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BIG MAMA THORNTON - ELVIS PRESLEY - A HOUND DOG TALE: BIG MAMA, ELVIS, AND THE SONG THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING - HARDCOVER - BOOK
The release of the song āHound Dogā in 1953 marked a turning point in American popular culture, and throughout its history, the hit ballad bridged divides of race, gender, and generational conflict. Ben WynneāsĀ A Hound Dog TaleĀ discusses the stars who made this rock ānā roll standard famous, from Willie Mae āBig Mamaā Thornton to Elvis Presley, along with an eclectic cast of characters, including singers, songwriters, musicians, record producers and managers, famous television hosts, several lawyers, and even a gangster or two.
Wynneās examination of this American classic reveals how āHound Dogā reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songās creation and legacy.Ā A Hound Dog TaleĀ will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock ānā roll guitar.
Wynneās examination of this American classic reveals how āHound Dogā reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songās creation and legacy.Ā A Hound Dog TaleĀ will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock ānā roll guitar.
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BIG MAMA THORNTON - ELVIS PRESLEY - A HOUND DOG TALE: BIG MAMA, ELVIS, AND THE SONG THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING - HARDCOVER - BOOKā
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The release of the song āHound Dogā in 1953 marked a turning point in American popular culture, and throughout its history, the hit ballad bridged divides of race, gender, and generational conflict. Ben WynneāsĀ A Hound Dog TaleĀ discusses the stars who made this rock ānā roll standard famous, from Willie Mae āBig Mamaā Thornton to Elvis Presley, along with an eclectic cast of characters, including singers, songwriters, musicians, record producers and managers, famous television hosts, several lawyers, and even a gangster or two.
Wynneās examination of this American classic reveals how āHound Dogā reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songās creation and legacy.Ā A Hound Dog TaleĀ will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock ānā roll guitar.
Wynneās examination of this American classic reveals how āHound Dogā reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songās creation and legacy.Ā A Hound Dog TaleĀ will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock ānā roll guitar.
