Chili Dog
James Taylor · One Man Dog [1972]
Spread some mustard upon my head
I don't want no onions or sauerkrautmamma
Hold on to the bun babywork it on out.
I'm a chili dog
I guess you guessed by now
Sure 'nuf I'm a chili dogbaby (you and me)
Delicious!
Don't get jealous
Better not up and get over zealous (watch out now y'all).
Come on now fellas
Pass me down the relish.
Don't read no ann landers
Just can't feed me no colonel sanders
I ain't trying to fool us
Don't bring home no orange julius.
Gotta have--one more time--get on down again
Wohwohchili dogbaby
Yes indeedI want a chili dogyeh
Talkin' about stone delicious
Good for you too!
Chili Dog
James Taylor's 'Chili Dog' appears on her 1972 album *One Man Dog*, a collection of songs that often blend folk rock with a distinctively personal touch. The track exemplifies her ability to weave narrative storytelling with melodic simplicity, characteristic of her work during the early 1970s. While the specific lyrical content remains private, the song reflects the era's focus on intimate character studies and everyday life, a hallmark of Taylor's discography. It stands alongside other notable tracks from the period, such as 'The Highway Song' and 'Daddy's Baby', showcasing her versatility in both acoustic and electric arrangements. The recording captures the warmth and authenticity that defined her career, contributing to her status as a significant figure in American folk-rock history.