Alabama native 'Big Mama' Thornton made 'Hound Dog' a hit before Elvis - Alabama News Center
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Alabama native 'Big Mama' Thornton made 'Hound Dog' a hit before Elvis - Alabama News Center
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Big Mama Thornton sings Hound Dog--the song Elvis will later make famous
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Big Mama Thornton sings Hound Dog--the song Elvis will later make famous
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Big Mama Thornton Interview - The Arhoolie Foundation
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Alabama native 'Big Mama' Thornton to be honored in her hometown - Alabama News Center
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Alabama native 'Big Mama' Thornton to be honored in her hometown - Alabama News Center
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Hound Dog” Songwriter Says the Song Was Never Stolen from Big Mama Thornton for Elvis Presley - American Songwriter
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Hound Dog by Big Mama Thornton
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame to induct 4 on Saturday, including Big Mama Thornton
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