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  2. Elvis' version of this song is based on how he heard it performed by a Texas group called Freddie Bell and The Bell Boys, who released the song on the Teen label in 1955. In April 1956, Elvis was booked for two weeks at The New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas.

  3. Oct 21, 2012 · When "Hound Dog" was finally released in July of 1956, it lived up to all the hype. When originally released, it was, ironically, kept out of the #1 spot by its own A-side. In compensation for its eclipse by "Don't Be Cruel" on the pop chart, "Hound Dog" made it to #1 on the R&B and country charts.

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    It is rumored that the person Elvis is talking to in this song is famous TV personality Steve Allen whom he had a feud with. By virtue of this, many refer to it as a diss song. That being said, it should be noted that Elvis never confirmed or denied this. Steve is best remembered for being the first host of the iconic late night TV show “The Tonigh...

    Artist(s): Elvis Presley Writing: Jerry Leiber along with Mike Stoller Production: Exclusively by Steve Sholes Release: 13th of July, 1956 Album/EP:Elvis’ greatest hits album of 1958 titled “Elvis’ Golden Records” FYI: Songwriter Leiberclaimed that writing this track took only about twelve minutes.

    One of the most successful singles of the 1950s and 1960s. Actually it is considered one of the music industry’s most commercially successful singles.
    Received an induction into one of music’s most coveted hall of fames, the iconic “Grammy Hall of Fame”.
    In Rolling Stone‘s 2004 compilation of the world’s greatest songs of all time, “Hound Dog” was placed at the 19th position. And what makes this feat more remarkable is that the list comprises of 50...

    It should be noted that “Hound Dog” wasn’t originally recorded by Elvis Presley. It was first released by American singer Big Mama Thornton in 1952. Since Big Mama’s version came out, hundreds of singers and bands (including Elvis) have covered it. However, Elvis’ cover is so far the most renowned version. Elvis’ version was so popular that it was ...

    Yes. The aforementioned Elvis compilation album had the support of nine singles. This was actually the third of nine singles put out by Elvis’ management to market the album. Other prominent singles from the compilation album include “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock”.

  4. Sep 7, 2020 · For the most part we can say that the origin of the modern American music industry dates back to the mid-20 th century. And “Hound Dog” is one those songs which defined that era, having been recorded by a number of it most-popular artists.

  5. Hound Dog . From: Elvis’ Golden Records . Released: Mar. 21, 1958 . Buy. Amazon. iTunes. Listen. Amazon Music. Apple Music. Deezer. Pandora. Spotify. Tidal.

  6. Recorded originally by Big Mama Thornton on August 13, 1952, in Los Angeles and released by Peacock Records in late February 1953, "Hound Dog" was Thornton's only hit record, selling over 500,000 copies, spending 14 weeks in the R&B charts, including seven weeks at number one.

  7. Hound Dog . From: On Stage – Legacy Edition . Released: Mar. 23, 2010 . Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller. Recorded live on stage August 25, 1969, modnight show, at The International Hotel, Las Vegas. Guitar: James Burton, John Wilkinson, Elvis Presley, Charlie Hodge. Bass: Jerry Scheff. Drums: Ronnie Tutt.

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