The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights the coldest being a “three dog night”.īoasting chart and sales records that are virtually unmatched in popular music, THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hit filled concerts are performed for generation-spanning audiences by Danny Hutton (founder/lead vocalist) and Michael Allsup (guitar), Paul Kingery (bass/vocals), Pat Bautz (drums), Howard Laravea (keyboards) and David Morgan (vocals).

THREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule of over 70 dates a year.

The project, recorded at the famous Abbey Road studios in London and released to coincide with the band’s 35th Anniversary, added exciting new orchestral arrangements to THREE DOG NIGHT’s signature sound. The blistering performance of 'Heart Of Blues' and the timely, beautiful a-cappella ballad 'Prayer of the Children” are available online at iTunes, and other digital retailers as well as through the official band website ( THREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, giving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs.

Recently, THREE DOG NIGHT began adding new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. In fact, releases from this decade alone have sold well over a million copies. New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores. Always working to expand its audience, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology. This Grammy-nominated band is not content resting on its legacy alone. THREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures - songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT. Legendary music icons, THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 5 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music.

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