I'm a huge fan of Elvis Presley. Although I'm a straight male, I still say that his voice can sometimes bring me near tears. Whether it's the early, young Elvis or the bloated self-destructive Elvis, I think his voice has never been bettered.
I'm also a fan of Elvis Costello, although I don't like anything after "Blood And Chocolate". Great lyricist, great songwriter, etc.
I'll choose Presley, though.
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Elvis or Elvis?
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by Spaz » Sat Oct 02, 2004 8:54 am
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by ghosty » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:03 am
Oh man! I cannot compare these guys at all! Love 'em both but Presley is such a seminal figure in Rock history and pretty much beyond comparisons. I'm pretty sure Elvis Costello would pick Presley if he was given a choice. Nope, can't compare these guys a
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by phillyidol » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:28 am
Agreed dudes. Costello is great. Great writer and visionary. But you can't beat the king! Elvis has grown far bigger than his music. He is a legend.
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by Spoilt Victorian Child » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:35 am
Gotta be presley...
I've just bought the expanded "68 Comeback Special" on DVD....
haven't seen it for a few years....
Incredible.
Presley might not have been the most prolific of songrighters (As Ghosty said, only a few co-written credits) but as an
I've just bought the expanded "68 Comeback Special" on DVD....
haven't seen it for a few years....
Incredible.
Presley might not have been the most prolific of songrighters (As Ghosty said, only a few co-written credits) but as an
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by pikeprof » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:42 am
Elvis P. Wasn't much of a musician -he could barely play the guitar-early on had a spectacular untrained vocal range-goodness knows what could have been done with that voice. Too bad he was a dirt poor white trash kid.
Elvis C. is a consumate tunesmit
Elvis C. is a consumate tunesmit
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by skinnytie » Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:58 am
In my college days, Elvis Presley was known as "Big Elvis", and Elvis Costello was known as "Little Elvis". That being said, I have to ask myself who would I rather listen to, and the answer is immediately Elvis Costello.
Spaz, don't dismiss Elvis Coste
Spaz, don't dismiss Elvis Coste
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by troutbreath » Mon Oct 04, 2004 3:43 am
There is no question in my mind that Prestley was more important to modern music. That said, I really lost any interest in his stuff after I got out of the fifth grade. Costello, on the other hand, I find much more to my taste.
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by Rubbeet921 » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:19 pm
I mentioned somewhere in another thread how I just love Elvis Costello's voice, the songs, and the way he sings. He's a great singer/songwriter. I got his album "Brutal Youth" and it's a really good one, for me, at least.
Elvis Presley, on the other ha
Elvis Presley, on the other ha
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by retroman » Mon Oct 11, 2004 2:00 pm
People please. Why on earth are we even talking about Elvis Presley? Chuck Berry, is by far the REAL King of Rock and Roll. He wrote songs, was an ace on stage, performed well into his 80's, and influenced the important people in rock and roll, including
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by Spaz » Mon Oct 11, 2004 4:13 pm
Chuck Berry?
He may have written his own material, but he only had 3 songs that he kept rewriting over and over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over.
He may have written his own material, but he only had 3 songs that he kept rewriting over and over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over. And over.
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