Henry Gross 'Shannon'

"Shannon" was written and recorded by Henry Gross for his 1976 album, Release. "Shannon" was written about the death of Beach Boys member Carl Wilson's Irish Setter of the same name. While touring with The Beach Boys in 1975, Henry visited Carl Wilson's home in Los Angeles, and in conversation said that he owned an Irish Setter. Carl Wilson replied that he also had an Irish Setter named Shannon that had recently been killed by a car.

[unfailingcolt]

What a beautiful tribute to his friends best friend. 🙏❤️ I was quite young when this came out, but I remember having this album and playing it over and over… probably drove my mom nuts!!

[sherryjames]

this song still brings tears to my eyes, :( The loss of a beloved pet is heart breaking . 💔

[Sohvi]

HBD Henry Gross! 70 years ♥
Henry Gross (born April 1, 1951) ♥

[angelaallen]

Such a beautiful melodious favorite by Mr Gross

[kathyguinto]

This is a very sweet, touching sensitive song, very moving, a tear jerker.After listening to it, and watching the video, I now get what this song's all about.He truly loved his dog and it loved him as well.this song was wonderfully crafted song, beautiful lyrics very masterfully composed, he really hit it outta the park when he wrote this song, he truly out did himself when he wrote it, and sung his heart out when he did the song.Like the saying goes, a dog truly is mans best friend.John M Guinto

[gregorysmith]

What a great song it reminds me of High School days and what great memories...hard to believe it's been over 40 years ..time is so precious...have had a great life and would not trade it for anything.

[daroncassidy]

this is a beautiful song I remember hearing it in my younger years but just now realizing what the song was all about and I can sympathize for those who have lost their animals in the past may they rest in doggy heaven

[lazysingledaisybronwyn]

Bob Barry, finding your Channel .... many smiles you're bringing to me. Thank you.

[isisgomez]

Que hermosa canción, nunca la había escuchado, hasta hoy... Me la recomendo mi Padre 💖 ¡Un saludo y un abrazo hasta España Papito, lo quiero mucho! 🐶

[cheryljoseph]

Great memories. Always like dogs man's best friend. Shannon is one of my favourites.

[joefarley]

Beautiful song animals are better than people and humans could learn a lot from them

[Fenderlee]

We had to put are Fender to sleep 1 day before his tenth birthday 🎉, and here we are still missing him so much.
To any one that has lost a loving pet.

[brentreid]

I sure hope Shannon found and crossed over Rainbow Bridge...

[luiseduardosantamariacastr]

La mejor canción jamás escrita sobre el amor del hombre y sus mascotas. Nostalgia ante una partida.

[lisanowinski]

Please pray 🙏 for my Doggie Leo. He is very sick and my heart ❤ is breaking 💔. OH GOD GET HIM WELL!

[williamkurzenberger]

When this was released, I didn't like it all. The problem was that I had only heard it on scratchy AM radio stations, and I had never heard the lyrics correctly! Now, I have read the lyrics and the story behind the song. It has changed my opinion completely about the song. Honestly, I wonder how many other songs I misunderstood and consequently condemned. Oh, well, I like this sad doggy song. Woof!

[edharrison]

I heard hom sing in Atlanta at alex Cooley ball room long ago

[kennethterryterry]

It's about a dog the beach boy's dog

[TinaCarman-yebi]

This had me cringe more than I already have been