American Songwriter

Meaning Behind the Tail-Wagging Song “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?”

To understand the history and meaning of “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?” we must first dive into the history of novelty songs and their impact on the genre of rock ‘n’ roll, in general. In ...
Post and Courier

ANIMAL CONNECTION: How much is that doggie at the shelter?

In 1952, the world hummed along to Patti Page's enchanting tune, "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" It captured the allure of buying that cute little puppy "with the waggly tail" from a pet ...