la, ooh
We, we'd be so happy to be together

But dreams are nothing more than wishes
And a wish's just a dream you wish to come true
Whoa-whoa-ooh, ah, ah, ah
Dreams are nothing more than wishes (your wish will come true)
And a wish is just a dream (your wish will come true)
You wish to come true (your wish will come true)
(Your wish will come true, your wish will come true)
Woah-woah, ooh (your wish to come true, your wish will come through)
Dreams are nothing more than wishes (your wish will come true)
And a wish is just a dream (your wish will come true)
You wish to come true
(Your wish will come true, woah-woah, ooh)

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Harry Nilsson

Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited as Nilsson. He is known for the hit singles "Everybody's Talkin'" (1969), "Without You" (1971), and "Coconut" (1972). Nilsson's career is also notable for the fact that he was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours. more »

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Written by: HARRY NILSSON, HARRY EDWARD NILSSON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Puppy Song" was written by Harry Nilsson, an American singer-songwriter, and his real name was Harry Edward Nilsson III.
Catalogue Lineage
It is one of the songs listed in his fourth album "Harry" which was released in August 1969.
Album Producers
The album was produced by Rick Jarrard, who has also worked with the likes of Jefferson Airplane and José Feliciano.
Notable Strains
The song features sunny, upbeat melodies and whimsical lyrics which were characteristic of Harry Nilsson's work.
Lyrics Illustration
The lyrics evoke imagery of a simple and carefree life, with playful references to puppies playing.
Celebrity Connection
"The Puppy Song" was originally written for Paul McCartney's Mary Hopkin. McCartney was a member of the world-renowned band, The Beatles.
The Beatles Acknowledgment
It is interesting to note that, the Beatles, particularly Paul McCartney and John Lennon, stated that Harry Nilsson was their favorite American artist. They both later collaborated with him.
Cover Versions
"The Puppy Song" has been covered by various artists, including David Cassidy in his debut album, "Cherish" in 1972. This version peaked at No.22 on the UK Singles Chart.
David Cassidy Version
The Cassidy version was produced by Wes Farrell and featured as the B-side to his global number 1 hit, "Could it be Forever."
Irish Singer-Cover Version
Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan released a version of "The Puppy Song" on her debut solo album "Sea Sew" in 2008.
Notable Film Appearance
The song was featured in the 1998 film, "You've Got Mail" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

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