Presley-hound Dog - Elvis
The song was released as a single in July 1956 and topped the charts for 11 weeks.
Elvis modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit. elvis presley-hound dog
The song follows a standard 12-bar blues structure using three major chords (C, F, and G). The song was released as a single in
"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) elvis presley-hound dog