Hey Bulldog
The Beatles
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Sheepdog Standing in the rain, Bullfrog Doing it again Some think that happiness is measured out in years You don't know what it's like to listen to your fears Child-like No one understands, Jack knife In your sweaty hands, Some think that happiness is measured out in miles What makes you think you're something special when you smile You can talk to me, if you're lonely you can talk to me Big man Walking in the park Whigwam Frightened of the dark Some think that happiness is measured out in you You think you know me but you haven't got a clue You can talk to me, if you're lonely you can talk to me
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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12 facts about this song
Recording Timeline"Hey Bulldog" was recorded by The Beatles in the Abbey Road studio on February 11th, 1968, in a single recording session.
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Music Video FilmingThe song is notable for having one of the few true videos The Beatles ever made, which was shot during the recording of the song.
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Song Origin StoryThe song was originally intended to be titled “Hey Bullfrog”. It was only during the recording session that John Lennon started making barking sounds, which influenced the change to "Hey Bulldog".
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Album PlacementThe track can be found on the "Yellow Submarine" album, released in January 1969.
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Screen Appearance"Hey Bulldog" was featured in the animated film "Yellow Submarine." However, it was cut from the initial American release, only appearing in European cinemas.
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Instrumental ElementsThe song is known for its aggressive guitar riff, Lennon's distinctive vocal style, and a repetitive piano playing throughout the song.
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Beatles CollaborationThis song was one of the last instances in which all four Beatles collaborated together in the studio before their eventual split.
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Animation Film RemasteredWhen the "Yellow Submarine" animated movie was remastered and re-released on DVD in 1999, the "Hey Bulldog" sequence was reinserted and shown to American audiences for the first time.
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Not Re-releasedDespite being a popular and critical favorite, "Hey Bulldog" is one of the few Beatles songs that has not been re-released on any of the band's compilation albums.
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Innovative Recording ProcessThe Beatles made an innovative use of the recording technology of the time while making “Hey Bulldog” with a Leslie speaker used to distort Lennon's vocals.
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Inspiration for Other ArtistsThe song is cited as being influential on the brit-pop and indie rock genres, with both Oasis and Super Furry Animals pointing to it as a formative influence.
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Live PerformancesNone of the Beatles ever performed "Hey Bulldog" live. However, it has been covered by various artists including Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl, and more.
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