Many of the Lost Dogs albums include at least one or two cover songs. Songs covered by the Lost Dogs include Bob Dylan's "Lord, Protect My Child," Leonard Cohen's "If It Be Your Will," The Beatles' "I'm A Loser," and Stephen Foster's "Hard Times Come Again No More." They have also recorded a number of Traditional or Gospel standards such as "Dust On The Bible," and "Farther Along."
In March, 2000, shortly after the release of their Gift Horse album, Gene Eugene died in his sleep at The Green Room, his recording studio in Huntington Beach, California.
2003 saw the release of the band's first DVD, Via Chicago, a black and white concert film released by Lo-Fidelity Records. A follow-up DVD, Via Chicago (All We Left Unsaid), containing additional songs from the concert, was released in 2006.
Although the loss of Eugene is noticeable, the remaining three Lost Dogs members continue to tour and record new albums. In 2004, the band got together with longtime friend Steve Hindalong to produce a special album for their summer tour. The result was entitled Mutt, and included new acoustic versions of nine songs originally written and recorded for each band member's regular rock bands, with one new song. The following year, the band would release one of their most unusual recordings to date, the almost entirely instrumental Island Dreams.
The band's most recent project, Old Angel, was released May 2010. The band — including the newest official "dog," drummer Steve Hindalong — once again hit the road for a national tour in support of their new album.
The Last Testament of Angus Shane
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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For a crime I ain't done
I confess I′m a sinner
But I've never killed no one
Lord be with my children
And dear Sarah my wife
Comfort their sorrows
I′ve read the good book
Found comfort and peace
I′ll not fear - even though death is near
Still I would do anything
I would give anything
To go back home
Home sweet home
I'm a ghost in a daydream
Unfettered and free
Pass right through these fences
My sweet Sarah runs to me
Worked hard for a living
Was honest but poor
Paid my debts - and I have few regrets
Still I would give anything
I would do anything
To see my home
Home sweet home
Home sweet home
Home sweet home
I pray for the fathers
The husbands and friends
False accused
Whose last requests were refused
They cry: I would do anything
I would give anything
To see my home
Home sweet home
The Last Testament of Angus Shane by Lost Dogs is a narrative tale of a man who is about to be hanged for a crime he hasn't committed. He profusely states in the first verse that he is a sinner but he has never killed anyone. In the second verse, he prays to God to look after his children and his beloved wife, Sarah. He wants God to comfort their sorrows and states that he loves them more than life. The third verse talks about how Angus has found peace and comfort after reading the good book and that he isn't afraid even though death is near. He reveals that he would go back home if he could and that he would give anything and do anything to see his home sweet home once again. The final verse talks about how Angus prays for other innocent people who have been falsely accused and who have been denied their last request. These poor souls are just like Angus and would do anything to see their homes one last time.
The song tells a story of a man who is to be wrongly hanged and his only wish is to see his family. However, the song also talks about other people who have gone through similar situations and have been denied their last request. The song highlights the unjust treatment that some people face at the hands of the law. It also portrays the love of a father and a husband who knows that he won't be able to see their family again.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning they'll hang me
The singer is revealing that they are about to be hung in the morning for a crime that they didn't commit.
For a crime I ain't done
The singer is reiterating that they haven't committed any crimes even though they are about to be hung for one.
I confess I'm a sinner
The singer admits to being a sinner.
But I've never killed no one
The artist reassures that they have never killed anyone.
Lord be with my children
The artist is asking for the lord to take care of their children.
And dear Sarah my wife
The singer is addressing their wife, Sarah, in their prayer.
Comfort their sorrows
The singer is asking for their family's grief to be comforted.
Oh, I've loved them more than life
The artist is expressing their immense love towards their family.
I've read the good book
The artist has read the bible.
Found comfort and peace
The artist found solace and tranquility in reading the bible.
I'll not fear - even though death is near
The singer isn't afraid of death despite it approaching them.
Still I would do anything
Even though the artist is content with their fate, they would still do anything.
I would give anything
The singer would do whatever it takes.
To go back home
The singer wants to go back to their home.
Home sweet home
The singer is emphasizing how much they want to go back to their home.
I'm a ghost in a daydream
The artist feels like a ghost in a dreamlike state.
Unfettered and free
The artist is unburdened by constraints and free.
Pass right through these fences
The singer can move through physical barriers like fences.
My sweet Sarah runs to me
The singer is picturing their wife running to them.
Worked hard for a living
The artist was diligent in their work.
Was honest but poor
The artist was honest, but it didn't translate to wealth.
Paid my debts - and I have few regrets
The artist doesn't have many dissatisfactions because they repaid their debts.
Still I would give anything
Despite being content with their life choices, the singer would still do whatever it takes.
I would do anything
The artist would do whatever they could.
To see my home
The singer wants to be able to come back to their home.
Home sweet home
The singer is emphasizing how much they want to see their home.
I pray for the fathers
The singer is praying for other fathers.
The husbands and friends
The artist is also praying for other husbands and friends.
False accused
The artist is praying for individuals wrongly accused of crimes.
Whose last requests were refused
The singer is praying for those who had last requests denied on their behalf.
They cry: I would do anything
The individuals being prayed for would do whatever it takes.
To see my home
The individuals being prayed for also want to come back to their home.
Home sweet home
The individuals are emphasizing how much they want to see their home.
Writer(s): Taylor Terry Scott, Andrusco Gene E
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