‘(How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window’: Patti Page’s Canine-Loving Classic

A 1950s novelty hit that’s endured, this fun, yet heartfelt ode to man’s best friend is still much-loved today.Critics argue that so-called “novelty” hits are soon forgotten by serious music fans, but a select few are very fondly remembered. Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” for example, is now a Halloween perennial, while David Seville & The Chipmunks’ “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” went on to win three Grammy Awards. And who can forget Patti Page’s “(How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window”? The inimitable U.S. chart-topper that has seduced generations of canine lovers. Indeed, it’s fair...