Author : Ben Wynne
Release : 2024-02-07
Genre : Music
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Book Rating : 498/5 ( reviews)

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A Hound Dog Tale - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Hound Dog Tale write by Ben Wynne. This book was released on 2024-02-07. A Hound Dog Tale available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The release of the song “Hound Dog” 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 Wynne’s A Hound Dog Tale discusses the stars who made this rock ’n’ roll standard famous, from Willie Mae “Big Mama” 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. Wynne’s examination of this American classic reveals how “Hound Dog” reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the song’s 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 ’n’ roll guitar.