Posted March 27, 200718 yr We all know of songs which were written, either about Elvis or where there is some reference to him, but I found this link on Wilipedia which lists many of them :) Wondering if there are any more ;) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs...g_Elvis_Presley I came across it when I was looking at a clip on YouTube by Bob Dylan called Went To See The Gypsy Elvis Tribute from Bob Dylan in 1970 Dylan wrote "Went To See The Gypsy" after his first meeting with Elvis Presley. Several references are made regarding Presley's career move in Las Vegas, but there's also a mention of a "little Minnesota town," a rare instance where Dylan references his own childhood. Are They really met or it was only Dylan's fantasy? I don't know... WENT TO SEE THE GYPSY (Words and Music by Bob Dylan) 1970, 1976 Big Sky Music Album New Morning WENT TO SEE THE GYPSY (Words and Music by Bob Dylan) 1970, 1976 Big Sky Music Went to see the gypsy, Stayin' in a big hotel. He smiled when he saw me coming, And he said, "Well, well, well." His room was dark and crowded, Lights were low and dim. "How are you?" he said to me, I said it back to him. I went down to the lobby To make a small call out. A pretty dancing girl was there, And she began to shout, "Go on back to see the gypsy. He can move you from the rear, Drive you from your fear, Bring you through the mirror. He did it in Las Vegas, And he can do it here." Outside the lights were shining On the river of tears, I watched them from the distance With music in my ears. I went back to see the gypsy, It was nearly early dawn. The gypsy's door was open wide But the gypsy was gone, And that pretty dancing girl, She could not be found. So I watched that sun come rising From that little Minnesota town. 1IHJeX-Ndeo
March 27, 200718 yr Wow never guesssd that was about Elvis oh God I'll be learning that one :dance: cheers Carole
March 27, 200718 yr Author Wow never guesssd that was about Elvis oh God I'll be learning that one :dance: cheers Carole Remember Dave or Paul, I think it was, mentioning it on the 18s some time ago, but I'd forgotten about it until I came across it today, purely by accident :dance:
March 28, 200718 yr Author Thought I would post some of the songs which are about Elvis, starting with Kings Call by Phil Lynott & Mark Knopfler B) GCa7N32FtL4
March 29, 200718 yr Author Calling Elvis by Dire Straits Calling Elvis - is anybody home Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone Did he leave the building Or can he come to the phone Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone Well tell him I was calling just to wish him well Let me leave my number - heartbreak hotel Oh love me tender - baby don’t be cruel Return to sender - treat me like a fool Calling Elvis - is anybody home Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone Did he leave the building Or can he come to the phone Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone Why don't you go get him - I'm his biggest fan You gotta tell him - he's still the man Long distance baby - so far from home Don't you think maybe you could put him on Well tell him I was calling just to wish him well Let me leave my number - heartbreak hotel Oh love me tender - baby don’t be cruel Return to sender - treat me like a fool Calling Elvis - is anybody home Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone Did he leave the building Or can he come to the phone Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone oILT-J3Twt8 Seems like Mark Knopfler’s quite a fan cos here’s the lyrics to another song of his ;) Sorry, can't find it on YouTube :( Back To Tupelo Around the time of 'clambake' Movie number twenty-five You and the lying dutchman Are still in overdrive You're as strong as when you started Mississippi in your soul You can still be marlon brando And the king of rock and roll It isn't just the records No, you must have hollywood The songs alone are not enough That much is understood You'll soon be back in memphis Maybe then you'll know what to do The storylines they're giving you Are just not ringing true Back to Tupelo When you're young and beautiful Your dreams are all ideals Later on it's not the same Lord, everything is real Sixteen hundred miles of highway Roll back to the truth And a song to give your mother In your first recording booth Around the time of 'clambake' That old dream's still rolling on Sometimes there'll be the feeling Things are going wrong The morning star is fading Lord, the mississippi's cold You can still be marlon brando And the king of rock and roll But it's a ways to go Back to Tupelo
March 29, 200718 yr Author Real Good Looking Boy by The Who Written by Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey introduced this song in concert by saying it was about "A man that changed my life at the age of 11. I saw Elvis Presley live at 11. Thank God I did, I loved him because everybody under the age of 20 thought they were Elvis and dressed like him. Everybody over 20 hated them and that was good enough for me." The music is based on the Elvis song "Can't Help Falling In Love." aNP2jxAdpk8
March 30, 200718 yr Author Black Velvet - Alannah Myles :wub: 5559DPkj2i4 Black Velvet Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the victrola up high Mama's dancing with baby on her shoulder The Sun is setting like molasses in the sky. The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything. Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for. CHORUS: Black velvet and that little boy smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please. Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave White lightning, bound to drive you wild. Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl "Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true. Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for. CHORUS: Black velvet and that little boy smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please. Every word of every song that he sang was for you. In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon, What could you do? CHORUS: Black velvet and that little boy smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please. Black velvet and that little boy smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please. ...If you please If you please
April 26, 200718 yr Author Here's a couple of beautiful songs - tributes to Elvis :wub: Cry Like Memphis 86scQ-CicPE George Michael - John and Elvis Are Dead E8yHFKySutk
April 26, 200718 yr Behind The Who during "Real Good Looking Boy" images of Elvis were projected on a giant screen that was constantly incorporated into the performance. http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/real_good_lookin_boy1.jpg
April 27, 200718 yr Behind The Who during "Real Good Looking Boy" images of Elvis were projected on a giant screen that was constantly incorporated into the performance. http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/lonesome_cowboy/real_good_lookin_boy1.jpg how cool was that
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