Hey Bulldog

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About Hey Bulldog

"Hey Bulldog" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles released on their 1969 soundtrack album Yellow Submarine. Credited to Lennon–McCartney but written primarily by John Lennon, it was finished in the studio by Lennon and McCartney. The song was recorded during the filming of the "Lady Madonna" promotional video, and, like "Lady Madonna", is one of the few Beatles songs based on a piano riff. It had a working title of "You Can Talk To Me". Initially a relatively overlooked song in the Beatles' catalogue, "Hey Bulldog" has since been reappraised by a number of critics and musicians as one of the band's best rockers. In 2018, the music staff of Time Out London ranked "Hey Bulldog" at number 27 on their list of the best Beatles songs. 


Year:
1995
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Sheepdog, standing in the rain
Bullfrog, doing it again
Some kind of happiness is
Measured out in miles
What makes you think you're
Something special when you smile

Childlike no one understands
Jackknife in your sweaty hands
Some kind of innocence is
Measured out in years
You don't know what it's like
To listen to your fears

You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
If you're lonely, you can talk to me

Big man (yeah) walking in the park
Wigwam frightened of the dark
Some kind of solitude is
Measured out in you
You think you know me, but you haven't got a clue

You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
If you're lonely, you can talk to me

Hey hey

Roar

Hey, bulldog (hey bulldog)

Woof

Hey, bulldog
Hey, bulldog
Hey, bulldog

Hey man

Whats up brother? 

Roof

What do ya say

I say, roof

You know any more? 

Ah ah (you got it, that's it, you had it)
That's it man, wo ho, that's it, you got it 

Woah

Look at me man, I only had ten children

Ah ah ah ah ah ah ha ha ha ha
Quiet, quiet (ok)
Quiet
Hey, bulldog, hey bulldog

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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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12 facts about this song

Recording Timeline
"Hey Bulldog" was recorded by The Beatles in the Abbey Road studio on February 11th, 1968, in a single recording session.
Music Video Filming
The song is notable for having one of the few true videos The Beatles ever made, which was shot during the recording of the song.
Song Origin Story
The song was originally intended to be titled “Hey Bullfrog”. It was only during the recording session that John Lennon started making barking sounds, which influenced the change to "Hey Bulldog".
Album Placement
The track can be found on the "Yellow Submarine" album, released in January 1969.
Screen Appearance
"Hey Bulldog" was featured in the animated film "Yellow Submarine." However, it was cut from the initial American release, only appearing in European cinemas.
Instrumental Elements
The song is known for its aggressive guitar riff, Lennon's distinctive vocal style, and a repetitive piano playing throughout the song.
Beatles Collaboration
This song was one of the last instances in which all four Beatles collaborated together in the studio before their eventual split.
Animation Film Remastered
When the "Yellow Submarine" animated movie was remastered and re-released on DVD in 1999, the "Hey Bulldog" sequence was reinserted and shown to American audiences for the first time.
Not Re-released
Despite being a popular and critical favorite, "Hey Bulldog" is one of the few Beatles songs that has not been re-released on any of the band's compilation albums.
Innovative Recording Process
The Beatles made an innovative use of the recording technology of the time while making “Hey Bulldog” with a Leslie speaker used to distort Lennon's vocals.
Inspiration for Other Artists
The song is cited as being influential on the brit-pop and indie rock genres, with both Oasis and Super Furry Animals pointing to it as a formative influence.
Live Performances
None of the Beatles ever performed "Hey Bulldog" live. However, it has been covered by various artists including Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl, and more.

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