BIG MAMA THORNTON – ELVIS PRESLEY – A HOUND DOG TALE: BIG MAMA, ELVIS, AND THE SONG THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING – HARDCOVER – BOOK

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The release of the song Hound Dog in 1953 marked a turning point in American popular culture, and throughout its history, the hit ballad bridged divides of race, gender, and generational conflict. Ben WynnesA Hound Dog Talediscusses the stars who made this rock n roll standard famous, from Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton to Elvis Presley, along with an eclectic cast of characters, including singers, songwriters, musicians, record producers and managers, famous television hosts, several lawyers, and even a gangster or two.

Wynnes examination of this American classic reveals how Hound Dog reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songs creation and legacy.A Hound Dog Talewill capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock n roll guitar.