(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window
Patti Page
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window" is a popular novelty song released in 1952. This American song was written by Bob Merrill and first recorded by the singer Patti Page.
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Chart SuccessThe song hit number one on the Billboard and Cash Box charts in 1953. It was Patti Page's most successful release, selling over two million copies.
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Inspiration for the SongThe song was inspired by the trend of pet ownership in the United States after the end of World War II. The lyrics express a desire to purchase a puppy as a gift to ease someone's loneliness.
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Film and Television AppearancesThe song has been featured in several films and television shows, such as "The Simpsons", "Murder, She Wrote", and "Grease 2", effectively making it part of popular culture.
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Veterinarian CriticismThe song faced some criticism from veterinarians and other animal rights workers. They claimed that it promoted the idea of pets as impulse purchases rather than companions that require lifelong commitment.
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Revised LyricsIn light of the criticism it received, the song's lyrics were rewritten in 2009 by animal rights activist, Denise Duffield, to encourage adoption instead of buying pets.
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Diverse CoversThe song has been covered by countless artists over the years, including Baby Jane & The Rockabyes, Homer and Jethro, Jimmy Wakely etc.
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Variations and ReferencesThe tune and format of the song have been used for other novelty songs, such as "(How Much Is) That Hound Dog in the Window" by Homer and Jethro, which parodied Elvis Presley's rock and roll version of "Hound Dog".
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Retirement of Patti PageDuring the live farewell concert of Patti Page in 2012, the singer admitted she never actually liked the song due to its childish lyrics. Nevertheless, she always sang it in almost every show as a tribute to her fans who loved it.
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Influence in UKThe song greatly influenced British pop in the 1950s. It became popular in the UK after Lita Roza became the first woman to have a UK number one hit with her cover of the song in 1953.
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