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Bird Dog (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Bird Dog'" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant and recorded by the Everly Brothers. It was released in 1958 and was a #1 hit on the
Billboard Country Chart for 6 weeks. The song also hit number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as well as peaking at number two for three weeks on the R&B charts.
Background
The song deals with the singer's dismay that a boy, by the name of Johnny, is trying to take his girlfriend away. The singer calls him a bird dog as a result of his behavior.
The musical structure is relatively unusual in that it has a 12 bar blues stanza and an 8 bar blues chorus.
Personnel
* Don Everly vocals, guitar
* Phil Everly vocals, guitar
* Floyd Lightnin Chance double bass
Charts
All-time charts
Cover versions
*In 1958, Morris And Mitch recorded a version in the UK.
*In 1966, The Newbeats released a version of the song as a single.[http://www.45cat.com/record/nc666150us The Newbeats, "Bird Dog" single release] Retrieved April 25, 2015
*In 1975, English Glam rock band Mud recorded a cover of the song on their album 'Use Your Imagination' which reached #33 on the UK charts
*In 1978, the Bellamy Brothers, recorded a cover of the song which reached #86 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
References
Category:1958 songs
Category:1958 singles
Category:1966 singles
Category:Songs written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
Category:The Everly Brothers songs
Category:Hep Stars songs
Category:The Newbeats songs
Category:The Bellamy Brothers songs
Category:Cadence Records singles
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