Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel

One of the most successful double A-side singles in history, capturing Elvis Presley's transition from regional rockabilly star to global icon. 'Don't Be Cruel' features a bouncy, pop-oriented rhythm heavily augmented by the Jordanaires' backing vocals, which Presley arranged himself. The flip side, a blistering cover of Big Mama Thornton's 'Hound Dog', famously sparked national outrage due to Presley's suggestive hip gyrations during television performances.