Single:
Get Down entered the Australian singles chart* on 16 April 1973 and peaked at #6. The song was #41 on the Top 100 of 1973.
Album:
The song is on I’m a Writer, Not a Fighter which entered the Australian albums chart* on 17 December 1973 and peaked at #22.
Songwriter:
Gilbert O’Sullivan
Producer:
Gordon Mills
Record label of Australian release:
Mam
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Gilbert O’Sullivan and Elton John:
Songfacts:
Despite the line, “You’re a bad dog baby, but I still want you around,” this song is not about an actual dog, although it had long been rumoured to be. Gilbert O’Sullivan says it’s about “an overzealous lady,” not a poorly trained pooch.
This funky, rock-oriented song marked a change in direction from O’Sullivan’s previous singles, which were mostly ballads. The musicians supplementing Gilbert’s piano included Chris Spedding (guitar) and Herbie Flowers (bass).
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/gilbert-osullivan/get-down
Lyrics:
Told you once before
And I won’t tell you no more
Get down, get down, get down
You’re a bad dog baby
But I still want you ’round
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