Bird Dog
The Everly Brothers
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Johnny is a joker (he's a bird) A very funny joker (he's a bird) But when he jokes my honey (he's a dog) His jokin' ain't so funny (what a dog) Johnny is a joker that's a'tryin' to steal my baby (he's a bird dog) Johnny sings a love song (like a bird) Sings the sweetest love song (ya ever heard) But when he sings to my gal (what a howl) To me he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl) Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby (he's a bird dog) Hey, bird dog get away from my quail Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone Hey, bird dog get away from my chick Hey, bird dog you better get away quick Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own Johnny kissed the teacher (he's a bird) He tiptoed up to reach her (he's a bird) Well he's the teacher's pet now (he's a dog) What he wants he's been gettin' now (what a dog) He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby (he's a bird dog) Hey, bird dog get away from my quail Hey, bird dog you're on the wrong trail Bird dog you better leave my lovey-dove alone Hey, bird dog get away from my chick Hey, bird dog you better get away quick Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own He's a bird Oh, he's a bird
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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Bird Dog" falls under the genre of Rock and Roll, specifically, classic Rock and Roll from the 1950s. This aligns with the Everly Brothers' early style that contributed to the emergence of the Rock and Roll era.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success both in the United States and internationally. In the United States, it reached number 1 on the Billboard country charts, number 2 on the Billboard pop charts and number 1 on the Cash Box pop chart. Internationally, it peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom.
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Song CompositionThe Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, didn’t write "Bird Dog". It was written by Boudleaux Bryant, an in-demand songwriter of the era who with his wife Felice, wrote many hit songs.
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Recording and Release"Bird Dog" was recorded and released in 1958 by Cadence Records. The Everly Brothers had great success with Cadence, which was a small independent label when they signed with it.
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Backed ByThe flip side of the "Bird Dog" record was the song "Devoted to You," which was also written by the Bryants and also became a top hit.
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DurationThe song is only two minutes and fourteen seconds long, which was typical for pop singes at the time.
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Musical Style"Bird Dog" is notable for its infectious rhythm, appealing to the music market of young baby boomers. The song's harmonies showcase the Everly Brothers' signature tight, almost family-like synchrony.
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InspirationThe title "Bird Dog" is an American term for a man who steals another man's girlfriend. This was reflected in the song's lyrics.
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Impact on Music Culture"Bird Dog" was one of a series of hits by the Everly Brothers which helped define the Rock and Roll sound and paved the way for future Rock artists like The Beatles, who cited the Everly Brothers as significant influences.
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Timeless AppealThough released over 60 years ago, "Bird Dog" remains a classic that is frequently covered and incorporated into compilations and soundtracks. This includes its use in the successful movie "Grease" and a cover version by the popular band, Status Quo.
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