Blues singer 'Big Mama' Thornton had a hit with 'Hound Dog.' Then

After the “king of rock-and-roll” recorded a version, Thornton’s original was largely forgotten.

Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog (1952) Blues

Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog (1952) Blues

Big Mama Thornton - Wikipedia

Recording Academy / GRAMMYs on X: Singer/songwriter Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton's rendition of Hound Dog was a smash hit! This wasn't Thornton's only accomplishment. See her countless achievements and how she paved

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Hound Dog (song) - Wikipedia

Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog (1952) Blues

Big Mama Thornton, Legendary blues singer and songwriter. 1959. And today is her birthday. She was first to record Hound Dog and sold 2 million copies. : r/OldSchoolCool