Tennessee Hound Dog
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 2 (1968-1974) [Bear Family] [1995]
He's a dynamite up tite outta sight backyard Romeo.
He looks like skin on a bone pile
A cat wouldn't give him a chance
But when he stretches his long legs out
A fox ain't got a cahnce
Tennessee hound dog, Tennessee hound dog.
Sad faced mooneyed creature
His ears hang down to his knees
The hounds call him a has been
An old aged home for fleas
Tennessee hound dog, Tennessee hound dog.
When he gets a certain kind of look on his face
She hounds run for a hiding place
'Cause when he takes a notion all the girl dogs know
He's a dynamite up tite outta sight backyard Romeo.
He looks like ugly warmed over
Some dog lovers have said that
But he's got more sense in the end of his nose
That they've got in their head
Tennessee hound dog, Tennessee hound dog.
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When he gets a certain kind of look on his face
She hounds run for a hiding place
'Cause when he takes a notion all the girl dogs know
He's a dynamite up tite outta sight backyard Romeo.
He looks like ugly warmed over
Some dog lovers have said that
But he's got more sense in the end of his nose
That they've got in their head
Tennessee hound dog, Tennessee hound dog...
Tennessee Hound Dog
The Osborne Brothers delivered a spirited rendition of "Tennessee Hound Dog" on their 1968 album, "Osborne Brothers 2." As a staple of country and western music, the song reflects the band's signature blend of traditional folk and rock influences that defined their career during the late 1960s. Recorded with their signature harmonies and acoustic-driven arrangements, the track exemplifies the group's ability to reinterpret classic themes with a fresh energy. Released during a period of significant activity for the brothers, the recording stands as a testament to their enduring appeal within the genre. The song captures the essence of rural American storytelling, delivered with the warmth and authenticity that made the Osborne Brothers a beloved figure in country music history.