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It sold over 10 million copies globally, becoming Elvis's best-selling single.
The song follows a standard 12-bar blues structure using three major chords (C, F, and G).
In a famous 1956 TV performance, Elvis was forced to sing the song to an actual Basset Hound wearing a top hat to tone down his controversial hip-gyrating dance moves. elvis presley-hound dog
The song was released as a single in July 1956 and topped the charts for 11 weeks.
"Hound Dog" is a definitive 12-bar blues rock 'n' roll anthem recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956. Originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for blues singer Big Mama Thornton , Elvis's version transformed the song into a global pop phenomenon. (As performed by Elvis Presley) It sold over 10 million copies globally, becoming
Elvis modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit.
You can listen to the official audio or find the complete discography details on Elvis Presley's Official YouTube Channel or at Graceland . The song was released as a single in
Well, 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 mine
