That Doggie In the Window
Patti Page
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11 facts about this song
Song's Origin"That Doggie In The Window" is a popular novelty song published in 1952 and has been recorded by multiple artists. However, the most successful version was sung by Patti Page.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a massive commercial hit for Patti Page. It reached number one on the Billboard Magazine chart in 1953 and stayed there for eight weeks.
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Unusual LyricsThe lyrics were quite humorous and unusual for a popular song. They tell the story of a person seeing a dog in a pet store window and wanting to buy it.
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Animator InvolvementThe song was written by Bob Merrill, who later became a famous Broadway composer. Interestingly, he started his career as an animator at Disney.
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Record-breaking SalesPatti Page's rendition is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over three million copies sold.
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Other artist's versionMultiple artists have covered the song in various musical styles, from country to pop to punk, demonstrating the song's wide appeal.
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Children's Book"That Doggie In the Window" has inspired a children's book of the same name, written by Iza Trapani.
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ParodiesDue to its catchy tune and unusual lyrics, the song has been parodied and referenced in popular culture numerous times, including in animated shows like "The Simpsons."
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CriticismThe song was somewhat controversial among animal rights activists, who argued that it promoted impulse buying of pets.
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Lassie ConnectionSome theories suggest that the popularity of "That Doggie In the Window" was partly due to the success of the Lassie television series, which premiered around the same time.
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Other notable Patti Page HitDespite the success of "That Doggie In The Window," Patti Page's most successful song is actually "Tennessee Waltz," which topped the Billboard charts for 13 weeks in 1950.
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