"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]
| "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) |
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.