Listen to this when
Old Shep
For the dog who was there for your whole childhood 🐕
Who it's for
Red Foley's classic tells of a boy's devotion to his dog through the years and the heartbreak of losing him when he grows old.
Heartbroken→Tender remembrance
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Old Shep" is a song composed by Red Foley with lyrics by Willis Arthur, published in 1935 and first recorded by Foley that December. It is based on a dog Foley owned as a child and follows the bond between a boy and his dog through the dog's old age and death. It became a country classic recorded by Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Hank Snow, Johnny Cash and others.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Death of a pet.
Age: All ages
Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”
