The Story Behind Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog"

"Hound Dog" is one of Elvis Presley's most beloved songs among fans of rock and roll. The story behind the track is quite fascinating, to say the very least. Find out more information on this song that pertains to far more than simple puppy love.

Elvis did not create the song

Contrary to popular belief, "Hound Dog" was actually written by Willie Mae "Big Momma" Thornton a year before Elvis released it. Elvis covered the song as a remake.

The song jumped Elvis to household fame

Nicknames such as "Elvis The Pelvis" started circulating due to the social taboos which streamed from his performances of the song on television. Before this song was released, he was nowhere near as recognizable to screaming women.

The song was originally written on a paper bag

Believe it or not, the song "Hound Dog" was written by kids passing back and forth a paper bag. They wrote down lyrics and turned it into a great song. Does this not mean we should implore our children to also express their creativity?

"Hound Dog" lyrics accuse impotency

The lyrics "you ain't never caught a rabbit" are indeed interpreted as the song's narrator accusing an individual that he has never had sex. Back in the late 1950's, this was pretty risky subject matter to put on the radio.

The story behind Elvis's "Hound Dog" is pretty fascinating for those who are wise to history. There are a lot of remarkable tracks out there, but "Hound Dog" has an eccentric upbringing.