#hound dog

[keepingupwithkarasuno]

Requested by: anon

Dude this is the fastest I’ve ever completed a req like I busted out laughing the second I read it so I hope you enjoy it 😭

I didn’t know how to end it I’m so sorry it’s a lame ending 😭😭

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[cosmicseaslugs]

Piece I made for the @aizawasoulmatezine a while back :)

I liked the idea of platonic soulmates and everyone at UA being destined to meet and work together in any setting or AU

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[redmeatsauce]

Blondes have more fun

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[vintage-tigre]

#aesthetic #vintage #old school cool #Porsche #classic car #style #doggo #hound dog #golden retriever #adventure #travel #must love dogs

[from-memphis-with-love]

Let's talk about Hound Dog

With the upcoming release of the movie Priscilla, it seems that there are tons of trolls out and about on Tumblr trying to inundate the #Elvis tag with lies and misinformation about Elvis.

Like, for one, that he stole music from black recording artists. One of the most pervasive--and incorrect--rumors specifically revolves around the song "Hound Dog."

People say that Elvis stole the song from Big Mama Thornton, a talented (and black) rhythm and blues singer/songwriter.

But what if I told you that "Hound Dog" was written by two Jewish guys?

And that Elvis' rendition was not based on Big Mama Thornton's 1952 version, but rather on Freddie Bell & the Bellboys 1955 version?

First, let's talk about how the song came to be in the first place.

In 1952, bandleader Johnny Otis introduced Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton to songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who were inspired by her powerful and gritty blues style to write the song. Characterized by its bold lyrics and Thornton’s robust delivery, the song told the story of a woman dismissing a useless man from her life, with the iconic opening line serving as a euphemism for a man who is a burden rather than a benefit ("You ain't nothing but a hound dog/Been snoopin' 'round my door/You can wag your tail/But I ain't gon' feed you no more").

The writing process was influenced by both Thornton's imposing physical presence and vocal style and sought to capture her fierce and unapologetic personality without using explicit language.

And quite frankly, the song is kick ass. Have a listen here:

It was written for a woman to vocally chastise her selfish and exploitative man, making use of metaphor and sexual double entendre common in the bawdy genre, and effectively embodied Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton's robust and unapologetic persona.

In a stroke of genius, Leiber and Stoller crafted the iconic piece in just 12 to 15 minutes, with Leiber jotting down the lyrics spontaneously during a car ride. The process involved a challenging rhyme scheme and a complex metric structure of the music. In addition to the original version, they also created an alternate version titled "Tom Cat," adding diversity to Thornton's musical repertoire.

Thornton’s rendition of "Hound Dog" played a pivotal role in transitioning black R&B into rock music and symbolized the blending of racial lines in music ahead of legal desegregation in public schools. Initially, Thornton performed the song as a ballad, but Leiber and Stoller, who held her version as their favorite, guided her to the more rhythmic and edgy style that became iconic. New York University music professor Maureen Mahon highlights the significance of Thornton's version as "an important [part of the] beginning of rock-and-roll, especially in its use of the guitar as the key instrument."

Many assert that Elvis was the first to cover her song, but that is untrue. By the end of 1953, at least six "answer songs" that responded to 'Big Mama' Thornton's original version were released. According to Peacock Records' Don Robey (who, it would come to be known, defrauded Leiber, Stoller, and Big Mama Thornton out of money for "Hound Dog"), these songs were "bastardizations" of the original and reduced its sales potential.

By 1955, enter Freddie Bell and the Bellboys.

In 1955, Bernie Lowe of Teen Records believed "Hound Dog" could have a broader appeal and commissioned Freddie Bell of Freddie Bell and the Bellboys to rewrite and sanitize the song for mainstream audiences.

Jerry Leiber found these alterations irritating, criticizing the new lyrics for making "no sense", even though the modified version became a regular feature in Bell and the Bellboys’ Las Vegas act.

You can listen to their version here. Sound familiar?

Finally, we come to Elvis.

In 1956, Presley and his band first heard "Hound Dog" while they were in Las Vegas, where they were booked to perform at the Venus Room of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino. During their stay from April 23 to May 6 of that year, they encountered the song at the Sands Casino, where Freddie Bell and the Bellboys were performing their sanitized version of the tune, having transformed it from a racy song about a disappointing lover into a song literally about a dog.

Elvis Presley was instantly captivated by the song. Its catchy melody and lyrics had him returning to the performance multiple times to grasp its chords and lyrics fully. Scotty Moore, Presley's guitarist, and D.J. Fontana, his drummer, corroborated that Elvis was heavily influenced by the Bellboys’ version of the song. Presley, although acquainted with Big Mama Thornton's original bluesy version, was more drawn to the Bellboys' rock and roll, more comedic rendition.

Soon after, Presley introduced "Hound Dog" to his own live performances, first showcasing it at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. Initially, his execution of the song bore a more measured pace and almost burlesque feel, influenced directly by the Bellboys’ comical, Las Vegas-style performance.

At around 1:30 in the video below, you can see and hear the slowed-down version as Elvis might have performed it in Las Vegas.

It was not long before the song became a staple in Presley’s performances, and a twangy guitar and a hard-driving rock and roll beat were added, making its debut as the closing number at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis on May 15, 1956. The audience of 7,000 at the Memphis Cotton Festival witnessed the inception of what would become a classic element in Presley’s shows, enduring for a time as his standard closer.

Elvis Presley’s version of "Hound Dog" is not considered a direct lift of Thornton’s original, but rather an adaptation of a song that had not reached the status of a "standard" in the music industry. Presley encountered the song through the Bellboys’ version, which was itself one of a number of covers of the original. Furthermore, respected music analysts and critics, including George Plasketes and Michael Coyle, emphasize that most of the audience in Presley's era were not familiar with Thornton's 1953 original recording, and thus, Presley's version cannot be perceived as a theft or usurpation.

Moreover, it is essential to highlight that Presley held a deep respect for Thornton’s original version and even had a copy in his personal record collection, indicating an acknowledgment of the song's origins.

Presley's rendition of "Hound Dog," influential as it became, was part of the broader practice of artists adapting and interpreting songs to suit different styles and audiences. Presley's had often recounted his admiration for other renditions and related songs--and often rebuked the notion that he was the King of Rock and Roll, instead preferring to refer to Fats Domino with the title.

Contrary to persistent stereotypes suggesting Elvis Presley claimed sole credit for the rise of rock and roll, the singer himself acknowledged the black community’s paramount contribution to the genre. In a 1957 interview with Jet magazine, Presley openly dismissed the notion of being the originator of the genre.

In the interview, he expressed his admiration for black musicians, conceding that his own renditions could not match the authenticity and soul of artists like Fats Domino. Elvis cited his childhood experiences attending black churches, such as Rev. Brewster’s church in Memphis, as instrumental in fostering his love for the music that would later define his career. Through such statements, Elvis sought to underscore the black community's foundational role in shaping rock and roll.

His open admiration for and familiarity with black music and black artists proved that his interpretation of "Hound Dog" was not an act of appropriation, but rather a contribution to the evolving landscape of rock and roll.

#elvis presley #elvis #hound dog #elvis history #Youtube

[bnha-more-like-bnh-gay]

Izuku: I feel like I might be a little bit fucked up-

Hound dog, sarcastically: noooo, really??? A little???

Izuku:

Izuku: okay-

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[scoutingthetrooper]

I got a new beagle puppy. her name is Piper.

#beagle #dog #puppy #pet #hound #hound dog #cute #adorable #scoutingthetrooper

[hunter-husky]

Do you Rp?

Sensitive body parts are so funny, you telling me if I rub a specific part of your body it drives you off the wall? insanity... and some people don't even have things like that! wonder why that is

#Tod #Copper #Fox and the hound #comic #text #neck #neck bite #neck biting #hound dog #fox

[epickiya722]

I love how the guys working at UA actually DO have a degree. Like yeah i teach 10 ways to non fatally catch some guys but also math homework

Also if being a hero doesn't work out then you have some other options at least

Midnight teaches Art History. Present Mic teaches English. Cementos teaches Modern Literature and Ectoplasm is a Math teacher. They definitely have degrees!

And I'm sure Power Loader probably has a degree in Engineering due to being a Support Course teacher. Recovery Girl probably has a medical degree and Hound Dog is a guidance counselor.

Then there's Nezu who... he's Nezu!!!

#kiya answers #bnha #mha #boku no hero academia #my hero academia #ua high school #ua high #nezu #principal nezu #hound dog #recovery girl #midnight #cementos #present mic #ectoplasm #power loader

[389]

Colombo

#Colombo #tv #stills #film #peter falk #dog #dogs #basset hound #hound dog #u

[sharkdream3421]

Waking up in the Morning (Fumikage Tokoyami, Gang Orca, Hound Dog)

Fumikage Tokoyami:

You inhaled your boyfriend's scent as you cuddled closer to him. Tokoyami wrapped his hands around your torso as your nose touched his beak. You opened your eyes and stared into Tokoyami's red ones.

"Good morning Fumikage."

Tokoyami closed his eyes as he leaned onto your shoulder and was enjoying your presence.

"Good morning my dearest."

You moved your hand to the top of his head and move your hands through the soft feathers on his head. Tokoyami moaned a little as he moved his head slightly. He then looked at your face and put his hand on your cheek. You leaned into his touch, and smiled.

Tokoyami studied your face. This was the woman he loved, and he would do anything for you. Tokoyami gave a little nibble on the cheek as a sign of his affection towards you.

Gang Orca (Kugo Sakamata):

You smiled seeing your boyfriend walk into the living room.

"I noticed your lack of presence in bed, what's wrong my love?" Kugo asked as he sat on the couch next to you and put his large arm around your back.

"Nothing's wrong I just had a nightmare, nothing big. I was just dreaming about zombies chasing me." You said as you leaned towards his chest, which was covered by a white t-shirt.

Kugo kissed the top of your head as a deep chuckle escaped his mouth.

"I'll protect you from those zombies, I would make sure they would never lay a bite on you." Kugo replied.

You smiled again as you put your hand on Kugo's cheek. You felt his rubber skin, which was always comforting to touch. Kugo leaned into your hand with his eyes closed.

"I know, Kugo. Thank you," You commented.

Kugo opened his eyes and ran a large hand through your hair, "Of course Y/N, anything for you."

Hound Dog (Ryo Inui):

You cuddled into Ryo and enjoyed the soft touch of his fur.

"Good morning love." Ryo told you.

You chuckled as you wrapped your entire body around Ryo and cuddled into him. Ryo had so much fur due to his quirk and he felt like a giant pillow.

You looked at his eyes and then leaned forward to boop your nose to his.

Ryo laughed as he then slowly started to stop he looked down at your leg to notice that you had a small, circular, bloody mark.

Ryo took your leg and brought it up to his body.

"What happened Y/N?" Ryo asked.

You knew you couldn't say anything. He was very protective of you and wanted to know where you were most of the time.

"I just fell on a rock, I'm okay Ryo." You said patting his hair.

Ryo looked up at you with a critical stare in his gaze.

"No your not okay...not until I lick it." Ryo smirked as he leaned his head down and stroked his tongue across the wound.

You laughed as his tongue met your skin. You loved him so much, and you thought that it was thoughtful that he would lick your wounds to try to make you feel better.

You chuckled, "Thank you Ryo. I love you."

"I love you too Y/N, and don't ever forget it." Ryo replied.

Masterlist

#ryo inui #hound dog #tokoyami fukimage #hound dog x reader #gang orca #my hero academia #kugo sakamata #kuugo sakamata #gang orca x reader #tokoyami x reader #anime

[hounddog-nyx]

#family! #basset hound #hound dog #hounddog-nyx #puppy #basset hound puppy #Cats #ginger cats #orange cats

[puppy--jam]

Favourite animated movie: 005

directed by Ted Berman, Art Stevens and Richard Rich (1981)

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#the fox and the hound #disney #walt disney #bronze age #tod #copper #fox #hound dog #lis i pies #my favourite #favourite movies

[bleuhillbitz]

Dungeons and doggies day 17. Basset Hound + Fighter.

This young pup has just lost his group of friends from a surprise attack, now he sits contemplating his next adventure. Will you invite him into your group or leave him?

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[dogteath]

𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬.

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[hkartincolor]

Volume 20 cover

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