A Salty Dog
Gary Brooker, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
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I've known some ladies That made me happy In so many different ways Like sweet Conchita And Isabella Back in my traveling' days Then there was Georgia She was a country girl She could reap all I could sow Not like dear Judith So fond of music And Edgar Allan Poe But when I think of Angelina All the others fade away I can't recover I know I'll love her Now and forever I took my pleasure Where I found it And the ladies as they came Like Liz from Tucson And Claire from Rouen There were so many names When unexpected Just like a whirlwind Angelina stole my heart We did some walking And got to talking, And said we'd never part
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Song Origin"A Salty Dog" is a song by the British progressive rock band Procol Harum. Written by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, it was released in 1969 as the title track to their third studio album.
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Album ReleaseThe "A Salty Dog" album, which was the first Procol Harum album produced by the band's lead singer, Gary Brooker, was released in June 1969.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song was inspired by the sea shanty tradition and the life and work of sailors. The title references the sailors’ slang term 'salty dog', which refers to an experienced seaman.
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Music CompositionThe song utilizes an ornate orchestral arrangement, with a distinct maritime feel. The drama and complexity of the baroque arrangement set it apart from much of the mainstream rock music of the time.
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Chart Performance"A Salty Dog" peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached #27 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most popular songs.
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Album Cover ArtThe album cover art for "A Salty Dog" was created by central graphic design figure of the pop art movement, Peter Blake, who also designed the iconic cover for the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album.
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Cover Versions"A Salty Dog" has been covered by several artists including Sarah Brightman, Transatlantic, and Marc Almond. A particularly famous cover version was by Styx on their 2005 album "Big Bang Theory".
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Song DurationThe song duration of "A Salty Dog" is approximately 4 minutes 36 seconds, which is relatively long for a single released in the late 1960s.
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Technical InnovationThe album "A Salty Dog" was one of the earliest rock music albums to be recorded using 8-track technology, providing greater flexibility in terms of overdubbing and mixing.
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Impact on Progressive Rock"A Salty Dog" is often considered a seminal track in the development of progressive rock, showcasing how the genre could incorporate classical styles and complex arrangements into its sound.
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