Our final series of animal song collections we turn our attention to the ‘Horse’, after which we shall take a break from animals to look at another song series. “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady” is a song by Oasis from their 2008 album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’. This was written by Noel Gallagher, who […]
Animal Songs – Donkey 1
And now it is the turn of another member of equine family ‘The Donkey’ to provide the inspiration for a collection of songs. “Dominick the Donkey” is a Christmas Song written by Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg and Wandra Merrell, and was recorded by Lou Monte in 1960, on Roulette Records. The song describes Dominick, a […]
Animal Songs – Horses 3
While herd is the most common collective noun for horses, a group of horses is also called a harras. So now I am going to ‘harras’ you with some more ‘Horse’ related songs all performed by women. “Dead Horse” is a song by Hayley Williams in which she sings about betrayal and everything that led […]
Animal Songs – Horses 2
A second visit to the stables results in another fine collection of songs about ‘Horses’. “Bring On the Dancing Horses” is a single by Echo & The Bunnymen which was released in October 1985. It was the only single from their 1985 compilation album Songs to Learn & Sing, and was recorded for the John […]
Animal Songs – Mule 1
Our next collection of songs comes courtesy of the ‘Mule’. “Moscow Mule” is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It was released in May 2022 as the second single from his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) following “Callaita” (2019). The song’s title refers to the cocktail of the same name. […]
Animal Songs – Monkey 5
Our final collection of songs based on the connection with all things ‘Monkey’. “The Main Monkey Business” is an instrumental from Rush’s 2007 album ‘Snakes & Arrows’. It clocks in at 6 minutes and 1 second, making it Rush’s second longest instrumental, the longest being “La Villa Strangiato”. Drummer Neil Peart remarked that it took […]
Animal Songs – Monkey 4
The collective noun for ‘monkeys’ will be a troop of monkeys. We can also use words such as Barrel, Carload, Cartload. So here is another barrel of ‘Monkey’ songs. “Porcelain Monkey” is a song by Warren Zevon This song is about Elvis Presley, specifically the decadence and swift decline of his later years. The title […]
Animal Songs – Monkey 3
We continue to ‘Monkey’ around with another collection of songs. “Monkey Man” is a song by the Rolling Stones, featured as the eighth track on their 1969 album ‘Let it Bleed’. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote “Monkey Man” as a tribute to Italian pop artist Mario Schifano, whom they met on the set of […]
Animal Songs – Monkey 1
From the ‘Ape’ to his cousin the ‘Monkey’, who it appears is more popular by far with the songwriting fraternity. “Brass Monkey” is a song by the American rap rock group Beastie Boys. It was a single released from their first album Licensed to Kill. It is also on the Beastie Boys’ compilation album Solid […]
Animal Songs – Monkey 2
A second visit to the ‘Monkey’ house for another collection of songs. “Monkey” is a track from ‘Recovering The Satellites’ Counting Crows’ second album. Adam Duritz dated some high-profile actresses – including Friends stars Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston – but generally remains on good terms with them after their breakups. He hasn’t said who […]