The Three Dog Night Story, 1964-1975 states that vocalist Danny Hutton's girlfriend, actress June Fairchild (best known as the "Ajax Lady" from the Cheech and Chong movie Up In Smoke) suggested the name after reading a magazine article about indigenous Australians, in which it was explained that on cold nights they would customarily sleep in a hole in the ground while embracing a dingo, a native species of wild dog. On colder nights they would sleep with two dogs and, if the night were freezing, it was a "three dog night".
@kwanshiyin4 жыл бұрын
Randy Newman wrote this about the Los Angeles music/party scene in the 1960s. The narrator is a sheltered young man encountering his first wild party complete with marijuana, whiskey, and lots of other things he's never seen before. He's sorry he didn't listen when his mama told him not to come.
@gwillis014 жыл бұрын
I agree the narrator is a sheltered young man encountering his first wild party.
@haroldmachroli70383 жыл бұрын
His first time in a wild party. Sugar= Acid, funny cigarette= a blunt. This guy is freaking out with seeing this for the first time.
@laurier81314 жыл бұрын
The name is taken from a meaning in Australia. The colder the night, the more the dogs need to keep warm while sleeping hence the name, three dog night. Three original singers of the band.
@ameyer19704 жыл бұрын
Actually it's Alaskan not Australian
@laurier81314 жыл бұрын
@@ameyer1970, it was a term used by Australian aborigines. So, maybe they say it in Alaska too?
@maureenwagg53053 жыл бұрын
@@laurier8131 In northern Canada too. There are dogs and dogsleds. If you are out at night and it's cold You sleep with the dogs. They keep you from freezing to death.
@laurier81313 жыл бұрын
@@maureenwagg5305 very interesting. That's so cool. So much history behind some of or most band names really.
@zimjun73 жыл бұрын
@@laurier8131 I heard it was Australian aborigines, too. A particular cold night, then take another dog=3
@jimfrederick39074 жыл бұрын
"Shambala", "Out In The Country", "One", "Black and White" "Family of Man", "Eli's Coming", "Easy To Be Hard", "One Man Band", "The Show Must Go On"
@denisetinto18283 жыл бұрын
I think that the reference to sugar probably implies LSD or in common vernacular "acid" that came in the form of a sugar cube. All kinds of things were going on at parties in the 60's and 70's that he would not have seen before. Fun song. Great band and lead singer. Good reaction. Cheers from Canada
@johnduval88914 жыл бұрын
Sugar = acid. Momma told me not to come, That ain't the way to have fun, son. I've seen things i've never seen before = acid. ☮️
@jimmyfortrue37414 жыл бұрын
Yeah... Liquid LSD soaked into sugar cubes.
@jwichman96 ай бұрын
The bands name came from years back . A chilly night was a one dog night meaning you only needed one dog in bed with you. A colder night was a two dog night. Even colder a three dog night!
@darlenecheatham77754 жыл бұрын
A 3 dog night refers to an Alaskan sled dog saying if it’s cold it takes 3 dogs to keep you warm.
@jefflee26984 жыл бұрын
Joy to the world
@gwillis014 жыл бұрын
Another vote for listening to "Joy to the World".
@thomastimlin17243 жыл бұрын
Original lyrics on the record were "I seen so many things I ain't never seen before I don't know what it is, I don't wanna see no more" and not "somebody shut that door." He changed them for some reason...
@caracoidwren9447 ай бұрын
Whisky and water is called a High Ball. This was because it used to be that the express trains that were directed on which tracks to take by a ball on a stick would be raised for express trains or lowered for locals. The express trains would scream through the stations without slowing down. The rapid speed at which the bartenders at bars in train stations (they used to be common) could pour a bourbon whiskey and water--a popular call in those days--brought about its name, the High Ball.
@K-Spear24 жыл бұрын
Three Dog Night-One. You won’t be disappointed
@jeremydumaw71604 жыл бұрын
You have GOT to listen to never been to Spain by three dog night... it's my favorite song by them and if you liked this one you should love it too!
@killersopinion18294 жыл бұрын
This live version is so different from the album version. I had never heard "...somebody shut that door!" before. I also recommend "Never Been to Spain" by 3-dog Night. Very groovy jam! 👍👍🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🍻
@dianenewton39532 жыл бұрын
The name Three Dog Night is actually an Intuit Indian (Eskimo) term. When it's cold enough to sleep with three dogs, to keep warm, that's a very cold night. And yeah another version is that the Aborigines in Australia used to do that too. But convincing a wild Dingo to sleep with them seems a stretch and alot of fighting. I'm in inclined to believe it was the Eskimos and their domesticated sled dogs.
@flamerock6845 Жыл бұрын
I was in 10th grade, 1970, at a public all girls HS. I love this 🎵🎶🎵 😀❤!💃🎶💃🥁🇺🇲🎃🎉🥳🎊💣💥💥💃🥁🎶MAMA TOLD ME! THAT AIN'T THE WAY TO HAVE FUN!🎶💃🥁🎊🥳🎉🇺🇲
@heidithatswho.24814 жыл бұрын
My favorite favorite favorite from them is Never Been To Spain. Do look groovy.
@marionbarnes4884 жыл бұрын
Never been to Spain was written by the late Hoyt Axton. Joy to the world one of his too. He also acted. He was very talented.
@whatanitemare3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh..... the 70's. We all went to that party!
@kimsikoryak38309 күн бұрын
Back in the day, "whiskey in your water" or "high ball" meant a mix of an amphetamine and an opioid. So, an upper and a downer together. It had other names like "up-down" and "inside-out." Putting sugar in your tea meant to sprinkle some THC crystals in with your weed to give it an extra kick. "Sugar" was also a name for LSD. Not that I know anything about such things....
@sco27357 ай бұрын
It's the way to express how cold it is, 3 dog night, cold
@deeberwill514 жыл бұрын
C'mon Man, MORE 3 Dog Night!! Pick a song, they have many and not a dud between 'em.
@graciehernandez13643 жыл бұрын
Three Dog Night is an Eskimo term where they sleep with three dogs around them to keep them warm at night.
@katsujinkin603 жыл бұрын
The singer with the big mustache died of a heroin OD in later years. Momma told him not to come!
@douglasainsworth24483 жыл бұрын
Whiskey and water and sweet tea...big Southern things. The songwriter Randy Newman is from New Orleans
@gwillis014 жыл бұрын
If you are living off the grid in the wilderness in the winter, the cabin gets cold fast after sundown. The thing that keeps you warm is snuggling with your dog. If it's the coldest part of winter, you won't be comfortable unless you snuggle with three dogs.
@sandyleewhite4 жыл бұрын
YES, Three Dog Night !!! I have been waiting to see reactions from this incredible band ❤️ 💚 💙 💜 They are fun, funky, & meaningful lyrics in a lot of their songs....a few that come to mind, are Black & White, Never been to Spain, & Joy to the World!!!
@sjw57973 жыл бұрын
"Sugar in your tea", a reference to sugar cubes laces with LSD.
@yorkvillevic65284 жыл бұрын
They had some crazy ass parties in 1970. Just saying.
@darlenecheatham77754 жыл бұрын
Love 3 dog night ❤️
@cathyopthof81363 жыл бұрын
The colder you are, the more dogs you sleep with!
@rhondawest8027 Жыл бұрын
Love your reactions!!!
@rhondawest8027 Жыл бұрын
When its so cold you have to sleep with three dogs to keep warm!!!😂
@roberthamby9752 Жыл бұрын
The colder it is, the more dogs you sleep with.
@katiedeal32003 жыл бұрын
I was living in columbia, south carolina, 1973....got to see them at the columbia Colosseum when they came out with "jeramiah was a bullfrog." No shit, the tickets were $4.50.......four dollars fifty cents!!!!!
@vallidavis69144 жыл бұрын
It was a reference to the Australian natives, who slept with their dingo dogs to keep warm...a very cold night was a Three Dog Night....
@billparrish43852 жыл бұрын
That reaction to, "Don't turn on the lights 'cause I don't wanna see," a smile of recognition, hands over face. This is a man who has been to that party! lol
@dagnelpaula14 жыл бұрын
LOVE the music of Three Dog Night! Their music was the backdrop for my early high school years. This particular song is on my Top 10 Favorite of All Time. Has a different sound than anything I've ever heard.
@mandyjenkins28814 жыл бұрын
I loved her first by heartland
@jefflee26984 жыл бұрын
There have been many things that have happened in 2020, that I have never seen before.
@killersopinion18294 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment of 2020! 💯💯👊🍻
@beverlyrios14752 жыл бұрын
Live me some Three Dog Night
@evemaulsby3 жыл бұрын
YESSSS!!!
@joepollock474 жыл бұрын
Gotta come with "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players after catching the reaction to this.
@susangirardi36552 жыл бұрын
A three dog night is a night so cold that you have to sleep with 3 dogs to keep war..
@sean_b_drummer4 жыл бұрын
This group has a bunch of great ones. Many are just fun, like this one; others have a more serious tone. If you're interested in a serious song, check out, One. Another fun one is, Joy to the World.
@dennisjohndreher72585 ай бұрын
RIP Cory Wells
@mjj1119874 жыл бұрын
Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street" The Duprees "You Belong To Me"
@pibly77843 жыл бұрын
“We got a new patient”. Lol.
@kj3201754 жыл бұрын
It's a sad world- Bloodrock
@LizJasonHEA3 жыл бұрын
Great chair dancing 😄 Love this band. This is my high school jam! (one of many)
@jimmyfortrue37414 жыл бұрын
Check out their song "Eli's Coming"
@user-ln1dr1cu1u4 ай бұрын
You got to think...70s......pot, acid, anything and everything going on... " if it feels good , do it"
@robertmcwhinney4596 Жыл бұрын
Moma's always RIGHT! Should of listen to moma!🤷🙋♂️
@melliehobson8299 Жыл бұрын
Three Dog Night did a string of the best songs of the 70s. Funny thing, they're all wonderful, but they don't sound all alike the way most artist' songs do. You gotta hear them all. One of my fave bands.
@freddbarragan96353 жыл бұрын
Momma is always right
@nickryan49514 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you reacting to a song titeld Pissed Off by a rapper called Tedical from South Africa 🔥🏴🔥🏴
@josephmthembu27304 жыл бұрын
Is like you were reading my mind
@carlfoniamashego99954 жыл бұрын
You guys rock. Pissed Off is a vibe
@issacmeyer85674 жыл бұрын
That Tedical dude is fire. Let me also recommend they react to him
@janesanelly99084 жыл бұрын
Wow, i thought i'm the only one loving the song.
@SueProst4 жыл бұрын
That was a fun one.
@onsesejoo26054 жыл бұрын
"Out In The Country" would be another song :)
@kingfisheroutdoors44974 жыл бұрын
It seems like a innocent dude went to a party and the liquor and dope is scariing him. Shoulda listened to his mama
@shawn19283 жыл бұрын
Doc you gotta also do Shambala by this band
@rosievargas4416 Жыл бұрын
Check out black and white and never been and been to Spain by 3 dog night
@julien.46178 ай бұрын
Sugar in your tea isn't ANYTHING like sweet tea.
@kylebakke5944 жыл бұрын
Three Dog Night did not compose most of their hit songs themselves. They were not song writers. This song was written by Randy Newman, who wrote many hit songs for many artists as well as TV shows and jingles. But, where they lacked in song writing skill, they made up for it as great musicians and vocalists. Their drummer, Floyd Sneed, was a founding member and a rare sight as a black man in a 60’s/70’s era rock band.
@gwillis014 жыл бұрын
Which is the base and which is the condiment? Is the whiskey or the water the base?
@rhodaleader68244 жыл бұрын
Tom Jones and The Stereophonics did a cover of this song, you should have a listen to it.
@gilvieira4110 Жыл бұрын
a 1969 pot party!
@lightningbug2764 жыл бұрын
Sugar is cocaine
@jimmyfortrue37414 жыл бұрын
No it was LSD soaked into sugar cubes... This was written late 60' s
@josephmthembu27304 жыл бұрын
Can you react to Pissed Off by Tedical?
@melliehobson8299 Жыл бұрын
You know by now, a three Dog Night is so cold ya get all three dogs in the bed wicha.
@tommypauly3249 Жыл бұрын
I love the song Pieces of April, just sayin'😉!
@rhondagoff13645 ай бұрын
Think Hippy.
@loyalamerican87763 жыл бұрын
I believe it’s the Russians but it could be the Eskimos of Alaska they use to huddle up with their sled dogs Wayback in the day to stay warm and if it was a three dog night that meant it was very very cold
@whatanitemare3 жыл бұрын
Or was it the aboriginal people of Australia?
@pqnaudiofloatsales2694 жыл бұрын
Dude..if you want to hear one of the best vocals ever listen to Let Me Serenade You..
@robertmcwhinney4596 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like he bit off more than he could chew lol!😜🙆♂️
@tomlehr8612 жыл бұрын
That cigarrette you smokin.....
@damoharlow95244 жыл бұрын
eyez boxing bars
@luapnitsua58594 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc.Just chilling with the reaction to the Akala reaction and wanted to let you know.Much love Cousin.Do your thing bruv 👍
@TaraLyz4 жыл бұрын
I was the 39th like on your video & it reminded me of the song 39 from Queen & I can’t remember if you’ve reacted to it or not. If not, you should! It’s another great one! Love this song too! 🤘❤️
@loyalamerican87763 жыл бұрын
Use your imagination man!..The song is probably about a young man that’s going to a wild party and has never done it before and he’s being exposed to something brand new this is a hell of a jam especially the studio version
@robertolsen245010 ай бұрын
dang u got chunky over the the last few years looking good lol
@MichaelSmith-sr6rz4 жыл бұрын
Ol Dirty Bastard. Return to the 36 Chambers Shimmy Shimmy Ya or. Raekwon. Ice Cream
@loyalamerican87763 жыл бұрын
People back in the day we’re poor and they put water in their whiskey when they couldn’t afford Coke or another mixer to Go with it My parents use to do it
@whatanitemare3 жыл бұрын
Rye and water. ordered on the side . That's just the way to drink whisky!
@chab1rd155 Жыл бұрын
Shambala should be next or joy to the world
@terryjestersr.67697 ай бұрын
Sure a lot of liquor bottles on that shelf behind you
@stuarthastie63744 жыл бұрын
Try Randy Newman’s “Short People” or “Red Necks”, for controversial lyrics.
@sdtlawton4 жыл бұрын
He’s at a drug party....
@allistairmitchell38456 ай бұрын
Drug references, darlin’.
@Nana-zi9xq7 ай бұрын
These terms are drug terms. He was at a drug party. He is tripping out
@evemaulsby3 жыл бұрын
This is the psychedelic era... lots of tripping
@keithdavis9897 Жыл бұрын
it's all metaphor.............sugar ain't sugar..haha🤣🤣 it's uh....you know....SUGAR...
@heathgough87244 жыл бұрын
Yo doc can you react to BET cypher shady 2.0 Bars on bars You won't be disappointed
@shawnsparkman84724 жыл бұрын
Tracy Chapman give me one reason
@garethlewis22584 жыл бұрын
Tom Jones and The Stereophonics done a far superior cover of this in 1999 🔥🏴
@ratdad482 жыл бұрын
Please stop stopping it! Why do that?
@MrKingGlock4 жыл бұрын
3singers
@mes7moonАй бұрын
Moma told me not to come…. Seen so many things I ain’t never seen before-at a crazy party, 70’s drugs & crazy stuff happened. That’s why it says That ain’t the way to have Fun….. Son Try Shambala 🫶
@debrajackman7245 ай бұрын
I don't think he was uses maryjane it was the trippists generation