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Thread #55453   Message #864107
Posted By: Richie
10-Jan-03 - 11:01 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Nine Pound Hammer
Subject: RE: Lyr. & Origin: Nine Pound Hammer Songs
-Brian

Thanks for the corroboration of the use of "bull dog" as a revolver.

When he barks he roars like thunder
When he barks he roars like thunder
When he barks he roars like thunder
He barks at you baby he barks at you babe

The use of bull dog is a blues "double entendre."

Any other versions or info?

-Richie