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"Bird Dog" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant and recorded by the Everly Brothers.[3] It was released in 1958 and was a #1 hit on the Billboard Country Chart for 6 weeks.[4] The song also hit number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as well as peaking at number two for three weeks on the R&B charts.[5]

"Bird Dog"
Single by the Everly Brothers
from the album The Best of The Everly Brothers
A-side	Devoted to You[1][2]
Released	July 28, 1958
Recorded	July 10, 1958
Genre	Rock and roll
Length	2:20
Label	Cadence 1350
Songwriter(s)	Boudleaux Bryant
The Everly Brothers singles chronology
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" / "Claudette" (1958) "Bird Dog" / "Devoted to You" (1958) "Problems" / "Love of My Life" (1958)

Background

The song deals with the singer's dismay that a boy, by the name of Johnny, is trying to take his girlfriend away. The singer calls him a bird dog as a result of his behavior.

The musical structure is relatively unusual in that it has a 12 bar blues stanza and an 8 bar blues chorus.

Personnel

• Don Everly – vocals, guitar
• Phil Everly – vocals, guitar
• Floyd “Lightnin’” Chance – double bass[6]

Charts

Cover versions

• In 1958, Morris And Mitch recorded a version in the UK.
• In 1966, The Newbeats released a version of the song as a single.[10]
• In 1975, English Glam rock band Mud recorded a cover of the song on their album Use Your Imagination which reached #33 on the UK charts
• In 1978, the Bellamy Brothers, recorded a cover of the song which reached #86 on the Hot Country Singles chart.

References

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