Elvis Presley-hound Dog May 2026

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 . elvis presley-hound dog

Elvis modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit. In a famous 1956 TV performance, Elvis was

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

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

It sold over 10 million copies globally, becoming Elvis's best-selling single.