Dog: Elvis Presley-hound

The song was released as a single in July 1956 and topped the charts for 11 weeks.

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

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 elvis presley-hound dog

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.

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

The song follows a standard 12-bar blues structure using three major chords (C, F, and G).

Elvis modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit. The song follows a standard 12-bar blues structure

"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)