theafrosistuh:

thekingslaststand:

Don’t get this confused…Big Mama Thornton dropped “Hound Dog” first…

Fuck Elvis

Exhibit A. 

She may have made this a hit but Elvis brought it to attention for Black Artists.

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   i am ashamed of myself for not knowing this. she is so much better than elvis.

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   She may have made this a hit but Elvis brought it to attention for Black Artists.

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