Throughout the history of music, countless songs have been written to celebrate the noblest of feelings: love.
And what better inspiration than your own four-legged friend? There are many songs dedicated to dogs and animals in general. Here is our list of the 10 most beautiful dog songs!
The 10 songs for dogs
The musical styles of the compositions dedicated to dogs that we are about to present are varied and are some modern and others more dated. But they are all songs born from the love one feels for these very special animals. Here are the 10 songs for dogs, homegrown and foreign.
3 Italian songs for dogs
- Hair on the heart (Without a pedigree you are nobody here) – Renato Zero
- Dog heart -Cesare Cremonini
- Except the dog – Rino Gaetano
#1. The hair on the heart – Renato Zero
This song deals with the subject of kennels and their guests, sad dogs and with sad eyes that ask for nothing more than a family that adopts them and loves them for life. The song is also a hymn to shelter volunteers who often remain the only home for the most unfortunate animals.
#2. Dog heart -Cesare Cremonini
In this song the former Lunapop singer Cesare Cremonini describes his way of being similar to a dog when it comes to love. A unconditional loveloyal and disinterested, just like what our canine friends can offer us.
#3. Except the dog – Rino Gaetano
In this song a sad man claims that the only one who really loves him is his beloved dog. In times of need, it’s often just our pets to stay by our side.
7 international songs for dogs
- Seamus the Dog – Pink Floyd
- Martha My Dear – The Beatles
- I Love My Dog – Cat Stevens
- Old King – Neil Young
- Strider – Led Zeppelin
- Man of the Hour – Norah Jones
- Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
#4. Seamus the Dog – Pink Floyd
Seamus was the name of the dog who with his barks started a blues song that bears his same name. It seems that Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, who momentarily cared for Seamus, noticed that when he played the guitar, Seamus began to howl and decided to put it on the group’s next recording.
#5. Martha My Dear – The Beatles
Paul McCartney’s commitment to defending animals, as well as a very famous vegetarian, is well known. His dog, a Bobtail named Martha, became famous also thanks to the numerous photos in the company of the Beatles in various promos and it seems that he inspired the song Martha My Dear.
#6. I Love My Dog – Cat Stevens
This is a pretty straightforward love song for her dog, whose love is something she can count on. In the song I Love My Dog singer Cat Stevens says:
“I love my dog as much as I love you.
But you can also vanish, but my dog will always be there”.
The immense love and trust that Cat Stevens feels for his faithful four-legged friend is evident.
#7. Old King – Neil Young
The song Old King by Neil Young is dedicated to Elvis, his beloved dog who followed him on tour for many years and in whom he loved to confide. The song is a hymn to friendship dog-master. According to the musician and composer, in the song he changed the name of his hound to “King” to avoid any confusion.
#8. Strider – Led Zeppelin
Strider was the dog of Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. The Border Collie merle’s name is inspired by the trilogy The Lord of the Rings. The puppy gave the title to one of the most famous songs of the group.
#9. Man of the Hour – Norah Jones
North American singer, songwriter, pianist and actress Norah Jones pays tribute to her Poodle Ralph in her romantic ballad Man of the Hour.
10. Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
Finally our top 10 of the most beautiful songs for dogs we find Who Let The Dogs Out by Baha Men. One of the dance songs that she depopulated in the discos of the 2000s.
This song, which includes the dog’s cry in the refrain, is actually a hymn to female independence.