How Much Did Big Momma Thorton Make Off Hound Dog?
How Much Did Big Momma Thorton Make Off Hound Dog? “Hound Dog” was a hit for Thornton, too. Her version stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart for seven weeks in 1953 and sold almost two million copies. She earned $500 for her trouble. Did Elvis pay royalties for Hound Dog? Those ventures