Elvis Presley's Hound Dog

“Hound Dog” is a song that took America by storm and continues to resonate throughout the nation today. The song was first produced by Big Mama Thornton and later recorded by Elvis Presley. By listening to both versions, one will find a number of similarities and differences. Regarding similarities, both artists heavily incorporate elements of the blues. In both versions, the artists use standardized lyrical patterns with guitar breaks in between. Moreover, both employ handclapping to the overall rhythm of the song. Lastly, the guitar and drums are used to accompany the singers in both versions. While there certainly are some similarities, the differences between the versions are much more evident. For one, the lyrics are different. In Big