The Hound Dog Song

Hello! This is my entry for doogey9's Folk Uke Extravaganza contest.

This is a song my dad used to sing to me when I was a youngster. His version was a bit different and included only the chorus. I've had a blast and a half learning the rest of the song for the contest!

The Hound Dog Song dates back to 1912. It was recorded by the American Quartet and Byron G. Harlan in 1912 and also again in 1926 by Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers.

It is interesting to note that the song was used in 1912 as the campaign song for presidential hopeful Champ Clark, representative from Missouri. He was never nominated for the presidency, though he came very close. We need campaign songs like this nowadays!

The dog featured in the video is my dog, Jane. I had to train her to sit on the chair, believe it or not. She's used to doing the trick at the end in a sitting position, so we were a little rough on that one. Although we're not quite sure what she is, the vet says she's part greyhound. She is my hound, and if any yaps come 'round wanting to kick her they will be sorry!

A big thank you to my daughter Grace who did the snappy camera work for this video. Also, thanks to my dad for singing to me when I was a kid. And, to Todd for having this groovy contest. And, thanks also to poor Shawn who had to listen to me playing this over and over again as I was learning all the lyrics. I promise not to play it again for at least a week!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Houndog
• Song
• ukulele
• folk
• music
• passel
• of
• yaps

[doogey9]

Lonna,

i'm not full of it here...that's one of my favorite songs from you...i think your voice sounded lovely and simple...

wonderful,

todd

[UkeIndy]

Thanks so much, Todd. I am so glad that your contest inspired me to learn this song from my youth. You've gotten some incredible entries, I have enjoyed them all.

[agrlfmtx]

I had to come back and listen. I am going to write these words down. I LOVE this song!! Anything with animals, boys, and kicking is cool! t:)

[UkeIndy]

I am so glad you like it!

[mugambismonkey]

Excellent job!

[UkeIndy]

Thank you!

[9lontoonieful1]

Ukelndy sounds good. Her dog seems to enjoy the song also.

[nieghborhoodretards]

You sing good. love the song!

[UkeIndy]

Thanks Adelle. Shawn bought me the shirt for Christmas and I love it!

[adellethegreat]

I love everything about this! From knowing that your dad sang this to you all the way down to your awesome shirt... with a big ole chunk of awesome strummin & singing in the middle.