Henry Gross - Shannon

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What a lovely song this is from Feb 1976.

"Shannon" was written about the death of the dog owned by Beach Boys member Carl Wilson. While touring with the Beach Boys in 1975, Gross visited Wilson's home in Los Angeles and in conversation said he had an Irish Setter named Shannon. Wilson replied that he had also had a dog named Shannon that had recently been killed when hit by a car.

In the lyrics, the dog is swimming in the ocean and does not return. The singer's mother is especially upset by the news. The singer hopes the dog has found an island to live on and knows how much the family misses her.

The single went gold in the U.S. and became a worldwide hit, reaching #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Cash Box Top 100 in 1976. In Canada it reached #1. "Shannon" also reached #1 in New Zealand, but peaked only at #32 in the UK.
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I love that sweet dog in the photo with Jesus now...I remember this song, I was in the second grade LOL!

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Shannon and Barbara from SPHS, hope you ladies are having a good life, this song reminds me of you.Bobby T.

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Beautiful song lovely song love it sweet and romantic song I love that song so much I love Henry Gross so much

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