Help me make a playlist for my dog's birthday
January 4, 2023 1:39 PM Subscribe
It is my dog's 1st birthday on Saturday and we are throwing him a party. Tell me what songs I should add to the playlist.
- Preferably, the song would be on Spotify, but I'm still interested even if it's not.
- Song can be dog-themed, birthday-themed, feature a dog, about a dog, or whatever-- even just a vibe. Just tell me what the prompt made you think of.
- Make your choices as eclectic as you want them. Unlike a previous Ask, there will be no children at this party so it can be very inappropriate if you like.
Current selections include:
- "Who Let the Dogs Out (Barkin Mad Remix)" by the Baha Men
- "Here Comes a Special Boy" by Freezepop
- "Dogsong" by Toby Fox
- "DOGLAND" by PEOPLE 1
- "Happy Birthday" by Altered Images
Dog tax
- Preferably, the song would be on Spotify, but I'm still interested even if it's not.
- Song can be dog-themed, birthday-themed, feature a dog, about a dog, or whatever-- even just a vibe. Just tell me what the prompt made you think of.
- Make your choices as eclectic as you want them. Unlike a previous Ask, there will be no children at this party so it can be very inappropriate if you like.
Current selections include:
- "Who Let the Dogs Out (Barkin Mad Remix)" by the Baha Men
- "Here Comes a Special Boy" by Freezepop
- "Dogsong" by Toby Fox
- "DOGLAND" by PEOPLE 1
- "Happy Birthday" by Altered Images
Dog tax
Queen, You're my Best Friend
Dolly Parton, I Will Always Love You
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 1:53 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
Dolly Parton, I Will Always Love You
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 1:53 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
Puppy Love as performed by Paul Anka. A version exists by Donny Osmond, as well.
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:54 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:54 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Best answer: "Scorching Savanna" from the We ♥ Katamari soundtrack, performed by John the Dog, Bigmouth the Duck, Yuuhi the Crow, Pe the Goat, Booby the Pig, Sexy the Cat, and Nyuu the Cow.
Also found it on Spotify under the name "Killing Hot Savannah".
posted by May Kasahara at 1:55 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Also found it on Spotify under the name "Killing Hot Savannah".
posted by May Kasahara at 1:55 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Also, Dog Days Are Over, by Florence and the Machine. Although that may not be the best sentiment, and might worry him.
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:56 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:56 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
Also also, if you search YouTube for “dog song”, you’ll pull up a bunch of stuff, which may or may not be appropriate.
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:58 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by MexicanYenta at 1:58 PM on January 4, 2023
Everything Reminds Me of My Dog by Jane Siberry
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 1:58 PM on January 4, 2023 [5 favorites]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 1:58 PM on January 4, 2023 [5 favorites]
Dogs of Australia (spotify playlist)
My faves are:
Charlie by Mall Rat (pretty pretty song about girl/dog love)
Man about a Dog by The Whitlams (nudge nudge)
Sea Dogs by Colin Hay
Puppies are forever by Sia
Kelpie by the Sunny Cowgirls (history of the Kelpie)
posted by Thella at 2:17 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
My faves are:
Charlie by Mall Rat (pretty pretty song about girl/dog love)
Man about a Dog by The Whitlams (nudge nudge)
Sea Dogs by Colin Hay
Puppies are forever by Sia
Kelpie by the Sunny Cowgirls (history of the Kelpie)
posted by Thella at 2:17 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Walking the Dog by Rufus Thomas
Watch Dog - Etta James
Diamond Dogs - David Bowie
posted by brookeb at 2:19 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Watch Dog - Etta James
Diamond Dogs - David Bowie
posted by brookeb at 2:19 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Slobberbone - Gimme back my Dog
Chute 9 - Mexican Dog
posted by The_Vegetables at 2:20 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Chute 9 - Mexican Dog
posted by The_Vegetables at 2:20 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
Been Caught stealing by Jane's Addiction, just for the excellent barking at the beginning.
posted by Ftsqg at 2:23 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by Ftsqg at 2:23 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
He is an exceptionally floofy dog. I appreciate this tax very much.
"It's Not My Birthday" by They Might Be Giants and the song sometimes known as "Viking Birthday" are both good for when you feel like being somewhat weird and contrarian about a birthday.
posted by spiderbeforesunset at 2:34 PM on January 4, 2023
"It's Not My Birthday" by They Might Be Giants and the song sometimes known as "Viking Birthday" are both good for when you feel like being somewhat weird and contrarian about a birthday.
posted by spiderbeforesunset at 2:34 PM on January 4, 2023
Best answer: You ain’t nothing but a Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton.
Maybe Tomorrow - The Littlest Hobo
posted by rongorongo at 2:46 PM on January 4, 2023
Maybe Tomorrow - The Littlest Hobo
posted by rongorongo at 2:46 PM on January 4, 2023
Phish has a bunch of them.
Runaway Jim. It's about a dog that steals stuff.
Waiting All Night is a beautiful song that, while it doesn't actually mention dogs, is apparently written from the point of view of a dog who has been left alone.
Dogs Stole Things. Kind of a bluesy number about how dogs steal things. I guess Trey had bad luck with dogs.
The Dogs. An instrumental that uses samples from a Walt Disney sound effects record. Lots of dogs barking.
posted by bondcliff at 2:49 PM on January 4, 2023
Runaway Jim. It's about a dog that steals stuff.
Waiting All Night is a beautiful song that, while it doesn't actually mention dogs, is apparently written from the point of view of a dog who has been left alone.
Dogs Stole Things. Kind of a bluesy number about how dogs steal things. I guess Trey had bad luck with dogs.
The Dogs. An instrumental that uses samples from a Walt Disney sound effects record. Lots of dogs barking.
posted by bondcliff at 2:49 PM on January 4, 2023
Dog and Butterfly by Heart
posted by childofTethys at 3:14 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by childofTethys at 3:14 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
I love that you're doing this!!
The Puppy Song by Mary Hopkin
Jog Along Bess by Vashti Bunyan
posted by microscopiclifeform at 3:21 PM on January 4, 2023
The Puppy Song by Mary Hopkin
Jog Along Bess by Vashti Bunyan
posted by microscopiclifeform at 3:21 PM on January 4, 2023
Response by poster: I'll try not to thread sit, but I'll note that both my current playlist and the answers thus far are probably leaning too much towards "dog" and not enough towards "birthday" or "party".
I am also extremely disappointed that I cannot find this Katamari track in my Spotify app, for I presume complex licensing reasons.
posted by Pitachu at 3:35 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
I am also extremely disappointed that I cannot find this Katamari track in my Spotify app, for I presume complex licensing reasons.
posted by Pitachu at 3:35 PM on January 4, 2023 [1 favorite]
You have to have Ruff Ryders Anthem by DMX on there.
posted by mannequito at 3:46 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by mannequito at 3:46 PM on January 4, 2023
Best answer: What a great question. "Even just a vibe," you say?
The opening credit scene for 1994's Dumb and Dumber featured Jeff Daniels dressed as a dog driving a dog shaped car full of dogs to the song Boom Shack-A-Lak by Apache Indian, and ever since then I have associated that particular song with good dog times. It is in fact THE song I would expect to kick off a road trip playlist for a road trip planned both by and for a pack of labrador retrievers.
The song.
The opening scene of Dumb and Dumber.
posted by phunniemee at 3:47 PM on January 4, 2023 [4 favorites]
The opening credit scene for 1994's Dumb and Dumber featured Jeff Daniels dressed as a dog driving a dog shaped car full of dogs to the song Boom Shack-A-Lak by Apache Indian, and ever since then I have associated that particular song with good dog times. It is in fact THE song I would expect to kick off a road trip playlist for a road trip planned both by and for a pack of labrador retrievers.
The song.
The opening scene of Dumb and Dumber.
posted by phunniemee at 3:47 PM on January 4, 2023 [4 favorites]
Best answer: Altered Images’ Happy Birthday is both a great birthday song, and very bouncy if you are someone who likes to dance with your dog (not that anyone would do that).
Kool & the Gang - Celebration
Boy dog? Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It for the Boy
This is awesome by the way
(Edited to add - I just reread your question and saw you already have the AI song, so sorry for the duplicate - but as another Keeshond owner, maybe I’m just on your wavelength..)
posted by Mchelly at 3:48 PM on January 4, 2023
Kool & the Gang - Celebration
Boy dog? Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It for the Boy
This is awesome by the way
(Edited to add - I just reread your question and saw you already have the AI song, so sorry for the duplicate - but as another Keeshond owner, maybe I’m just on your wavelength..)
posted by Mchelly at 3:48 PM on January 4, 2023
The Beatles - Martha My Dear may or may not be about Paul McCartney's dog
The Sugarcubes - Birthday with Bjork's loopy joyful wordless chorus
posted by dywypi at 4:30 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
The Sugarcubes - Birthday with Bjork's loopy joyful wordless chorus
posted by dywypi at 4:30 PM on January 4, 2023 [2 favorites]
Lots of good suggestions but I just want to say that your dog is sooo cute!
posted by bookworm4125 at 5:32 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by bookworm4125 at 5:32 PM on January 4, 2023
Best answer: How y’all gonna forget George Clinton’s Atomic Dog?
posted by sara is disenchanted at 6:07 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by sara is disenchanted at 6:07 PM on January 4, 2023
The Comeback Kid (That's My Dog) by Brett Dennen
Happy birthday to your doggo. Just from the pic I can tell how very good he is.
posted by unicorn chaser at 6:30 PM on January 4, 2023 [3 favorites]
Happy birthday to your doggo. Just from the pic I can tell how very good he is.
posted by unicorn chaser at 6:30 PM on January 4, 2023 [3 favorites]
Dave Grisman, Dawg After Dark
Happy Birthday, not-quite-a-puppy-anymore!
posted by inexorably_forward at 8:19 PM on January 4, 2023
Happy Birthday, not-quite-a-puppy-anymore!
posted by inexorably_forward at 8:19 PM on January 4, 2023
Is "Birthday" by the Beatles too obvious?
posted by sigmagalator at 10:17 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by sigmagalator at 10:17 PM on January 4, 2023
Cheryl Wheeler has one called My Cat's Birthday. There are dogs in attendance. You could yell Dog anytime she says cat. Cute song anyway.
posted by BoscosMom at 10:28 PM on January 4, 2023
posted by BoscosMom at 10:28 PM on January 4, 2023
Best answer: The perfect balance of party and dog is Ruff Mix aka Simon Cowell in a dog suit.
posted by donut_princess at 4:00 AM on January 5, 2023
posted by donut_princess at 4:00 AM on January 5, 2023
The Residents - Birthday Boy
posted by Furnace of Doubt at 10:19 AM on January 5, 2023
posted by Furnace of Doubt at 10:19 AM on January 5, 2023
Day-O (The Banana Song) only because I think dancing to it with a dog would be fun.
posted by CleverClover at 2:52 PM on January 5, 2023
posted by CleverClover at 2:52 PM on January 5, 2023
Also Don't worry be happy because it's such a dog-like mindset, right?
posted by CleverClover at 2:54 PM on January 5, 2023
posted by CleverClover at 2:54 PM on January 5, 2023
Response by poster: Thank you dearly for all the answers! I have marked all the ones that have been included as best answers, but this playlist is already over 6 hours long-- omissions needed to be made. It's a pretty eclectic mix of genres, from hyperpop to folk to trap music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xTkFuKgVkyx0pwnMXlvFD?si=zv2WQIOEQIOEyKOHziSb2w
I'll probably continue to make adjustments, so please still post any more suggestions if you have them!!
My boy Babka will have a great birthday!!
posted by Pitachu at 7:52 PM on January 5, 2023 [1 favorite]
I'll probably continue to make adjustments, so please still post any more suggestions if you have them!!
My boy Babka will have a great birthday!!
posted by Pitachu at 7:52 PM on January 5, 2023 [1 favorite]
Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven - Tyler Childers
posted by tomjoadsghost at 10:23 PM on January 5, 2023
posted by tomjoadsghost at 10:23 PM on January 5, 2023
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