> had great music... hate his singing voice. I like Elvis best when sung by... someone
> else.
Interesting. When you say his singing voice, do you mean late 50's-mid 60's style, or his late 60's-70's music?
I've had several people be in shock when they hear his 70's stuff in comparison to the very commonly heard, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, (You're The) Devil In Disguise.
By the 70's, there are times Elvis' voice is almost operatic. You still know it is Elvis, but worlds different than Teddy Bear, All Shook Up, etc.
Personally, I love all his singing, but the 70's stuff is in a whole different league. Although it is evident in 68 with "If I Can Dream" as well.
American Trilogy, How Great Thou Art, Hurt, You Gave Me A Mountain, and more are really, really well sung. Other stuff not as dynamic in range and power like Kentucky Rain is still really well done.
Here's some examples...
If I Can Dream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU3DgfSJFcs
Hurt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfUhip9jvH8
American Trilogy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ZTbLiYakU
Kentucky Rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8WfuBAThQc
He did a really great interpretation of Sinatra's "My Way" with this version performed less than two months before his death: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy3pw_17FoE
Many I find who have opinions on his voice or style always have the earlier stuff in mind, but are not familiar with or in some cases never even heard anything past the 'Top-10' stuff.
-trebor
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