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 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
Yeah, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine
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
Well, they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Ya know 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
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
You ain’t no friend of mine
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog