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"Hound Dog"
Elvis Presley

"Hound Dog" took 31 takes but 11 days later the single appeared in the shops resulting in Elvis's 4th American #1.

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In cover versions

Eric Clapton has done a cover as have others including Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard.

Elvis Presley

66%
Eric Clapton

3%
Big Mama Thornton

15%
John Entwhistle

2%
Jimi Hendrix & Little Richard

2%
The Everley Brothers

2%
Jerry Lee Lewis

5%
John Lennon

3%
Royal Artillery Band

... an excellent representation of what Elvis meant in the '50s.

Ian Mackay, New Jersey

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