Three Dog Night, one of the most popular and distinctive bands in the world, enters its fourth decade with an exciting new CD recorded with the Grammy Award winning London Symphony Orchestra.  Three Dog Night With The London Symphony Orchestra and the companion DVD and VHS (Three Dog Night: Live With The Tennessee Orchestra) offer fresh recordings of some of Three Dog Night’s classic hits, along with two new tracks, the first new songs from the group in 20 years.

 

Three Dog Night’s statistics are astonishing and virtually unmatched in popular music.  In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group had more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets.  Three Dog Night’s success, particularly as a live attraction, was so overwhelming that out of necessity, they almost had to “invent” modern rock touring to meet the demands of their fans.  The group had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits **, 18 straight Top 20’s, 11 Top 10’s, 3 number 1’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs.  Three Dog Night’s hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop, rock and country).

 

Their records continue to sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain and elsewhere.  Tens of millions of Three Dog Night records have been sold through the years.  With the prestigious PBS network selecting Three Dog Night: Live With The Tennessee Orchestra for broadcast during its popular fund-raising events, even more people will be presented with the group’s unique renditions of superb, chart-topping songs.

 

Three Dog Night’s signature sound, delivered to audiences spanning generations, currently features founding members Cory Wells and Danny Hutton on lead vocals, as well as original keyboardist Jimmy Greenspoon and guitarist Michael Allsup.  Paul Kingery (bass and vocals) and Pat Bautz (drums) complete the lineup.

 

Originally brought together in 1968 by Danny Hutton and Cory Wells, the group was enormously successful from the start.  Hutton, who had graduated from loading and unloading records at the Disney studio to recording as a solo artist, met Cory Wells while he was touring with Sonny and Cher.  The now-famous name came from a story about Australian aborigines who, on cold nights in the outback, sleep with their dogs for warmth.  The coldest evenings are known as “three dog nights”.

 

Three Dog Night recorded the music of the best (and mostly undiscovered) new songwriters of their time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others.  The group’s eclectic taste, combined with their ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive and appealing style, resulted in Three Dog Night dominating best-selling charts for years.

 

Three Dog Night toured extensively in the years after the group was founded, but in 1975, the non-stop concerts and hit-making took its toll.  According to Cory Wells, “we just quietly backed out of the picture”.  Their desire to “get away” from the hectic world of pop music was relatively short-lived however, and by 1981 they discovered that they wanted to perform again.

 

“The old magic was still there”, noted Danny.  Audiences agree.  Three Dog Night is now into its fourth decade on the road.  Three Dog Night tours extensively, performing at fairs, festivals, corporate events, casinos, theatres and special events with symphony orchestras.  Since 1986, they have performed over 1,600 shows including two Superbowls.  Their new symphony recordings promise to bring their voices to new fans, expanding the outreach and popularity of these extraordinary and legendary performers.  Refer to http://www.threedognight.com for a current listing of live events.

 

 

**Three Dog Night’s 21 Top 40 Hits

 

Mama Told Me (Not To Come) #1

Joy to The World #1

Black And White #1                                                    

Shambala #3

Easy To Be Hard #4                                                    

An Old Fashioned Love Song #4

The Show Must Go On #4                                          

One #5

Never Been To Spain #5                                             

Liar #7

Eli’s Coming #10                                                         

The Family Of Man #12

Celebrate #15                                                             

Out In The Country #15

Sure As I’m Sittin’ Here #16                                       

Let Me Serenade You #17

One Man Band #19                                                     

Pieces Of April #19

Try A Little Tenderness #29                                        

Til The World Ends #32

Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) #33