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"Hound Dog" took 31 takes but 11 days later the single appeared in the shops resulting in Elvis's 4th American #1.

Elvis Presley Song facts

Composers
Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller

Genre
Blues, Rock

Album  
Elvis (US Bonus Tracks 1956)

Year of Release  
1956

In cover versions

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton has done a cover as have others including Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard.
   Listen to Eric Clapton's version

MORE COVER VERSIONS
Elvis Presley
67%
Eric Clapton
3%
Big Mama Thornton
15%
John Entwhistle
2%
Jimi Hendrix & Little Richard
2%
The Everley Brothers
2%
Jerry Lee Lewis
5%
John Lennon
3%
Royal Artillery Band
1%

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... an excellent representation of what Elvis meant in the '50s.

Ian Mackay, New Jersey
  Listen to Scotty Moore on his guitar solo

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