We're finally talking about The King! Vocal Analysis of Elvis Presley performing 'Hound Dog' in 1956

Today we're watching a clip of Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show, and the audience's excitement is palpable! This performance of "Hound Dog" was recorded live in October 1956.

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[fabianobezerra]

Please do more reactions to Elvis Presley's songs, I really like your analyses, they are very consistent with a lot of richness, and Elvis has great live performances to analyze. I really like your presentation on Bridge trouble water.

[benjamins.]

Elvis cast a spell on us and it's eternal

[robbansa]

Elvis is the man of 1000 voices, he choses what voice to sing different songs with. If you listen to a ballad by Elvis from the same year, you get a different smooth voice. Same thing during all his career.

[johnfry]

I’ve never heard anyone really talk about Elvis objectively. It’s always just two words. The King. But no one ever really explained why. Thanks! Wonderful analysis of a legend.

[johnbattles]

To me, what makes his expertise at showmanship and owning the stage even more impressive is that he was just barely three years out of high school in 1956! He was 21 here. The film he's referring to was his first movie "Love Me Tender" which co-starred Richard Egan and Debra Padget. His fine natural acting ability, humor, and dramatic expression were already showing in it.

[Indy]

Elvis’s voice got stronger as he grew older…….watch “Bridge over troubled water” live in Las Vegas…….a vocal masterpiece

[joe]

Elvis from 1954-58 was pure energy. A lightning rod. That's really his great period. I love his 1968-73 era as well but '54-58 is really what made him a legend. When you listen to all of his recordings from that period, he's absolutely full of great energy, sound, and it's just addictive to listen to and to watch. These recordings are 70 years old now and still strike people and light you up - how many artists can say that? Not many.

[chrislindsley]

Elvis had a super power. He knew the power he had over his audiences and he knew how to use it. Dude was one of THE great performers and he knew it.

[chriswayne]

He was only 21 years old here. To have that showmanship and charisma so young is amazing. I love your reactions.

[davidreed]

"If I Can Dream" is my favorite Elvis song. There is power in that voice.

[steelbat]

I truly enjoy hearing a young person as yourself appreciate Elvis. I’m 68 and grew up listening to this legend. I also, thankfully, got to see him in concert on New Years Eve, 1976. I feel very blessed to have shared the same building as him. As another commenter said, “Elvis is eternal”. He was a gift from God...

[troyannbladsacker]

He was a precious gift from God. One that we will never see again. I am 70. I was there at the beginning. In 1956 when I was 3 years old, my whole family went to see Elvis at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. I can still remember bits and pieces of it, especially his dancing. My sister was a teenager so I was right in the middle of all of the wonderful fifties rock and roll. In fact, Frankie Ford of Sea Cruise fame used to practice in our backyard in New Orleans with his band. I had a wonderful childhood and my parents also were very cool and loved every minute of it.

[philippesauvie]

People just hadn’t seen performing like this. You were watching the beginning of rock ‘n’ roll music.

[snakeinthegrass]

Please don't stop the Elvis! Love hearing expert testimony on my favorite singer/performer!!

[gbbryangad]

Great analysis. Not a great song for his vocals, but it really shows his stage presence and charisma. Nobody could match that. And dear god he was beautiful!!

[christhornycroft]

If you want to hear what his voice could really do, If I Can Dream, Trouble and Tryin’ To Get To You from his 1968 Comeback Special are peak Elvis and mandatory listening. His range and vocal control were off the charts. He could go from smooth to raspy and back again effortlessly. He could sing any song. Not just rock. He was great with blues.

[Joe-ymbw]

Let's be honest the man had it some people have that special charismatic ability he definitely had it. Love your analysis of the king

[chriscody]

Watched another video comparing his voice, and they were in awe as well of how he could adapt his voice depending on the song. His Ballads are just Amazing.

[paulasmith]

I wish i could have been there screaming with the ladies. loved your reaction, thank you More Elvis please.

[michaeliacangelo]

You probably have the best reaction I’ve heard. You just nailed his whole performance style