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Walking The Dog
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A 'live' recording, in as much as everything was recorded in 'one take' with no overdubs. Old style British, 'Pub Rock', Rhythm and Blues.
british rhythm blues
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
Song Info
Genre
Blues • Blues Rock
Charts
#148 in subgenre Peak #4
Charts
Peak #9
Author
Rufus Thomas
Rights
original song writer
Uploaded
March 24, 2023
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:37
Lossless
WAV 36.4 MB
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BPM
126
Key
A maj
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
This is a song that lots of bands used to play back in the day. I first remember hearing it on my elder brother's first Rolling Stones LP. He liked The Rolling Stones and The Pretty Things. This version is a lot more immediate and rocky than The Stones version on that LP. It's a fun song to play.
Lyrics
Walking The Dog (Rufus Thomas) 1963 Mary Mack, dressed in black, silver buttons all down her back. High to low, tip to toe, she broke a needle now she can't sew. Walking the dog, I'm just a walking the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog. Ask your Mama for 15 cents, to see the elephant jump the fence, It jumped so high, it touched the sky, didn't come back 'till the 4th. of July Walking the dog, I'm just a walking the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog. guitar solo: Walking the dog, I'm just a walking the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog. Mary Mack, dressed in black, silver buttons all down her back. High to low, tip to toe, she broke a needle now she can't sew. Walking the dog, I'm just a walking the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog. guitar solo: Walking the dog, I'm just a walking the dog. If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog. (ad-lib vocals) ... I'm just a walking, just a walking etc... extra guitar bits and pieces.
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steveweyman
Apr 14, 2023
I was thinking about doing more blues tracks and having heard this now I’m more inspired! Great live feel performance! The vocals and guitar are brilliant . I will have to be on my A game to be as good as this though ! Very impressive David !
Swampman
Apr 01, 2023
Keep walking the dog and keep them blues alive !
Tony DeLecce
Mar 28, 2023
Excellent live performance! Great guitar tones.
MartynYoung
Mar 26, 2023
I love this version you’ve done, I love the live feel
rodrica
Mar 25, 2023
Brilliant cover! Your vocals shine on this one and guitar work is first class. You've definitely nailed it with this one! Thoroughly enjoyed this track! :))
JESUS OLDMAN
Mar 24, 2023
This is Superb work this is. Well Done!
JESUS OLDMAN
Mar 24, 2023
Bloody Hell. That's so good I'll have to hear it twice.
JESUSOLDMAN
Mar 24, 2023
Switch mode, Self. Bring Himself online. He won't till He's had his Coffee? *grumble*
JESUSOLDMAN
Mar 24, 2023
Brilliant! Fantastic! Well, I imagine it is. Listen to it in just a moment. Not that I have any time. I was out of it long ago. Back in a moment. With... COFFEE!!