| "Tiger Man (King of the Jungle)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rufus Thomas, Jr. | |
| Released | July 8, 1953 |
| Recorded | June 30, 1953 |
| Label | Sun |
| Songwriter(s) | Joe Hill Louis, Sam Phillips (as Sam Burns) |
"Tiger Man (King of the Jungle)" is a song written by Joe Hill Louis and Sam Phillips (credited as Sam Burns).[1] It was recorded for Sun Records by Rufus Thomas, Jr. in June 1953 and released as a single in July 1953.[2]
The song was notably covered by Elvis Presley for his '68 Comeback Special.[3] Another live version was featured in his 1970 concert film Elvis: That's the Way It Is and the accompanying album That's the Way It Is.
History[edit]
Rufus Thomas recorded the song for Sun Records on June 30, 1953. On July 8, 1953, his recording was released as a single,[2] with "Save That Money" on the opposite side.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Rufus Thomas, Jr. – Tiger Man (King Of The Jungle) / Save That Money (Vinyl)". Discogs. July 1953.
"Rufus Thomas, Jr. – Tiger Man (King Of The Jungle) / Save That Money (2013, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-02-13. - ^ a b "Cover versions of Tiger Man (King of the Jungle) by Rufus Thomas, Jr". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ Mike Eder (1 September 2013). Elvis Music FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King's Recorded Works. Backbeat. pp. 145–. ISBN 978-1-61713-581-1.
