8 “Hound Dog” – Covered by Elvis Presley, Original by Big Mama Thorton
When you think of Elvis, two songs probably pop into mind, “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog.” Most people know Carl Perkins recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” first, but few remember Big Mama Thorton’s original take of “Hound Dog.” After Elvis put his rock and roll imprint on the song, it was forever his.