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What is the greatest Elvis song ever and why is it Kentucky Rain?

Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:08 am
Posted by stout
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:08 am
Posted by DyeHardDylan
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:09 am to
I’m not a huge Elvis fan, but Kentucky Rain is probably the best. I also enjoy Don’t Be Cruel.
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:46 am to
It is awesome but a bit obscure. Which makes it more cool. If you come across an impersonator who does Kentucky Rain, you know he’s legit. Lol
Posted by Kafka
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 12:50 pm to
Posted by 2rollinstoned
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 6:06 pm to
An American Trilogy and it ain’t even close.
Posted by potent357
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 7:39 pm to
It was written by Eddie Rabbitt.
Posted by Crow Pie
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 7:51 pm to
Kentucky Rain is great so is Suspicious Minds

Suspicious Minds
Posted by TheWalrus
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 8:01 pm to
It’s a great song that has been ruined by modern technology. Today, he would just call/text her on her cell phone.
Posted by DownSouthJukin
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 9:41 pm to
One of the first Elvis songs I ever remember hearing as a child. It still sends chills up my spine.

Ronnie Milsap played piano on the single.
Posted by navy
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:03 pm to
I also like "Suspicious Minds."

But...He is The King..I like a lot of his songs.
Posted by Ace Midnight
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Posted on 4/29/18 at 10:22 pm to
Early period Elvis - the best song is almost certainly That's All Right Mama.

Mid-to-late career? American Trilogy.

But, Kentucky Rain is pretty badass, without question.
Posted by Shepherd
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 7:46 am to
In the Ghetto
Teddy Bear
Suspicious Minds
Don’t be cruel
Jailhouse Rock
Love me tender
Kentucky Rain

So many...
Posted by FearlessFreep
Baja Alabama
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 9:56 am to
Not a big Elvis fan, but I do like "Kentucky Rain".

However, this is the best thing he ever recorded, and it isn't even close.
Posted by lacajun069
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 11:40 am to
Eddie Rabbit's first hit song. He pinned Kentucky Rain for Elvis.
Posted by lacajun069
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 11:43 am to
If I Could Dream
Trying To Get To You
Lawdy Miss Clardy
Peace In The Valley
American Trilogy
Jailhouse Rock


Posted by LoneStarTiger
Lone Star State
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 12:16 pm to
the HBO documentary had me listening to Elvis all weekend. So many great songs, but my favorite is Suspicious Minds
Posted by MorbidTheClown
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 12:17 pm to
you spelled Suspicious Minds wrong

Posted by parrotdr
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 1:44 pm to
Two "...and it's not even close" comments in less than a page. I think we've reached the thread limit for now.


And his best song ever, IMHO, is One Night With You, especially his live version on his "Comeback Special"...




...and it's not even...never mind.
Posted by awestruck
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 2:15 pm to
What a formulaic wall of sound - might as well been by Phil Spector - thank GOD there was FM at the time.
Posted by madmaxvol
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Posted on 4/30/18 at 2:49 pm to
Kentucky Rain is excellent...but this (from the '68 special) has always been my favorite version of any Elvis song...

One Night With You
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