Hound Dog
John Lennon · Lennon [1990]
cryin' all the time;
you ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time.
You ain't never caught a rabbit
and you ain't no friend of mine.
When they said that you was highclassed,
that was just a lie;
when they said that you was highclassed,
that was just a lie.
You ain't never caught no rabbit,
you ain't no friend of mine.
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time;
you ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time.
You ain't never caught no rabbit
you ain't no friend of mine.
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time;
you ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time.
You ain't never caught a rabbit
you ain't no friend of mine.
Well, they said that you was highclassed,
well, that was just a lie;
well, they said that you was highclassed, babe,
you know it's a lie.
You ain't never caught no rabbit,
you ain't no friend of mine.
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time;
you ain't nothin' but a hound dog,
cryin' all the time.
Elvis, I love you!!
You ain't never caught no rabbit
you ain't no friend of mine.
Hound Dog
John Lennon's 1990 recording of 'Hound Dog' stands as a stark contrast to his earlier rock and roll roots, reimagining the iconic Elvis Presley hit through a lens of introspective melancholy. Released on the album 'Lennon [1990]', the track reflects Lennon's later period, where his musical style shifted away from the energetic performance of his youth toward a more subdued, acoustic-driven approach. While the original song was a defining anthem of the 1950s, Lennon's version captures the weariness and philosophical depth that characterized his work in the late 1970s and beyond. The recording serves as a testament to his enduring ability to reinterpret classic material, infusing it with his unique vocal texture and the somber mood of his final years. It remains a significant song in his discography, bridging the gap between his rebellious early career and his contemplative legacy.