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Shannon Lyrics: Another day is at end / Mama says she's tired again / No one can even begin to tell her / I hardly know what to say / But maybe it's better that way / If Papa were here I'm sure...
- Shannon Was A Real Dog
- Release Date of “Shannon”
- A Commercially Successful Song
- The Casey Kasem Incident
Henry Gross indeed had a pet dog named Shannon, whowas gifted to himby hisfiancée, Kathy Reinmann (whom might be the “Mama” mentioned in thelyrics). However, the “Shannon” this song is based on was actually the petof one of his friends, the Beach Boys’ Carl Wilson (1946-1998). Both of their Shannons were of the same breed (IrishSetter). However, wh...
This classic was officially released by Lifesong Recordsduring February of 1976. It was featured on Henry Gross’s album Release, which was his first under Lifesong.
This track proved to be very-successful and in fact is the signature song of Henry Gross’s career. It climbed to number 6 in America (on the Billboard Hot 100). In the United Kingdom (the UK Singles Chart), it reached number 32. It also charted in Australia and actually reached number one in Canada and New Zealand.
This song also contributed, unintentionally, to cherished American Top 40 host Casey Kasem (1932-2014) going on an infamous, foul-mouthed rant. This occurred in 1985 when a listener called in, requesting that “Shannon” be played in dedication to his own deceased dog named Snuggles. And the producers of the show decided to do so after an (in Casey’s...
She's drifting out to sea. She always loved to swim away. Maybe she'll find an island. With a shaded tree. Just like the one in our backyard. Mama tries hard to pretend. That things will get better again. Somehow she's keepin' it all inside her. But finally the tears fill our eyes. And I know that somewhere tonight.
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Apr 23, 2024 · The song’s lyrics are an elegy of sorts for a beloved and much-loved pet. “Oh, Shannon is gone, I heard she’s drifting out to sea…” The wistful, mournful melody of the song mirrors Gross’s sense of loss at the time of recording.
Shannon is gone I hope she's drifting out to sea She always loved to swim away Maybe she'll find an island With a shaded tree Just like the one in our backyard Mama tries hard to pretend That things will get better again Somehow she's keepin' it all inside her But finally the tears fill our eyes And I know that somewhere tonight
