“Hound Dog” is a classic rock and roll song that Elvis Presley recorded in 1956. Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the song was originally recorded by Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton in 1952. Elvis Presley’s version, however, became one of the most famous and influential recordings of the track.
About The Song
Elvis recorded “Hound Dog” at RCA Studios in New York City on July 2, 1956. The song features Presley’s energetic and charismatic vocal delivery, accompanied by a lively arrangement that includes a prominent guitar riff. The lyrics playfully depict a scolding of someone who has been unfaithful.
Upon its release, “Hound Dog” became a massive hit, topping the charts and contributing to Elvis Presley’s rise to superstardom. The song is often associated with the early years of rock and roll and is considered one of Presley’s signature tracks.
Elvis’s dynamic performance of “Hound Dog” on television, particularly on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” is iconic and remembered as a defining moment in the history of rock and roll. The song has since been covered by various artists and continues to be celebrated as a classic in the rock and roll genre.
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You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Well, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Well, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Well, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Ya know they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
You ain’t no friend of mine
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog