[a fool in paradise]

Hound Dog was written by a couple of Jewish guys who later went on to write Elvis’ early movie hits.

[dennisw]

“Hound Dog” is a twelve-bar blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Recorded originally by Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton on August 13, 1952............
“Hound Dog” has been recorded more than 250 times.

********** the songwriters or their heirs are still getting heft checks (residuals) from this.