In celebration of the King's 75th birthday, I've been listening to Elvis while I work. Here's some of my favorite Elvis songs:
"Burning Love". Starts fast and barely in control and gets faster and wilder as it continues, just like the subject itself. And, in the first version on this 2-for-1 video, Elvis plays guitar!
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame". A classic "broken heart / my best friend's girl" song, with an awesome power-pop piano-driven bridge. Completely earworm-catchy. (Hey, the Smiths did a surprisingly non-mopey cover!)
"A Little Less Conversation". Energy and twang, even if the actual video from the movie is a little controlling-creepy. I really like the JXL remix and video.
"Suspicious Minds". This version has it all: rocking, soulful, the white jumpsuit, Vegas, Elvis kissing the audience members, and Sammy Davis Jr!
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You". Such a marvelous love song, and Elvis's voice is just great in it. The concert video from 1973 is a little jumpy, and his voice a little rougher, so I went for the music only. But if you want to see Elvis sing it, and hear the ladies scream, check out that one.
"Burning Love". Starts fast and barely in control and gets faster and wilder as it continues, just like the subject itself. And, in the first version on this 2-for-1 video, Elvis plays guitar!
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame". A classic "broken heart / my best friend's girl" song, with an awesome power-pop piano-driven bridge. Completely earworm-catchy. (Hey, the Smiths did a surprisingly non-mopey cover!)
"A Little Less Conversation". Energy and twang, even if the actual video from the movie is a little controlling-creepy. I really like the JXL remix and video.
"Suspicious Minds". This version has it all: rocking, soulful, the white jumpsuit, Vegas, Elvis kissing the audience members, and Sammy Davis Jr!
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You". Such a marvelous love song, and Elvis's voice is just great in it. The concert video from 1973 is a little jumpy, and his voice a little rougher, so I went for the music only. But if you want to see Elvis sing it, and hear the ladies scream, check out that one.
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