“Bird Dog” is a classic rock and roll song written by Boudleaux Bryant and recorded by the Everly Brothers. It was released in 1958 and was a no. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Chart for six weeks. The song also hit no. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, as well as peaking at no. 2 for three weeks on the R&B charts.
The song is about a singer’s dismay that a boy named Johnny is trying to take his girlfriend away. The singer calls him a “bird dog” as a result of his behavior. The musical structure is relatively unusual in that it has a 12 bar blues stanza and an 8 bar blues chorus.
“Bird Dog” was one of the Everly Brothers’ most popular songs, and it helped to solidify their status as one of the leading rock and roll duos of the era. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. It was also featured in the 1983 film “The Outsiders.”
The Everly Brothers’ version of “Bird Dog” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. It is a song that perfectly captures the excitement and energy of the early rock and roll era.