Songs That Were Inspired By Pets

Throughout the history of popular music, a large number of songs have been written about animals. Many tributes have been made to well-loved animals, to specific pets. They are musical themes that these friends inspired and that were recorded forever.

There are many styles, more modern and older, but they are all songs from love towards very special friends. These pet compositions are very varied.

Songs like Seamus

Seamus was called the dog who started a blues song with his own name with his barking. There is no more prominence. This theme appeared on the album “Meddle” (1971) by Pink Floyd, made up of all the members of the quartet.

How did the idea come about? It seems that the guitarist of the group, David Gilmour, who took care of Seamus on a temporary basis, noticed that when he played the guitar Seamus began to howl (something very common in other dogs when they listen to music) and decided to incorporate it for the next recording of the group.

Delilah

It is another example of pet songs. This was the name of Queen singer Freddie Mercury’s favorite cat who lived in his London home with a bunch of cats.

The song that Freddi Mercury wrote for her appeared on the album “Innuendo”, released in 1991. It seems that the mythical singer felt immense affection for this animal, which accompanied him during his serious illness and was by his side until the Last moment.

Among the last actions Mercury did in his life was stroking Delilah’s hair. Of his cat he said: “You are irresistible. You make me smile when I’m about to cry. You give me hope, you make me laugh, and I like it ”.

Pablow

In the latest music scene, Miley Cyrus has a soft spot for animals and the pets she owns. At one of his concerts, he dedicated a Fleetwood Mac song called “Landslide” to his dog Floyd, now deceased, which he used to listen to with him. But there is more, recently the singer composed a song dedicated to a puffer fish that she had, and that also died. The fish was called “Pablow” and so was the subject.

Miley said “How can you love someone you’ve never touched? / You lived underwater but I love you.”

Strider

Strider was the mascot of the legendary Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. He named it in honor of one of the main characters in “The Lord of the Rings.” He loved his barking. This topic was included in the topic “Led Zeppelin III”.

Ralph

On the album “The Fall” (2009) by Norah Jones, American singer, songwriter, pianist and actress, there is a song titled “ The man of the hour.” The song is directed to his but poodle Ralph.

Elvis

In his song   “ Old King”, from his album “Harvest Moon” (1992), Neil Young  talks about Elvis, his dog, who accompanied him on his tours. In the words of this Canadian musician and songwriter, “Old King” is a song about my dog. His name is Elvis. He traveled with me for many years. Well, I have changed his name to “King” in the song to avoid any confusion. “

Jeep

Eric Clapton published in 1975 his work “There’s One in Every Crowd”, which featured for the cover photo with his dog Jeep. But there was more. This dog had a song with his name on it. The song “ I remember Jeep”, in homage to the dog, was composed by George Harrison, a good friend of Clapton, who in turn included the song on his hit 1970 triple album “All Things Must Pass.”

Woody

Paul Hayden has a cat named Woody. The animal runs away every spring one day, and then comes back some time later, quite dirty and with a bad smell. The song dedicated to Woody is included in the album called “Elk-lake Serenade”. In the author and singer’s words: “I’d be worried if you didn’t do this every spring. I’m sitting here, wasting my time, until you come back from your backyard escapades with your afternoon friends. “

 Martha

The role played by Paul McCartney in defense of animals is well known. The relationship he had with his English shepherd dog, Martha, who was well known even for the photos of the pet posing with the fabulous four in different promotions.

Another important pet song. In 1968, the Beatles published the work “The Beatles”, popularly known as “The White Album”. The song “Martha, my dear” opens the B-side of the first LP.