A special feature on Western music themed around dogs! World classics and popular songs
Dogs are beloved by many as friendly, loyal, and adorable companions.
Do you have a dog?
Many people are surely captivated by their cute mannerisms and their unconditional love.
It’s no surprise that quite a few musicians, enchanted by the charm of dogs, have poured those feelings into their music.
In popular Western music around the world, there are numerous songs that sing about memories with dogs and the special bonds we share with them.
Since these songs aren’t in Japanese, translating the lyrics and imagining their meanings can bring an even deeper sense of emotion.
In this article, we introduce heartwarming songs themed around dogs.
We’ve carefully selected masterpieces we hope dog lovers and music enthusiasts alike will enjoy!
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Western music special themed around dogs! World-famous and popular songs (21–30)
One Too Many MorningsBob Dylan
A track featured on the third studio album, The Times They Are A-Changin, released in 1964.
It was particularly popular in Los Angeles.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the Beau Brummels and Johnny Cash.
Like My DogBilly Currington
This is a track from American country artist Billy Currington’s fourth studio album, Enjoy Yourself.
Written by songwriter Scotty Emerick, the song is loved by many people.
Hot DogLimp Bizkit
A song from Limp Bizkit’s third album, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, released in 2000.
It includes parody references to Nine Inch Nails’ songs Perfect Drug, Closer, and Burn.
Hey BulldogThe Beatles
A song written in the studio during the filming of another track’s promotional video.
There’s an anecdote that during the recording, Paul McCartney let out a howl at the end, which made John Lennon laugh.
This was the first recording session where John Lennon brought Yoko along.
Dog Eat DogTed Nugent
A song from Ted Nugent’s second solo album.
It was inspired by the 1967 riots in Detroit.
Told from the perspective of citizens caught up in the unrest, the song conveys the message that riots are nothing more than foolish actions.
She WolfShakira
It’s the lead single from Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira’s third studio album.
This electropop track is said to have taken a month to mix.
A Spanish-language version was also released under the title “Loba.”
Me And My ArrowHarry Nilsson
A song that tells the story of a unique boy named Oblio and his faithful dog, Arrow.
Harry Nilsson got the idea for the song while exploring the woods near his Laurel Canyon home.
The track was released as a single in 1971.