It sold over 10 million copies globally, becoming Elvis's best-selling single.
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 mine elvis presley-hound dog
"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
You can listen to the official audio or find the complete discography details on Elvis Presley's Official YouTube Channel or at Graceland . (As performed by Elvis Presley) You can listen
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 modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit.