You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Pryin' all the time.
You makin' nothin' but a hound dog, yeah
Pryin' all the time.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.

When they said you was high classed,
well, that was just a lie.
Well, they said you was high classed,

well, that was just a lie.
You ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Pryin' all the time.
You makin' nothin' but a hound dog, yeah
Pryin' all the time.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.

When they said you was high classed,
well, that was just a lie.
Well, they said you was high classed,
well, that was just a lie.
You ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.

When they said you was high classed,
well, that was just a lie.
You know, they said you was high classed,
well, that was just a lie.
You ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Pryin' all the time.
You makin' nothin' but a hound dog, yeah
Pryin' all the time.
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit -
- You ain't no friend of mine.

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Comments from YouTube:

Martin Lopez

5y↑415

It's impossible to describe what this song invokes inside of me. Only those who get it.... will get it.

Elize Janse Van Rensburg

I do to - and its so so REAL

dave miller

Amen brother. I get it.

Marianne Winter

1y↑1

I get it, I do.

Maria

1y↑2

I get it.✨

José Carlos Delgado Matud

It's impossible to get there, except for the ones already got there. Pirates of the Caribbean

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Pixietoria

3y↑243

One of the most heartfelt vocal deliveries ever. No flourishes, no tricks, just pure emotion. Goosebumps every time. Beautiful. ❤️

Maria Ines Muller

29w↑1

Mark is a Genius. The best . Am wordless. 💋❤️💓❤️‍🔥❤️❤️❤️

Mike Reynolds

43w↑1

Very much so, they don’t make music like this anymore! Listen to Par Avion by Mike and the Mechanics also

Bernhard Koenigs

45w

So true

stanibol

2y↑3

Exactly!

Uncgotti

6w↑1

Pure gold

MrPeterpiper1969

5y↑187

I love this movie, own it and the book (yes there really is a book for those who don't know and it's brilliant too, I used to read it to my sons at bedtime) and I never, EVER get bored of a single scene. It's probably the only truly perfect movie I've ever seen. I just wish it had much more recognition than it got, it should have Oscars and Golden Globes and Palm D'Or all over it. As to this wonderful song, it's beautifully performed by a singer who like the film never got the recognition he deserved. Mark Knopfler's guitar is as always wonderful but Willy DeVille's singing is just beautiful and perfectly conveys the spirit of the film it graces with its presence.

Chris Miccolupi

I want to know if your son ask you to read it again tomorrow to him did you said “As you Wish”

Alan Davis

Thank you for letting me know they're is a book. I listen to the song often and watch the movie frequently. Now i can acquire the book i never new about and enjoy more of the entire line. Thank you so much.

MrPeterpiper1969

@Rainsong 777 The Princess Bride and you should definitely check out both my friend.

Rainsong 777

What is the book/movie's name?

Robert Potts

Beautifully put mate.awesome

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Diane Brooks

4y↑134

My daughter-in-law used this song to walk down the aisle to marry my son. I cried like a baby! Willy had a one of a kind voice and Mark, always the one of a kind guitarist. PS: my son came into the church to the Star Wars theme!😋

Melvin Thomas

24w

Epic!

Sunny K

2y↑7

^^ Parenting done RIGHT!

joel maqueira

3y↑5

VERY ROMANTIC!

Elizabeth Wharton

3y↑6

That's awesome!!

Stephen McCallum

4y↑271

I always take great joy introducing people to The Princess Bride.

Leann Sherman

13w↑1

And to these two fine musicians ❤

A lesser Gracie

22w↑1

@Tawnie Was she like Grampa Peter Falk? And did the kids say "no, not the kissing part?"

vickie y

1y↑4

Introducing my daughter to it was one of the great joys of my life.

SupermansLois

2y↑7

Me too. I saw this movie with my parents when I was a kid just after it was released in the theaters. It's always been a favorite in our house. Years ago my Nana was visiting and had never seen the movie so we knew we had to show her. She enjoyed and I'll never forget how much she laughed at the "mawwiage" scene.

Juan Duenas

3y↑12

I grew up on this. We had the script mostly memorised.

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Niamh C

2y↑140

I'm a 14 year old girl who is a massive fan of Mark Knopfler thanks to my dad... Willy Deville is an artist my father only introduced me to recently and it's safe to say this song is a new favourite.

Connor Lee

19w

Hope you watched the Princess Bride!

Andy Mantis

28w↑1

This song was written for the movie "The Princess Bride". If you haven't seen it, it's worth checking out.

scorpion19142001

39w

@Adela Cozlac What other tunes do you like? MK played with other Artists & or Covers? MAYBE I would like some Covers & or other Artists that I could add.

mbeenz

39w

Absolutely Dearest!!!!!L ManyThanx From Costa Mesa Ca!!!,!

scorpion19142001

40w

I'm Happy for you. You have excellent Taste!

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Larry Poole

4y↑399

My beautiful wife walked down the aisle to be my bride to this awesome, emotional, powerful song. It was perfect...

Denise Pucillo

1y↑1

So did I! 9/8/90

Wubba Zugg

1y↑1

This is our wedding song. We didn't even know it was going to play.. we let my best friend who was also the officiant, and the dj, a close friend of ours, surprise us with their choice. And it was perfect.

Frank DávF

1y↑1

Hope you still togheter 4 ever

Bonnie Brae

1y↑2

Aw! I've always hoped to do the same.

A Fuzzy Creature

1y↑1

@Dana Seymour I wish I had the voice for it, I've got singing talent but its not in my register, this is certainly a song I'd love to sing for "her" (should I find her)... powerful song

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I go back to BLACK

38w↑15

The best love song of all time. Such purity of emotion. The vocals are hauntingly beautiful. I am struck with strong feelings every single time I hear it. When I met my husband it was a Disney moment. I loved him before "Hello" and we've now been married for 18+ yrs with 3 sons. Our love is a storybook story love. I can't hear this song and not think of how lucky we are.

World of Anthrothia

19w↑5

I often sneak in to listen to this again. It never grows old in my books. Such a classic movie and song and singer

Cayetana Romero

Maravilloso, gracias por seguir haciéndonos soñar 😘

Bea Sanchez

1y↑1

La canción de mi boda 💜💜💜💜 (si ocurriera🙄😅)

Rubens Oliveira

20w↑1

Bravíssimo

Jim Ruby

3y↑53

This is the ringtone when my wife calls me. I can't say any more than that about my love for her.

Valiant Garton

41w↑8

This is one of the weirdest songs. It is so clunky and awkward yet brings tears to my eyes and swells my heart every time. My story book story didn't have a happy ending, apparently love doesn't conquer all. But my story book love is as beautiful and strong as ever. It truly is as real as the feelings I feel.

Werner Folda

28w↑4

Einer der berührensden Songs, die je aufgenommen wurden. Zeigt vielleicht, wie die anderen Lieder von Willy de Ville, auch eine gewisse innere Zerrissenheit. Macht totale Gänsehaut seit vielen Jahren.

Kerry Pocock

44w↑9

Was the theme song I had played at my husband's funeral recently. Fills me with deep emotion every day I play it. It,was our family movie and his love song to me. 😭😭😭😭

Emmette Craft

6y↑163

Willy can never be replaced...R.I.P., Willy.

Paul Muscat

12w

MOZZY FROM DOWN UNDER WHAT A GREAT SINGER HE WAS

Nancy Eaton

2y↑3

Most underrated songwriter ever. Massive talent, a student of the old school Brill Building 60s songwriters.

Kasey McCormick

2y↑2

Emmette Craft he was the best singer ever

justin fleming

3y↑2

@joel maqueira and RIP Andre The Giant

THE BANDIT THE BANDIT

3y↑2

Neil Wilson Mandy Moore that Mickey Mouse street singer ? What is wrong with you ? Lol.

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Kurzemesmeita

4y↑57

Goosebumps. THIS SONG IS EVERYTHING. This movie is EVERYTHING.
Thank you. All my love.

Torch

42w

My favorite comment ever.
Beautiful, and accurate,
and there it is.

takeapicture itlllastlonger

2y↑1

My perfect day/night would be watching this with my kids or wife or both along with a number of John Hughes movies and assorted 80s films. I have neither a wife or children. :(

Sarah Verity

5y↑26

I love this song so much ❤ It's so simple, but the lyrics are so beautiful!!

Bus2000

19w↑3

Bought the Album Miracle in the 80s and played it over and over again on disk and walkman while traveling. Storybook Love is one of my favorites. Willy DeVille was a great singer.

clarence wesson

2y↑5

A very moving song I don't think any other person could ever put so much feeling into it . I love music like this you can feel as well as hear song .every one came together to make magic .

Arantxa Lizarralde

2y↑5

Maravilloso!!!! Vi a Mark en una ocasión pero me da muchísima pena no haber podido ver a Willy, tantos recuerdos, sobretodo cuando nos conocimos mi pareja y yo.

Lisa Scott

4y↑17

The Princess Bride, storybook love, Willy Deville, Mark Knopfler = EPIC. Something that can never be created again. Rip Willy ❤

Ambra Ferrari

4y↑28

The best match between music and movie! I can't stop loving this song <3

dj hoerbie Typhoon 500 4k

32w↑3

Still one of my favourite songs! Thanks, Willy!

Heather Fowler-Wechter

12w↑1

Walked down the aisle to this song in 1998. Great love song from a great movie!

J Estevão

3y↑17

Dear Sir Mark Knopfler,
I first heard your music in 1979, the immortal Sultans of Swing. I was 11 at the time. Today at the age of 52, I am privileged to hear this beautiful song from the movie The Princess Bride and feel the same excitement as when I first heard it at the cinema.
Anyway, I want to thank you for being that phenomenal musician and that provided me with so many moments of joy.
All the best in this life, dear Mark.

Miscellaneous Moon

5y↑5

The greatest movie ever, one of the greatest guitarists ever and a song that like grabs a hold of your gut and squeezes, a-mazing.

STU JARRAM

39w↑4

One one the most beautiful songs ever and a absolutely amazing move ❤️

Lenny's tan1010 _

1y↑6

When I first started dating my boyfriend I introduced him to the princess bride, and kissed him for the first time as the credits rolled and this song played. It has a very special place for both of us now, and will be the song our first dance will be to at our wedding:)

Lone Wolf

2y↑27

I cannot listen to this song without tears falling like rain.

Kevin Morris

5y↑2

Favorite film and the song still gives me the chills brilliant vocalizing

AngelusDlion

2y↑4

This song always hits me in the feels. I've always been a believer and a dreamer and this song and this movie will always be dear and near to my heart.

KRAZEEIZATION

4y↑43

This is the top of Everest with Knopfler's guitar and DeVille's superb vocal. The highest you can get!

Pkia 1050

You got it !
On top of every mountain !

KazzArie

David foster yeah, definitely some magic especially from that emotion being part of princess bride soundtrack. But Hard to compare tho with other songs from that era by other bands with major albums in the mid 80s like u2 and Pink Floyd

David foster

Pure Magic the song as got some Magic in it ♥ Krazeeiztion

Leann Sherman

13w

Stunning. Can’t watch this enough times…❤ and the same holds true for the film…

brazen21lady

49w↑4

Should have received an academy award..FULL of feeling

Manupro777 HV

5y↑13

Fantastic song. Voice and guitar mixed perfectly

Mean Olddog

3y↑15

The Princess Bride has always been and shall always remain, my favorite movie of all time, and this song is one that holds a special place in my heart as well.

Semper Fi!

Susan Ras

38w↑1

My absolute all time favourite song and movie

Debbie Sequeira

24w

I really really love this song. It reminds me of my life,that i suppose to have. My life turned in heartbreak and pain. I am trying to pick up all the pieces. A very beautiful song. Well sung i must add.

M P

3y↑46

Everyone, do yourselves a favour and listen to Mink Deville's "Just to walk that little girl home", "I broke that promise". Just appetizers. And explore the most underrated performer of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Thanks Mark Knopfler for the masterpiece and also giving Willie Deville one day of sunshine. Thanks so much.

Oliver Ingram

Sorry, didn't do it for me.....

stanibol

2y↑3

@Paula Horn wow! Thanks for this info.

Paula Horn

2y↑6

movie coming out about his life . Heaven stood still life and times of Willy deville - Vimeo has a trailer up

mediaINTELLIGENCE ca

2y↑4

LOVE Willy. To bits.

Lymer

3y↑5

I so wish we had sequels or spin off novels. The book is beautiful and it’s characters are so endearing.

It’s the book that got me into reading - taking me from a book hater to a book addict. It will always hold a special place in my heart.

George Rudawsky

5y↑8

Absolutely beautiful! Even more amazing when you find Knopfler and Willie did not get along during it’s production

M Nish

3y↑8

Mark's beautiful guitar work on this film is what makes the movie so memorable. You hear it and immediately think "The Princess Bride".

Allison Gomez

3y↑15

Twenty-five years ago, I walked down the aisle to this song. Princess Bride was the first movie I ever watched with my husband. And I still love both it and this song.

Allison Gomez

50w↑1

@Silent Shane1984 It's been a heck of 2 years, and yes, I still love him and can't imagine my life without him. He really is my "Westley".

Silent Shane1984

51w

Yeah but we notice you didn't say you still love your husband lol. Congratulations. I wish I could be this lucky

claire curtis

31w↑2

Always been in love with this song and the emotions it conjures within me.xxxxxx

Phil Bob

One of my favorite movies as a child, made my flatmates watch it.. they weren't so impressed 🤷

Nicholas Wing

6y↑54

Mark Knopfler's performance of Willy De Ville's brilliant song "Storybook Love" and compelling instrumental lyricism will resonate in our hearts forever. Like a great classical pianist or cellist, Knopfler has technical adroitness, tasteful lyricism and flowing legato musicality in his playing, which is not easily achieved on a fretted instrument.

Mik.e Powell

2y↑1

Willy wrote this

Werner Records

3y↑1

Again, Willy Deville wrote the music and lyrics to this.

bubgum00

4y↑4

Nicholas Wing Don't forget Willy Deville who is singing this beautiful song, after all he did write the lyrics.

Diego Campos

5y↑3

At the funeral home in my town they play the instrumental version during visitations and such. It doesn't help that I think of the Princess Bride at a funeral.

Cara De

4y↑31

Wow! A voice like no other.

crazyman8472

Inconceivable! 😜

An Hero

3y↑5

This movie and this song never get old, watched when I was a kid and watched with my kids and god willing will watch with my grandchildren.

Trina Hagglund

4y↑14

2 years ago I watched the Princess Bride and was blown away at the end of the movie with this song and the beautiful voice. At age 72 I found my new Idol and was crushed to learn he was no longer with us. I sing this song on occasions to introduce Willy to others.

Caroline BUCQUET

Willy Deville could really sing well… no screaming 😱 - good training and on pitch. Versatile; gone way too soon.

Anthony Robinson

34w↑3

A beautiful song with love ,a great film as well

Pier Morandi

4y↑52

What a wonderful musician he was....
Mark Knopfler gave him great help and support, 'cause MarK Knopfler is made of Heart and Soul too.

BIG_KevinC

3y↑3

mark knopfler has written some of the greatest guitar riffs ever and his squeal's in money for nothing are sick , knophler is awesome

Giuliano Tremoglie

4y↑1

Que saudades do Willy, ele é Mark fizeram um grande trabalho, miracle é um dos álbuns melhores do De Ville.

Joelle Ferreira

49w↑1

Just 2 incredible voices and whole Spirit Artists : I used to love each Mink de Ville LPS, I had the great joy to see him twice alive in old but goldy parisina theaters, on intimiste tours in the early eighties.
On Mark Knopfler sides, it is obviously excellent.

Carlien Oosthuizen

5y↑14

A masterpiece ❤❤

Joelle Ferreira

14w

Beautiful people, a perfect timing for a perfect synopsis, sounds, melody, voice, composition, técnicos,
Love and Emotion, resplendent Presences.

loulou55

3y↑9

I don't know the movie...
...but I'm a very big fan of Dire Straits and Willy DeVille/Mink DeVille.
I saw Willy 6 or 7 times live in concert in my hometown Zurich/Switzerland
unforgettable memories of a great musician

Zara Tub

5y↑12

This is a beautiful song and the words are fitting for the movie. And what a great movie

DANILO BRUZZONE

10w↑1

THERE IS LITTLE TO ADD ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

Monique v. Jaarsveld

1y↑1

Goosebumps wonderful song.
Much emotions this song.
Feeling it deeply.

Eliane Joly

4y↑2

Superbe vidéo ,une voix sublime et profonde .J'adoooore .❤❤

Caroline Maynard

1y↑2

Stunning. I can’t stop watching this. I’ve loved Willy deVille for the longest time. And yet I only heard this less than a week ago. How does that happen?! 💕

MVE

3y↑3

Such a beautiful song! Thanx Mark Knopfler and Willy DeVille!!!

Connie H

2y↑1

Love this beautiful song!

Eduardo Blanco Paredes

4y↑2

En una noche de insomnio, de esas canciones que aparecen. Sublime ❤️

Jason Carpp

50w↑3

Damn! Awesome song! Awesome singing!

Pleasant Valley Picker CA

43w↑2

A great song for a great movie!!! Perfect!!!

Ole Lind Nielsen

2y↑6

Villy de Wille ( RIP ) what a beautiful song. Mark Knopfler one of the greatest. 🎸

Sandra Keenan

4y↑3

this was our wedding song 25 years ago still love it

ElseMa

36w↑1

So very gorgeous and magic ! What a voice.❣️🌹

Becky Lehr

3y↑1

Mark, you did a superb job on this movie! Thanks for your hard work. ^_^

Karey Cagle

48w↑7

Why am I so taken with this song, the lyrics, the music just sweeps me to another place.....

Howard Yates

2y↑5

I could never have thought a song could evoke such a feeling of overwhelming love... for you Tracey x

higginsba

1y↑2

I have loved this film and song for 20+ yrs, and am only after finding out it was written and sung by Willy DeVille - embarrassed to say I had not heard of him before today. My older brothers introduced me to The Princess Bride, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, and many other brilliant musicians/bands/songs/films. There will be words today as to why they left him out!
If I don't end up researching and listening to him for the rest of the day...

Luca Gabella

2y↑2

Ricordo ancora quando vidi da bambino la prima volta questo filmone.. Serata d’inverno, freddo e film romantico da 10.. un capolavoro, da commuoversi ogni volta che si rivede! Senza contare il cast fantastico 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Janice Roseingrave

1y↑1

Two outstanding musicans beautifully blended together.

Nassim Simou

6y↑5

Mark Knopfler will forever stay a big inspiration it's great to see him playing again

Michael Linn Whitt

2y↑3

My wife and I got married to this song almost two and a half decades ago I tear up every time I hear it.

Rhonda Walsh

40w↑2

my love is like a storybook story, its as real as the feelings I feel!

Kelley seaton

1y↑1

If the depth of this song in it’s simplicity doesn’t make you cry, you’re not listening…

Luke Maynard

3y↑1

I love Willy DeVille and I especially love Mark Knopfler, but the thing that makes this video hilarious for me is all the extra musicians sitting around on set doing exactly nothing: except for Mark's guitar parts, the entire score (including this song) was played by one guy, Mark's longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher, on keyboard synths. There were no real strings or horns to be heard anywhere; I have no idea why there are some guys with acoustic instruments just sitting around the video with nothing to do.

Christine Coats

15w

This song story book love was the song me and my husband danced to at our wedding before cutting the cake 21 years ago.thank you for such a beautiful sweet song.

Valerie Johnson

3y↑2

What can I say that hasn't been said? Great music! And one of my top movies. To smile, and laugh, and believe true love exists. What more can you ask for?

T3H11 3LL1S

4y↑5

Truly was a great talent and that exquisite haunting voice.

Henriette Botvay

Beautiful song - thank you for sharing.

Celine Maple

2y↑1

Love this song!

Richard Holmes

20w

Without a doubt, my favorite. Immortal.

Edward Fernandes

6y↑30

Any music Mark is plays is gold

calm down!

1y↑1

Man.... I remember when this song came out. Awesome then and even better now after all this time

Voo da Águia

2y↑2

Thank You Mark for posting this wonderfull masterpiece of music. I have got the cd Miracle allready long ago.

Gloria Martin

3y↑2

Mr Knopfler - sheer genius. Thank you for all your music, songs and brilliance.

JonLee

11w↑2

Hoping I can share this song and movie with my true love someday when I find her

Dixie Pena

4y↑1

Love it!!

Wayne Dunn

2y↑1

Never heard this before by Willie and Mark I liked it straight away very nice song

Laura Sperber

1y↑1

One of most pure, beautiful songs ever.

BJ Lucas

5y↑7

Such a simple but powerful song!

PENELOPE MILLAR

1y↑1

As a marriage celebrant on The Southern Great Barrier Reef, I have the blessing of hearing such beautiful music and lyrics as this magical love song. Thank you for the love.

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