279. Git Along, Little Dogies (Traditional American)

A popular cowboy song. Apparently orphan calves were known as "dough-guts", which was eventually shortened to "dogie", which is still used in cattle country to refer to a pot-bellied orphan calf. It should be pronounced with a long "o" sound - not like "doggies".

The song was collected in Texas in about 1893 by Owen Wister, author of "The Virginian," though the "whoopie ti-yi-yo" was a later addition as it was originally "Sing hooplio, get along little dogies."

Category:

Music

Tags:

• folk
• song
• cowboy
• cattle

[MichelleMcLovin]

this is the song johnny depp sings in public enemies isn't it? when he kid naps the bank manager xD

[raymondcrooke]

I haven't seen the movie, but I've heard that he does sing this song.

[2142543]

Hi: Love this song...check out my version, if you would.....I received a couple of 3star ratings on it...see what you think...Dan....thanks

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. I enjoyed your version. I don't think anyone gives 3star ratings. My guess is somebody gave you five and some spoiler gave you one star. There are people who have a habit of doing that as they have nothing constructive to contribute themselves.

[Rascal2398]

Thank You For putting this video on Youtube!!!I needed it for my school report...

[raymondcrooke]

I'm glad it was useful for you.

[AnthonyJ1202]

TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan31387]

i just watched it and im not sure if this is it or not. i am on here trying to find it but i really dont think this is it.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks again, Max, for your detailed comments. Not sure where I first heard this. It may well have been from that Weavers album.

[oldstewball]

Hello

Raymond...

My introduction to this chestnut was from an old Weaver recording and I distinctly recall Lee hays taking the lead vocal. His bass voice was perfectly suited to the song's powerful lyrics.

Here,you have demonstrated your uncanny ability to treat the song with feeling,respect and dilligent delivery...a folk song troubador extraordinaire.

Peace,

Stewball