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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 âHound Dogâ 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 Wynneâs A Hound Dog Tale discusses the stars who made this rock ânâ roll standard famous, from Willie Mae âBig Mamaâ 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.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ roll guitar.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ roll guitar.
The release of the song âHound Dogâ 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 Wynneâs A Hound Dog Tale discusses the stars who made this rock ânâ roll standard famous, from Willie Mae âBig Mamaâ 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.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ roll guitar.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ 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 - BOOKâ
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The release of the song âHound Dogâ 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 Wynneâs A Hound Dog Tale discusses the stars who made this rock ânâ roll standard famous, from Willie Mae âBig Mamaâ 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.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ roll guitar.
Wynneâs examination of this American classic reveals how âHound Dogâ reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the songâs creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale 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 ânâ roll guitar.
