Penicillin Penny
Dr. Hook · Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Revisited [1976]
If she ever gives you any then you better see your doctor real quick
From the back seat of Cadillac cars, to the floor of men's room bars
She's Penicillin Penny and her future's written in the stars
She's Penicillin Penny and ever since the day she came and came
They say she's had so many, she gives 'em all numbers not names
I always call her Hun' but she calls me 1001
And Penicillin Penny starts to boogie when the day is done
She's Penicillin Penny and if you ever see her passin' through
Better run into your house before she stops and lays a little on you
If you ever let her in your door it takes 20 million units
Or more to cure the love that Penicillin Penny's gonna lay on you
Penicillin Penny
Dr. Hook's 1976 single "Penicillin Penny" stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature blend of rock and roll and soulful R&B. Recorded for the album *Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Revisited*, the track showcases the group's signature harmonies and driving rhythm section, hallmarks of their mid-1970s output. The song captures the infectious energy that defined Dr. Hook's career, featuring their characteristic vocal interplay and a groove that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. As part of their discography from the late 1970s, the recording reflects the band's ability to craft catchy, melodic pop-rock anthems that balanced commercial appeal with authentic musicality. It remains a notable song in their catalog, representing the high point of their work during the Medicine Show period.