Dogs

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About Dogs

"Dogs" is a UK single written by Pete Townshend and released by the Who in June 1968. It reached number 25 on the UK singles chart, lower than any single the band had released in several years. The B-side of the UK single was "Call Me Lightning". Both songs were originally released mixed in mono only, as they were not intended for album release.


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The first time we met you were a kennel maid,
You gave me a tip I got me forecast paid,
You were holding a greyhound in trap number one,
Your white coat was shining in the afternoon sun.

Now we're both together,
We're never gonna break apart, no no,
'Cause we're a happy couple you and me,
With a greyhound at either knee.

I'll have ten shillings to win on Camera Flash, young man,
What dog's that, it's a deuce, look at it.

There was nothing in my life bigger than beer,
There was nothing in my life bigger than beer,
'Ceptin' you, little darling,
'Ceptin' you, little darling,
We're a happy couple you and me,
With a greyhound at either knee.

We go to the dog track on Saturday night,
We put all our money on a dog that we like,
A kiss and a cuddle, a hot meat pie,
Two dollar tickets and a starry sky.

There was nothing in my life bigger than beer,
There was nothing in my life bigger than beer,
'Ceptin' you, little darling,
'Ceptin' you, little darling,
We're a happy couple you and me,
With a baby on either knee.

Yes it's you little darling,
Yes it's you little darling,
Now it's you little darling,
Now it's you.

Girl, where's me wage packet ?????,
Ah I'll put twenty-five knicker please on Gallop Printer,
Oh, I hope the wife don't find out,
Yes, it's sure to win, isn't it,
Yes, I know, it's a good dog, I saw it run at White City,
Just last week, broke the record, Gallop Printer,
Nice dog, yes, lovely form, lovely buttocks.

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND

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15 facts about this song

Album
"Dogs" is a song by English rock band The Who, which was released on the "Two's Missing" album in 1987. It was initially released as a standalone single in 1968.
Chart performance
Although it wasn't as successful as their prior hits, "Dogs" managed to reach number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriters
"Dogs" was written by the band members Pete Townshend and Kit Lambert, with lyrics inspired by the experiences of ordinary working-class people.
Length
The song lasts for 3 minutes and 10 seconds, making it relatively short compared to the majority of The Who's discography.
Style
"Dogs" is a distinctive departure from The Who's signature rock sound, featuring elements of British music hall and cockney dialect.
Reception
Despite its lack of commercial success, "Dogs" holds a cult status among fans due to its unique sound and lyrical depth.
Live performances
The Who seldom performed "Dogs" live. It was only featured in their sets a few times in 1968.
Theme
The song centers around the theme of Greyhound racing — a popular pastime in England. The lyrics involve two characters named Jean and Jim who regularly attend Greyhound races.
B-side
The B-side to "Dogs" was the song "Call Me Lightning." Interestingly, both songs were not included in the band's studio albums at the time of their release.
Re-release
In the 1990s, "Dogs" was re-released in a package with the band's top hits from the 60s. The release gave the song more exposure among new fans of The Who.
Song Narration
The song features narrative storytelling, a common trait in The Who’s music, characterized by characters and British locales.
Critical review
Some critics regard "Dogs" as an underappreciated gem in The Who's discography, praising its catchy chorus and storytelling lyrics.
References
There are references to popular brands in the song like Guiness (beer) and Barley Wine, correlating with the song’s narrative about regular people’s life and their pastimes.
Unique trait
'Dogs' is unique because of the rarely-used cockney accent in the singing and lyrics, which is a nod to The Who's east London roots.
Cultural Record
The song serves as a historical and cultural record of the time period and the popular pastimes in the UK during the 60s.

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