Jordanaires

But arguably the definitive recording is Elvis Presley's 1957 version, a hit that featured gospel group the Jordanaires on backing vocals.

Shortly after her rise to stardom, she began working with Elvis’ backup singers, The Jordanaires.

I mean, how would rock 'n' roll music make anyone rebel against their parents?"sfn Presley with his backup group, the Jordanaires, March 1957 The next day, Presley recorded "Hound Dog", along with " Any Way You Want Me " and " Don't Be Cruel ".

The Jordanaires sang harmony, as they had on The Steve Allen Show; they would work with Presley through the 1960s.