On the episode, Stoller tells the whole story of “Hound Dog” and explains why, in his opinion, contemporary observers who are convinced Presley “stole” the song from Big Mama Thornton are misguided.

Elvis Presley’s greatest ballad was allegedly created under unexpected personal circumstances that shaped the emotion behind ...

Big Mama Thornton’s biggest hit was far and away her 1952 recording of “Hound Dog” by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The press lauded the track as the top blues song in the country, spurring countless ...

In March of 1958, Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. He could’ve probably gotten out of it, but Col. Tom Parker, his manager, convinced Presley that a stint in the Army could be good for his ...

Baz Luhrmann’s epic Elvis Presley biopic will shine a spotlight on other artists who influenced Elvis himself, including singer Big Mama Thornton, the original musician behind “Hound Dog.” In the film ...

Priscilla Presley gave a new biopic about Elvis Presley her stamp of approval. The 76-year-old recently took to Facebook and praised director Baz Luhrmann’s "Elvis," which will premiere at the Cannes ...

It’s been 50 years since the King of Rock 'n' Roll’s return to concert stages was documented on the big screen. In 1970, “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is” gave fans an inside view as Presley hip swiveled ...

Priscilla Presley is offering her thoughts on the upcoming film about late ex-husband Elvis Presley after attending a private screening. “This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker’s relationship,” ...