Gone To The Dogs
Face it … there was no better rock-n-roll drummer on the face of this planet than the late Keith Moon (of the Who). He could work anything from fairly simple backbeats (like on Happy Jack) or tear the drums up on songs like My Generation and See Me, Feel Me (Woodstock cut).
But my favorite cut came from the “B” side of Generation … an instrumental called Dogs, Part 2. Both he and The Ox (late bassist John Entwistle) had major runs in that powerhouse of a rocker.
Listening to it a few days ago (including Roger’s rare fade-out where he called for a dog and laughed) , I wondered why there was such an obsession with dogs during 1965!
Beginning with the great Rufus Thomas (Carla’s daddy), you had Do The Dog, Walkin’ The Dog and my favorite, Somebody Stole My Dog. At the same time, Perry Como was reviving the pop hit, How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? on his show. One of the most hip-shakingest, midriff-jarring dances in teen America was called The Dog.
Then, on their debut album in 1966, The Monkees had a comical filler called I’m Gonna Buy Me A Dog (side 2, last track, original More of The Monkees, Colgems Records). This one was also considered a bit sexist, because Micky was singing that he could get a dog to do what his “girl” used to (incidentally, since the boys weren’t playing their own instruments on record yet, listen for Dolenz to mimic the drums with his “boopboopshebopbopwhamawham” – and Mike “losing it” just after it).
After that song (which, though never released as a single) made it big with local rock bands around America, the “dog” craze kind of died down a bit. But, for just a couple of years or so, dogs actually had a part in the progression of rock-and-roll … and, for that, we give them a special “bow”. “wow”….
KEEPING YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS SAFE
As most of you know by now, The Relic has a very strong attachments to his pets — bone-munchers and whiskerlickers alike — and I know that it’s important to have these forever-friends boarded in a safe, dependable kennel when ya go on road-trips (which I do at times for Relicinfo, other journalistic assignments or announcing gigs). And, if you’re like me, you don’t want just any kennel to house your canine! Getting the wrong kennel can result in a hassled hound or pooped pup!
Now, the finely-trained and warmhearted people at Best Friends Pet Care can hook you up with just the right kennel … and in your neck-of-the-woods! Believe me, you can leave your pooch with the ones they recommend … and do it with confidence! When you click on their link (which I’ll give you in just a moment), you’ll even find some useful tips on choosing the one that’s right for your pet! They can also give you information on a “doggy day camp” — even a “canine college” (dog training)! It’s really amazing — and helpful to know — how far these people will go to give your dog the best treatment!
They’re also members of the Better Business Bureau and The American Boarding Kennels Association … so you know they’re good! So, for the best in dog kennels, just click on that link and begin to feel more secure about your pet’s handling and kenneling.
Well, that’s it for this edition. ‘Til tomorrow, remember: Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.
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