Hair of the Dog (song)

"Hair of the Dog" is a song by Scottish rock band Nazareth, released on their 1975 studio album, Hair of the Dog. The song, alongside "Love Hurts", remains their most successful and popular.

Nazareth

 * Dan McCafferty – vocals, talk box
 * Manny Charlton – guitars, synthesizer
 * Pete Agnew – bass, backing vocals
 * Darrell Sweet – drums, cowbell, tambourine, backing vocals

Cover versions
The song has been covered many times by various artists.

Guns N' Roses version
American hard rock band Guns N' Roses covered the song on their 1993 album, "The Spaghetti Incident?". This version features the signature guitar riff from the Beatles' "Day Tripper" as a gag at the end.

Personnel

 * W. Axl Rose – vocals
 * Slash – lead guitar, talkbox
 * Duff McKagan – bass, backing vocals
 * Matt Sorum – drums, percussion
 * Gilby Clarke – rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Britny Fox version
American glam metal band Britny Fox covered the song on their 1989 studio album, Boys in Heat.

Personnel

 * "Dizzy" Dean Davidson – vocals, rhythm guitar
 * Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar
 * Billy Childs – bass
 * Johnny Dee – drums

Other versions
It has also been covered by Paul Di'Anno, The Michael Schenker Group and Warrant. Stone Rider covered the song for their 2008 studio album, Three Legs of Trouble.