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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.
Learn about the origin and history of "Hound Dog", a blues song recorded by Big Mama Thornton and popularized by Elvis Presley in 1956. Find out how Elvis changed the lyrics, how the songwriters felt about his version, and how it became a #1 hit.
Hound Dog is a blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that is recognized as one of the greatest songs of all time. Originally recorded by Willie Mae (‘Big Mama’) Thornton in 1952, it has since been recorded by dozens of artists, including a smash hit version by Elvis Presley in 1956.
16 cze 2022 · History writes that in 1956, the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," Elvis Presley, released "Hound Dog," a tune that would later be known as one of his signature songs. CBS News reports that the track was an instant hit and stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard charts for an impressive 11 weeks.
4 wrz 2020 · 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.
7 wrz 2020 · Elvis officially releases “Hound Dog” Elvis Presley went on to record Hound Dog on 2 July 1956 in New York City at RCA’s studio. And it was officially released about a week later, on 13 July 1956.
Big Mama Thornton. On 13 August 1952, Willie Mae Thornton, now better known as Big Mama Thornton, recorded, with Johnny Otis and his orchestra a song that would become her signature forever: “Hound Dog.” And it was just a few days after that that she had become “Big Mama Thornton.”
