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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!

Western music special themed around dogs! World-famous and popular songs (21–30)

Who Let The Dogs OutBaha Men

Baha Men – Who Let The Dogs Out (Original version) | Full HD | 1080p
Who Let The Dogs OutBaha Men

A song written by the musician Anslem Douglas.

The original version is called “Doggie.” Baha Men adjusted the calypso rhythm to make the song more appealing to American listeners.

It is a track often used at baseball, basketball, and hockey games.

I’ll Be DoggoneMarvin Gaye

Tina Turner & Marvin Gaye duet – I’ll be dogone – Money
I'll Be DoggoneMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was both a singer and a drummer.

Early on, he also showed his talent for songwriting, and it’s said he aspired to be the “Black Frank Sinatra.” This song is a great example of his flair for clever wordplay.

A special feature on Western music themed around dogs! World-famous and popular songs (31–40)

Puppy LovePaul Anka

Paul Anka “Puppy Love”
Puppy LovePaul Anka

A song Paul Anka wrote about his then-girlfriend, Annette Funicello.

Like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, she was a popular actress who rose to fame on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club.

Donny Osmond covered the song in 1972, reaching No.

3 on the U.

S.

charts.

PsychoElvis Costello

Elvis Costello & The Attractions – ‘Psycho’
PsychoElvis Costello

It’s a track that feels like a haunting, sorrow-tinged song about a dog, as if telling a story that lingers in the heart.

Elvis Costello’s distinctive vocal delivery brilliantly conveys the madness and remorse woven into the lyrics.

Included on the album “Almost Blue,” released in December 1981, this piece became a symbol of his new venture incorporating elements of country music.

While its content may be shocking for dog lovers, it’s recommended for those who want to explore the complexities of human psychology through music.

Move It on OverHank Williams

This is a lighthearted song that playfully depicts the story of a man banished to the doghouse.

It features an innovative sound that fuses blues, country, and jazz, establishing Hank Williams’s musical style.

Released in June 1947, it became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on Billboard’s country chart.

The work also influenced later rock ’n’ roll, with traces evident in Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock.” Its lyrics, which humorously portray a small domestic commotion, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

Highly recommended not only for country music fans but also for lovers of rock and blues.

The Promised LandBruce Springsteen

A song titled after Chuck Berry’s 1965 track “Promised Land.” Bruce praises Chuck Berry’s songwriting ability.

Sung about a sense of powerlessness, the song is also said to be about American workers who are exhausted by a country that offers them nothing but dreams.

(How Much Is) That Doggie In The WindowLita Roza

Lita Roza – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?
(How Much Is) That Doggie In The WindowLita Roza

The first recording was a highly popular novelty song performed by Patty Page, who was born in Oklahoma.

A version by Lita Roza, who was a jazz band singer in the 1950s, reached No.

1 in the UK in 1953.