Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night scored a succession of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive ...

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    karynkass3

    Sat Aug 24 2013

    When you think “Joy to the World,” you should be thinking of this band’s song (and you better be listening to your mama when she tells you not to go to that party).

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    gangdalton

    Fri Mar 08 2013

    Another group who did not write their songs yet dominated the charts in their time. No one sold more than Three dog Night when they were on top. This to mee, was a first time deserving group.

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    bonyobf4

    Mon Jan 21 2013

    In the 50's and early 60's vocal harmony groups were a revered part of rock but by the late 60's and 70's they were often pushed to the side as the guitar began to take a more prominent role in rock's image. White vocal groups in particular were seen as too "pop" by many and Three Dog Night was the most popular among them. That they notched over 20 hits, eleven of which made the Top Ten, would usually be enough for consideration at least, but the style in which they are remembered doesn't make it likely they'll ever be nominated.

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    cinsity

    Fri Nov 23 2012

    had more hits than Pete Rose but many of them were bloop singles

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    lanford412

    Mon Nov 12 2012

    Some of this is dreck

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    catch23

    Tue Jul 03 2012

    I like them well enough although for every classic single there a groaner or two to match. Having a trio of vocalists separated them from other on-demensional acts. Easy to be hard, as they say.

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    youtoo

    Thu Dec 29 2011

    let at least 2 dogs in, please

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    stevenmillar

    Tue Nov 29 2011

    Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One. As of 2011, they are still recording and making live appearances. Three Dog Night was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. SuccessThree Dog Night earned 13 gold albums and recorded 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, seven of which went gold. Their first gold record was "One" (US #5), which had been written and recorded by Harry Nilsson. The group had three US #1 songs: "Mama Told Me Not to Come" (Cory Wells on lead), which was also their only Top 10 hit in the UK; "Joy to the World" (Chuck Negron on lead); and "Black and White" (Danny Hutton on lead). Dunhill Records claimed 40 million record albums were sold by the band during this time period. [edit] CoversAs its members wrote just a handful of songs on the albums, most songs Three Dog Night recorded were written by outside songwriters... Read more

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    takemehome1024

    Fri Dec 17 2010

    cover band

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    take403

    Sun Nov 28 2010

    I see no reason why not. It seemed as if they were all you heard from 1968 to 1974. Terrific vocals and harmonies from Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Cory Wells and a great backup band with bassist Joe Schermie, drummer Floyd Sneed, guitarist Mike Allsup and keyboardist Jimmy Greenspoon, to name a few. "Mama Told Me Not To Come," "One," "Liar," "Easy To Be Hard," "The Show Must Go On," "Try A Little Tenderness," "Black And White," "Shambala," "Never Been To Spain," "Just An Old Fashioned Love Song," "Celebrate" and finally, their biggest hit "Joy To The World." Speaking of the song "Celebrate," I think we'll be celebrating when the Dogs get their due!

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    irishgit

    Mon Oct 25 2010

    Sure, put them in. Hell, put everyone who ever picked up a guitar in. The Hall of Fame has never been anything but a tawdry commercial joke, and these guys would be a perfect fit. The only thing more ridiculous than the Hall of Fame itself are the nitwits who argue about it as though it had any importance at all.

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    marsplonti

    Tue Sep 28 2010

    Of Course they should be in the hall of fame. People spout off and don't even know what they are talking about. There are so many mediocre acts in already. Three Dog Night was arguably the most succesful band in the world for a few years, they were huge. And they sold more records than official figures indicate, they were saturation on radio and in sales for years. Allow me to dispute a few points some knucklehead made in another post. First of all, Chuck and Cory are superb singers, even now, and I would say as good as any rock crooners of their era Nilsson, McCartney, David Clayton Thomas, whoever Second the idea of three lead singers equal in the mix with the harmony or unison notes was highly innovative. Third they had great ears for material, Fourth they could too write songs,, Both Danny Hutton and Michael Allsup are very accomplished songwriters as was Joe Schermie... and sometimes Chuck and even Greenspoon, just because The Dogs didint write a lot of their material doe... Read more

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    fitman

    Fri Nov 13 2009

    Annoying enough.

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    samiam

    Fri Aug 21 2009

    Although I lost interest in them when "Joy to the World" was released, their string of hits more than qualifies them for the HOF.

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    darins2pay

    Fri Jul 17 2009

    Three Dog Night Black And White 1972 Celebrate 1970 Easy To Be Hard 1969 ("Easy To Be Hard" later also charted for Cheryl Barnes in 1979.) Eli's Coming 1969 The Family Of Man 1972 Joy To The World 1971 Let Me Serenade You 1973 Mama Told Me (Not To Come) 1970 ("Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" later also charted for Wilson Pickett in 1972.) Never Been To Spain 1972 An Old Fashioned Love Song 1971 One 1969 One Man Band 1971 Pieces Of April 1973 Shambala 1973 ("Shambala" also charted for B.W. Stevenson in 1973.) Sure As I'm Sittin' Here 1974

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    lofidelity

    Sun May 31 2009

    not taken as seriously as some band but have the track record of success to warrent induction at some point. Great singles band, Mama.

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    devasic1

    Thu Apr 23 2009

    They had a lot of hits sure, but they didnt write any of them, nor did those hits influence many acts. Two knocks against them for getting in!

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    guardianangel

    Sun Mar 22 2009

    good band, but others must go in first, more hits than inspiration and innovation...

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    okieba82

    Tue Jul 29 2008

    How can you leave out the most listened to group of the early 70's? Three Dog Night WAS the early 70's!! Look how many great artists and songwriters they brought to the forefront of the music community: Elton John (then Reggie Dwight), Randy Newman, Laura Niero, Paul Williams, Hoyt Axton....and so many others. They made so many classic songs--songs we now hear on commercials, they did so well! PUT 3 Dog Night IN the HALL OF FAME!!

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    travelerdiogen_es

    Sun Mar 30 2008

    How can they not be in?

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    frankswildyear_s

    Wed Mar 05 2008

    Most of the arguments for their induction are based on their incredible chart performance over a brief period.  By that rationale, the Spice Girls are a lock for induction in about 2019.They were a fine band of journeymen players and singers who made a lot of dough for their record company, professional songwriters, promoters, agents and managers and by all accounts they lived the rock and roll high life while they were on top.  But their story is music business triumph as much as it is an artistic one.  The same collaboration of commercial and musical accumen will succeed in producing similar results time and time again.  That's not the stuff of Hall of Famers.

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    kymoman

    Wed Mar 05 2008

    Top-selling band in the early 1970s. A no-brainer!

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    eddiecook

    Fri May 25 2007

    A travesty that this group is not already in.

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    mjhaag

    Sat Jan 27 2007

    There should probably be a wing at the Hall that honors inconsequential acts that put out great singles. TDN, the Buckinghams, the Hollies, the Turtles, Hall & Oates, Bananarama, the GO-Gos, etc

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    bear_duncan

    Wed Nov 15 2006

    Lots of top 40 hits, Live at The Forum is still on of my favorites to listen to. Songs may be a little dated but still fun to hear. Many more deserving bands out there at this time.

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    sungold

    Tue Sep 05 2006

    Their sound, which dominated the radio during the late 60s & early 70s, has not been duplicated. They definitely deserve to be in the Hall. Come on, folks!

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    kingfrump

    Sat Sep 02 2006

    Have been shamefully overlooked by the Hall of Fame for years.

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    j4093504

    Thu Mar 16 2006

    great band, great vocals. let them in

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    chrisr777

    Tue Mar 14 2006

    The greatest cover band ever. If you listen to the deep cuts on their albums you find that they really new how to rock also.

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    cjmdrums

    Sun Mar 05 2006

    How can you leave out a band that had as many top 10 hits as this band? So what if they didn't write their own material.

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    urethramiacin

    Wed Dec 28 2005

    No one was more successful from '69-74.

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    candy_kane

    Mon Nov 07 2005

    Apparently penalized for not writing their hits (while r & b acts aren't). Their string of hits from 1969-74 was amazing.

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    slrush_at_aolcom

    Sun Sep 18 2005

    three dog night is like steppenwolf, thay should already be there they are rock

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    kingguiness

    Thu Jul 14 2005

    A lot of catchy hits but I dont think so.

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    journey2006

    Fri May 06 2005

    I don't think so

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    frogger20190

    Wed Apr 27 2005

    They were the most successful cover band--they rarely wrote their songs (at least the big hits). A solid rock/pop band for the early '70s, but Bread wrote more original material. Do I see a show of hands to induct Bread?

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    lene88b4

    Wed Apr 20 2005

    JOY TO THE WORLD what a great song!

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    doobiesnhof

    Tue Apr 19 2005

    Great music deserves a reward, right? Wrong this time. I'd like to see them inducted but the powers that be will look the other way...

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    elle13

    Thu Apr 14 2005

    A great band. A GREAT sound... Definitely.

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    coleslough

    Fri Sep 10 2004

    no dos doggies due to coke trips..