Introduction
Elvis Presley’s iconic performance of “Hound Dog” on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 28, 1956, remains etched in the annals of music history. This electrifying rendition not only catapulted Elvis to superstardom but also left an indelible mark on the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll.
Did You Know?
Elvis’s performance of “Hound Dog” on The Ed Sullivan Show was a watershed moment in television history. With his magnetic charisma and sultry moves, Elvis sent shockwaves through the conservative 1950s America. The reaction was so intense that the cameras had to be careful not to capture his gyrating hips, deeming them too scandalous for the era.
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Lyrics
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 lieYeah, you ain’t never caught a rabbitAnd you ain’t no friend of mine
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
Well, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYa know 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
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 rabbitYou ain’t no friend of mine
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Barbara Desetto