Old Shep
 
 

Originally recorded by
Red Foley

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Album Information

Album Name (Year):
Elvis (1956)
Record Label:
RCA Records
Billboard Chart:
The Billboard 200
Entry Week (Position):
11/10/1956 (n/a)
Peak Position:
1
Weeks On Chart:
32
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Album Notes
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When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
We grew up together that way

I remember the time at the old swimmin' hold
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
But old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
He jumped in and helped, pulled me out

As the years fast did roll, old Shep, he grew old
His eyes were fast growing dim
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
"I can do no more for him, Jim"

With hands that were trembling, I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
I wish they would shoot me instead

He came to my side and he looked up at me
And laid his old head on my knee
I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
I cried so I scarcely could see

Old Shep, he has gone where the good doggies go
And no more with old Shep, will I roam
But if dogs have a Heaven, there's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home

 
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Song Information
Song Written By:
Red Foley, Arthur Willis
Track Number:
08
Track Length:
4:10
Billboard Chart:
The Billboard Hot 100
Entry Week (Position):
12/29/1956 (n/a)
Peak Position:
47
Weeks On Chart:
2


Song Notes
On October 3, 1945, Presley at age ten sang "Old Shep" for his first public performance, a singing contest at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. He came fifth place.



 
     
 
 

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