I'll Take the Dog

Jean Shepard

About I'll Take the Dog

"I'll Take the Dog" is a single by American country music artists Ray Pillow and Jean Shepard. Released in April 1966, it was the first single and title track from their album I'll Take the Dog. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.


Year:
1966
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#7

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Well we just left the courthouse this morning
And the judge said we could go our separate ways
And everything we own must be divided just like the separation papers say
You can keep the curtains and the tables and the chairs
And all those dirty dishes in the sink
Well you can take that golf club and the television set
And that lawnmower that's always on the blink
You can keep all the records and the hi-fi set
You can take that phony fireplace and the log
Now you keep the car you keep the boat and I'll take the dog
No I'll take the dog oh no I'm gonna take the dog
Well who's gonna bring me my paper who's gonna keep me company
You'll just have to give him up no I ain't a partin' with the pup
The dog belongs to me
Now hold on Ray you ain't gonna take this dog away from me
I'm the one that feeds him every day
And who always takes care of him when he's sick
Now wait just a minute Jeannie I guess that you forget
Who it was that always took him to the bed
Paid for all of them shots of seven bucks a lick
You can just forget about him I ain't leaving you without him
Then you'll just have to stay I guess that's the only way okay
I'll give back the curtains and the tables and the chairs
And I'll wash the dirty dishes in the sink
And I won't take the golf clubs and the television set
And I'll fix that mower that's always on the blink
We'll both listen to the records on the hi-fi set
By the fireplace with this gas burnin' log
We'll go ridin' in our car and we'll go sailin' in our boat
And we'll both take the dog yes we'll both take the dog
Come on baby (huff huff)

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Jean Shepard

Ollie Imogene Shepard (born November 21, 1933), better known as Jean Shepard, is an American honky tonk singer-songwriter who was a pioneer for women in country music. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart, one of which reached the No. 1 spot. She recorded a total of 24 studio albums between 1956 and 1981, and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY MAC RAE, MARGE BARTON

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Artist Background
"I'll Take the Dog" is a song by Jean Shepard and Ray Pillow. Jean Shepard was a pioneer for women in country music, with a career that spanned six decades. Ray Pillow, on the other hand, is a recognized country music performer with multiple hit songs to his name.
Release Information
The song "I'll Take the Dog" was released on February 7, 1966. It is an exemplary piece of traditional country music.
Song Ranking
The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. This makes it one of the most successful collaborations between Jean Shepard and Ray Pillow.
Label Information
The song "I'll Take the Dog" was recorded under the Capitol Records label. This record label is widely recognized in the music industry and has been home to many iconic musicians.
Song Genre
"I'll Take the Dog" is considered to be in the genre of classic country. It is representative of the style of music that was popular in this genre in the mid-1960s.
Song Format
The song "I'll Take the Dog" was released as a 7" vinyl single. This was the standard format for music releases in the 1960s.
Collaboration
"I'll Take the Dog" was the first collaboration between Jean Shepard and Ray Pillow.
Song Writing
The song was written by Ray Griff, a Canadian singer-songwriter who was known for his contributions to country music.
Song Setting
The song humorously narrates the story of a divorcing couple who, instead of arguing about who gets the house or car, are arguing about who gets to keep the dog.
Awards
Despite the popularity of the song, it did not win any awards. However, it is cherished by fans of classic country music.
Influence
Jean Shepard's singing in "I'll Take the Dog" demonstrated her pioneering position in country music and left a lasting influence on future female artists in the genre.

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