Hound Dog Video & Audio

This big track was recorded in 1956 in New York City.

Here's Presley's July 1st, 1956 performance of "Hound Dog"—his second television performance of the track (the first being the controversy-sparking performance on Milton Berle's show on June 5th, 1956).

Here's the film-from-the-waist-up performance from October 28th, 1956.

Along with Big Mama Thornton's version (we recommend tracking down that version for a listen, too), Freddie and the Bell Boys inspired Elvis to record the song.