• Appropriation versus inspiration and the original “Hound Dog”

  • Feb 5 2025
  • Length: 7 mins
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Appropriation versus inspiration and the original “Hound Dog”

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  • Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” was a hit when released in 1956. But the original was recorded several years earlier by Big Mama Thornton. Today, we’ll hear learn about the economics behind recording and some of the Black artists who inspired the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But first: Your Temu, Shein and Amazon packages might be delayed. After new tariffs by the Trump administration, USPS says it’s suspending package acceptance from China and Hong Kong.
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