Hound Dog

Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono

We like to do the last number and go and recover.



One, two, three, four!



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

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 - Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono's 1964 recording of 'Hound Dog' stands as a pivotal moment in her solo career, marking her bold song into rock and roll alongside her husband John Lennon. The track, originally a hit for Elvis Presley, was reimagined here with a stripped-down, minimalist approach that emphasized Ono's distinctive vocal delivery and the raw energy of the session. Released during the height of the Beatles' fame, the song reflected the turbulent and innovative spirit of the mid-1960s counterculture. While often overshadowed by her collaborative work with Lennon, this recording showcased Ono's individual artistic voice and her willingness to challenge musical norms. It remains a significant song in her discography, representing a unique fusion of rock instrumentation with her avant-garde sensibilities and serving as a testament to her enduring influence on music history.