Hound Dog

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Hound Dog is a 1953 song by Big Mama Thorton. It was popularized in 1956 when Elvis Presley covered it. The Beatles covered it live from 1957 to 1961. No recording exists, though John played it as a solo performer.

Contents 1 Personnel 2 Available Versions 2.1 John Lennon 2.2 George Harrison and Ringo Starr 3 Known Unavailable Versions 4 Source

Personnel

• Lead Vocals: John Lennon

Available Versions

John Lennon

• Sometime In New York City sessions, March 1972, (Bootlegs)
• Live Rehearsal, August 1972, (Bootlegs)
• Live Rehearsal, August 21, 1972, (Bootlegs)
• Live In New York City, August 30, 1972, (Live In New York City)

George Harrison and Ringo Starr

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, January 20, 1988, (Bootlegs)

Known Unavailable Versions

• Live Performances, 1957-1961
• Live at The Cavern Club, August 7, 1957

Source

• LEWISOHN M., 1992, The Complete Beatles Chronicle, Hamlyn -- Buy it on Amazon.com