Lyrics
Phonograph emits melodies at night
Some of the howlers imitate it
Giving zoo wolves lessons in music
The lions and the tigers, and perhaps the camel
May be taught to change their vocal methods
The first wolves howled a certain way
The call of the wolf is little changed to-day
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Credits
Songwriter
Words and music by Christian Crumlish (BMI)
Personnel
- Christian Crumlish – ukulele, vocals
- David Gans – guitar
- Robert Wade – bass
- Javier Navarrette – congas, shakers
Recording dates
| Date | Session details |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2023 | Crumlish on electric ukulele and vocals, Gans on electric guitar with his effects pedals rig, Wade on bass, and Navarrette on congas and shakers. Overdubbed lead vocals after instrumental take. |
| June 21, 2024 | Recut vocals, doubling and tripling some parts. |
| March 5, 2025 | Gans added vocalese parts. Final mix. |
Song Notes
On Monday, May 27, 1912, the New York Times published an article about a scientist who believed wolves and other zoo animals could be trained to sing in key. These are their stories.
