Elvis Presley, often hailed as the King of Rock and Roll, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and groundbreaking songs. Among his many hits, “Hound Dog” stands out as an iconic anthem that epitomizes the raw energy and rebellious spirit of early rock and roll.
Released in 1956, “Hound Dog” was originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for blues singer Big Mama Thornton. However, it was Elvis Presley’s electrifying rendition that propelled the song to legendary status. With its infectious rhythm, driving guitar riff, and Elvis’s distinctive vocal delivery, “Hound Dog” became an instant classic and a symbol of the emerging rock and roll movement.
Did you know
- Elvis Presley recorded his version of “Hound Dog” on July 2, 1956, at RCA Studios in New York City, during the same session where he recorded “Don’t Be Cruel”.
- Elvis’s electrifying performance of “Hound Dog” on The Milton Berle Show on June 5, 1956, caused quite a stir and significantly boosted his national fame.
- “Hound Dog” set a record by staying at the top of the Billboard R&B chart for an impressive 11 weeks in 1956.
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Lyrics
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeWell, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mineWell, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYeah, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYeah, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mineYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeWell, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mineWell, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYeah, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieWell, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mineWell, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYa know they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieWell, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mineYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dogCryin’ all the timeWell, you ain’t never caught a rabbitYou ain’t no friend of mineYou ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
