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Covers of Songs

In 1952, Hound Dog was recorded by Big Mama Thornton. In 1956 it became a worldwide hit for Elvis. Grant celebrates songs successfully recorded by more than one artist.

On this day in 1952 Hound Dog was recorded for the first time by Big Mama Thornton. It then became a worldwide hit for Elvis in 1956 - many still prefer her version though. Tonight, we’d love to know the songs successfully recorded by more than one artist – and which version you enjoy most. You can text us live on 80295, email the show [email protected], join us on Whatsapp 0800 92 95 00 or just ask your smartspeaker to ask BBC Sounds to send a comment to Radio Scotland.

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Wed 13 Aug 202518:00
BBC Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • The Zutons

    Valerie

  • Candi Staton & The Source

    You Got The Love

  • Joe Cocker

    With A Little Help From My Friends

  • Hothouse Flowers

    I Can See Clearly Now

  • Keane

    Somewhere Only We Know

  • The Beat

    The Tears Of A Clown

  • Natalie Imbruglia

    Torn

  • David Gray

    Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

  • Rainbow

    Since You've Been Gone

  • The Doors

    Light My Fire

  • Aztec Camers

    Jump

  • Dolly Parton

    I Will Always Love You

  • Goldie & the Gingerbreads

    Can't You Hear My Heartbeat

  • Terry Hall

    This Guy's In Love With You

  • Jeff Buckley

    Hallelujah

  • Siouxsie and the Banshees

    Dear Prudence

  • Telex

    Rock Around The Clock

  • Billy Paul

    Your Song

  • Lulu

    The Man Who Sold The World

  • Johnny Cash

    Hurt

Broadcast

  • Wed 13 Aug 202518:00
    BBC Radio Scotland