I Love My Dog

Cat Stevens

About I Love My Dog

"I Love My Dog" is a song written by Cat Stevens, and was his first single (b/w "Portobello Road"), appearing the following year on his debut album Matthew and Son. Stevens later acknowledged that he had essentially written the lyrics to the music of American jazz multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef's "The Plum Blossom", from his 1961 Eastern Sounds. Stevens indicated that he "told Yusef Lateef about it, gave him a big cheque, and in fact, started paying him royalties." The song is now released with credits that include Yusef Lateef. The B-side, "Portobello Road", is about the famous street of the same name and market in London, England. The song lyric was written by American Kim Fowley, and Stevens was asked to collaborate by composing music for it. It was later covered by Stevens' first guitarist, Alun Davies, after signing with Island Records in 1970. Davies' version appeared on his first solo album, Daydo, in 1974. "I Love My Dog" peaked at No. 28 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1966, spending seven weeks on that chart. The song has also been covered by Carolyn Hester, Theo Bikel, Linda Tillery and Mike Batt. 


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1998
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I love my dog as much as I love you
But you may fade, my dog will always come through

All he asks from me is the food to give him strength
All he ever needs is love and that he knows he'll get

So, I love my dog as much as I love you
But you may fade, my dog will always come through

All the pay I need comes a-shinin' through his eyes
I don't need no cold water to make me realize that

I love my dog as much as I love you
But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Na, na, na, na, na, na, nana
Na, na, na, na, na, na, nana

I love my dog as much as I love you
But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Na, na, na, na, na, na, nana
Na, na, na, na, na, na, nana

I love my dog, baby, I love my dog
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na,na
I said, I love my dog, baby, I love my dog
Baby, I love my dog

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Cat Stevens

Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam. more »

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Written by: Yusuf Islam

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"I Love My Dog" was the debut single of the British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, released in 1966.
Chart Success
The song reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating some level of success for this debut single.
Album Inclusion
"I Love My Dog" was included in the 1966 album "Matthew and Son". Interestingly, this album has its title track reach number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Autobiographical Content
Cat Stevens has reported that the lyrics of "I Love My Dog" refer to his own life. Stevens confessed that the song was about different aspects of his life, such as his dog, the desire to be independent, and the struggle for personal freedom.
Genre Classification
The song is often classified under folk rock or pop, showcasing the touch of solitaire and reflective mood typical of Steven's style.
Unique Sound
The track offers a unique musical narrative combining piano and strings in the orchestration, an uncommon choice for pop songs of the 1960s.
Emotional Depth
Although initially it may come off as a commonplace song about a pet, the inference goes deeper, symbolizing unconditional love, and the longing for freedom.
Impact on Career
"I Love My Dog" helped establish Stevens as a songwriter in the London music scene as someone capable of crafting simple and heartfelt tunes.
Song Rights
After converting to Islam and leaving the music industry for several years, Stevens sold all the rights to his songs. However, he later stated that he regretted the decision as he did not realize the magnitude of the step he was taking.
Connection to PETA
Many years later, in 2009, Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, re-recorded "I Love My Dog" to raise money for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Spiritual Transformation Reflection
The song is often looked upon as a marker of Stevens' spiritual unrest before converting to Islam, reflecting the twinges of discontent underlying his early pop success.
Reinterpretation by Other Artists
"I Love My Dog" has been covered by various artists, including a reggae version by the British artist, Max Romeo.

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