The original version of Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was about a freeloading gigolo. A band changed the lyrics.

Elvis Presley ‘s “Hound Dog” wasn’t originally by Elvis. The tune was written in 10 or 15 minutes. Subsequently, one of the writers of the song said it had to be performed in a specific way.

Doja Cat's song 'Vegas,' the hit single from the 'Elvis' soundtrack, uses only a line from Presley's 'Hound Dog' and appears briefly in the film. Should it qualify for an Oscar?

Big Mama Thornton, who recorded the original version of “Hound Dog” in 1952, years before Presley had a hit with it, was Ms. Dukureh’s first major acting role.

The Broadway hit from 2005 mocks the classic Elvis Presley image with a perky, self-aware, sarcastic and downright silly show ...

“Elvis” uses less than a minute of the Doja Cat vocal during a montage of Beale Street scenes, as young Presley overhears Thornton (played by Shonka Dukureh) sing “Hound Dog” and ...

Though “Love Me Tender” was the theme song of the 1956 film of the same name, Elvis’s debut film was originally titled The Reno Brothers — producers changed the film’s title when the song, which was ...

Elvis was the last dog left at a Chicago animal shelter after an adoption event. Days later, he was adopted by a couple, and one of his new owners used to be an Elvis impersonator.

Elvis Presley performs ‘Hound Dog’ in 1956 Earlier this month the news broke that actress Shonka Dukureh was found dead in her apartment.

‘Hound Dog’ Review: A Soul-Searching Journey Strays Off Course Melis Aker’s new play with music, presented by Ars Nova and PlayCo., follows a musical prodigy without drive or passion.

Elvis Presley's tops songs include "Hound Dog" and "Suspicious Minds." Here's a list of his 37 biggest hits.

Hound Dog was originally penned by writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The latter recently appeared on an episode of the Rolling Stone Podcast where he recalled Elvis' version hitting the airwaves.