One of rock n’ roll’s & blues’ most known and liked songs, “Hound Dog” was first recorded by Willie Mae Thornton and has been covered many times since then. However the song’s most popular version is the 1956-dated cover by Elvis Presley, who added more guitars to the song.
Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the song is not for people who want a meaningful meaning or a coherent story, but it does offer catchy lyrics and fun attitude. “Hound Dog” is a frequent track for swing, blues and lindy hop dancers.
“Hound Dog” sample lyrics:
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Well they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Yeah they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Great song! thanks for sharing