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Members:
Danny Hutton, Michael Allsup, Paul Kingery, Pat Bautz, and others
Based in: the U.S.
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Three Dog Night was formed in 1968 in Los Angeles, California, by vocalists Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells. The band took its name from an Australian Aboriginal expression describing a cold night requiring three dogs for warmth. They envisioned a group that would focus on vocal harmonies and perform music written by outside songwriters.
Rise to Stardom
The group quickly rose to fame with their unique blend of pop, rock, and R&B influences. Their debut album, Three Dog Night (1968), featured the hit single “One,” written by Harry Nilsson. The song became their first major hit and established them as a formidable force in the music scene.
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Prolific Success in the 1970s
Throughout the 1970s, Three Dog Night became known for their remarkable ability to turn songs by lesser-known songwriters into chart-topping hits. Their repertoire included classics like:
- “Joy to the World” (1971), written by Hoyt Axton, became their signature song.
- “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” (1970), a Randy Newman composition that topped the charts.
- “Black and White” (1972), a reworking of a civil rights anthem that became a #1 hit.
- “An Old Fashioned Love Song” (1971), penned by Paul Williams.
During this period, they recorded 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including three #1 singles, and released multiple gold and platinum-certified albums.
Touring and Stage Presence
Three Dog Night earned a reputation for their high-energy performances and impeccable vocal harmonies. They toured extensively, filling arenas and captivating audiences worldwide with their dynamic stage presence and powerful renditions of their hits.
Challenges and Breakup
By the mid-1970s, the pressures of fame, internal conflicts, and struggles with substance abuse among some members led to the band’s decline. They officially disbanded in 1976 but left an enduring legacy as one of the most successful bands of their era.
Reunion and Later Years
In 1981, Hutton, Wells, and several original members reunited to revive Three Dog Night. They embarked on new tours and recorded fresh material, including the 1983 album It’s a Jungle. Despite lineup changes over the years, they continued performing well into the 21st century.
Legacy and Influence
Three Dog Night‘s impact on popular music remains significant. Their ability to interpret songs from diverse genres and songwriters set a standard for versatility in rock and pop music. With over 40 million albums sold and enduring hits that resonate across generations, they remain a beloved part of rock history.
Honors and Recognition
The group has received numerous accolades, including recognition in various “greatest hits” compilations and continued radio airplay. They have also been celebrated for their contributions to popularizing the works of songwriters like Randy Newman and Laura Nyro.
Three Dog Night scored a succession of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive gold albums from 1969 to 1975, thanks to the slick, sometimes soulful vocal harmonies of singers Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells and an excellent ear for quality material.
When Three Dog Night struck gold with “Joy To The World” in 1971, fans worldwide acclaimed their driving pop/rock sound and powerful harmonies. Today Three Dog Night delivers their signature sound to audiences spanning generations. The current Three Dog Night line up features founding member Danny Hutton on lead vocals, as well as Michael Allsup (lead guitar). Paul Kingery (bass), and Pat Bautz (drums) joined the group after it reformed in 1981 after a six-year hiatus.
Brought together originally in 1968 by Danny Hutton, with the novel concept of showcasing lead singers who could also harmonize together, the group was enormously successful right from the start. They took their name from an Australian expression describing low nocturnal temperatures in the outback (the colder the night, the more dogs needed to keep warm while sleeping).
Hutton, who had graduated from loading and unloading records at the Disney studio to recording as a solo artist, had met Cory Wells while Cory was touring with Sonny and Cher; Danny met Chuck Negron through mutual friends.
The group had no hang-ups about ‘doing only their own songs’. They recorded the best new material from the best new songwriters and wound up with fourteen gold albums, nine gold singles and sold more than forty million units. Three Dog Night toured extensively during the seventies, breaking attendance records in venues ranging from concert halls to football stadiums. In 1975, however, the rigors of non-stop roadwork caught up with the group.
“We became disenchanted,” Wells says today, “We just quietly backed out of the picture. We have always had a sort of verbal agreement that we were never going to exploit the public for our own gain. We are not going to do four or five ‘farewell tours’ just to rake in the money. We had come on the scene quietly and we were going to leave the same way, with dignity.”
Hutton, the black-haired Irishman, relaxed awhile at home in Los Angeles, then left for Central America, England, and eventually his home town of Buncrana, Ireland. Danny formed a management/booking agency which thrived. Among those bands he managed was the ‘premier punk band’ “FEAR” and he booked bands such as “The Go-Go’s” and “X”. He recorded two songs for motion picture soundtrack albums, “Wouldn’t It Be Good” for Pretty in Pink and “Brand New Day” for American Flyers.
Wells packed his family into an automobile and leisurely toured the United States.
Although each band member needed to ‘get away’ from the hectic world of pop music, each began, eventually to feel the need to return. Unfinished business involving the original group got them together again. To their surprise, they found they all shared the same feeling: a resurgence of interest in music and a growing desire to try it all over again. As Danny Hutton puts it, “We had a test rehearsal and discovered the old magic was still there.” Three Dog Night was reborn.
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