Hound Dog
The story behind the song
"Hound Dog" is a twelve-bar blues song that was originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1952 and released in 1953. Her version was a hit, selling over 500,000 copies and spending weeks at number one on the R&B charts. Elvis Presley's 1956 recording is the best-known version and became his best-selling song, simultaneously topping the US pop, country, and R&B charts. It is considered an emblem of the rock 'n' roll revolution.
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Hound Dog
by Elvis Presley
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Learn how to play Hound Dog by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hound Dog chords”, “Hound Dog guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley Hound Dog chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Hound Dog chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hound Dog lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, C#7, C7.
FAQ — Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
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