Who sang “Hound Dog” before Elvis Presley?

American rhythm-and-blues singer Big Mama Thornton originally recorded “Hound Dog” on August 13, 1952. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who went on to write such early rock and roll classics as “Yakety Yak” (performed by the Coasters) and “Love Potion No. 9” (by the Clovers). Leiber and Stoller also wrote “Stand by Me” with Ben E. King, who recorded the song. Elvis Presley recorded his version of “Hound Dog” in 1956.