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Dog Days
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a summer lament of sorts
rock piano vocals harmony funk jazz instrumental blues experimental rhythm and blues improvisation multi genre
Hi! I'm a guitarist, singer and songwriter currently living in Fredericton, N.B., Canada. I've been performing music in one way or another since the mid '60's, starting out singing tenor in a barbershop quartet with my brothers and then into a progression of bands playing rock, jazz, blues and country and... whatever. It's been a fun ride so far and I'm still as exited about it as the day I began. Ralph Atkinson
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Genre
Pop • Indie Pop
Charts
Peak #128
Peak in subgenre #10
Author
R. Atkinson
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R. Atkinson
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April 17, 2010
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MP3 11.6 MB • 320 kbps • 5:03
Story behind the song
This one has been banging around in my head for over fifteen years. Written in late August as summer was slipping away. Finally, it's recorded!
Lyrics
Well, it's hot, tired, and lonely got no wind in my face I'm just another shining example of the human race I've used up all my vacation but I need another week to watch tv and go fishin' or just lay around the beach When that old sun starts goin' down I'll head out for a drive to see if the nightlife is really alive and I'll watch the people's faces staring back at me in the dog days of summer they're all longing to be free In the dog days the dog days in the dog days of summer they're all longing to be free Now the clubs are getting empty closing for the night when I see her eyes reflecting a string of taxi lights and the midnight heat is quiet like the smile on her face soon the dog days of summer will be gone without a trace soon the dog days the dog days soon the dog days of summer will be gone without a trace
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The Smivets
Jun 20, 2010
Really good song here - simple perfection, well sung and great production. Enjoyed this a lot :D
Swampman And The Machine
May 09, 2010
Awesome cuz !!!!!!
Michael Duran
May 06, 2010
this is such a laid back masterpiece!! Great tune Ralph :D
LaughingSkull
Apr 18, 2010
I am glad to be the first ... :) to type something abot this wonderful song. Great sounds of backing, crispy production and very enjoyable melody. Yes (I was waiting for the solo ...), excellent melodic solo!