Hound Dog [Sha-Na-Na]
Grease Soundtrack · Grease [Original 1978 Soundtrack] [1991]
You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit,
and you ain't no friend of mine
They said you were high class, honey that was just a lie
Called you all high class, that was just a lie
You ain't never caught a rabbit,
and you ain't no friend of mine
They said you were high class, honey that was just a lie
Called you all high class, that was just a lie
You ain't never caught a rabbit,
and you ain't no friend of mine
You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time
You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit,
and you ain't no friend of mine
Hound Dog [Sha-Na-Na]
Performed by the Grease Soundtrack, this recording adapts the iconic rock and roll classic for the 1978 film. The track features the signature 'Sha-Na-Na' vocal style, a rhythmic chant that became synonymous with the song's energetic performance. While the original composition was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, this version serves as a pivotal musical moment in the movie, driving the narrative of the dance competition between Danny Zuko and Rizzo. The recording captures the high-energy, rebellious spirit of the era, blending the original song's structure with the specific vocal treatment required for the on-screen choreography. It remains a defining piece of the Grease soundtrack, illustrating how rock and roll was integrated into mainstream cinema during the late 1970s.