The Stooges .. “I Wanna Be Your Dog“ (1969)

“I Wanna Be Your Dog“ is a song by American punk rock band the Stooges, released as the group’s debut single from the band’s 1969 self-titled debut album. In this punk classic, Iggy Pop sings about how he wants to be used sexually by a woman. Songs like this helped establish Iggy as a punk icon known for unpredictable and outrageous behaviour. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Hole, The Sex Pistols, Slayer and Joan Jett. It has also featured in many films, most notably the 1996 action film The Crow: City of Angels, in which vocalist Iggy Pop played the role of Curve, one of the film’s villains.
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