Hound Dog was a hit for Elvis in 1956. That sure sounds like a long time ago now!
Over
40 million people saw Elvis perform this on the Milton Berle Show – and then
controversy exploded. Statements were
made that his energetic youthful movements were "an influence on juvenile
delinquency". The nickname Elvis
the Pelvis dates from around this time.
The
song did very well considering it started out as a B side!
It is always surprising who makes an impression on our lives.
ReplyDeleteHe is as popular a singer now, as he was when he was alive. He certainly was not, a one hit wonder.