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In the Ghetto. And to think it was 1969 when he recorded it. Fits so well even today. This version is from 72. Some say the kings voice was at its best here. It is my second favorite you tube video ever. Click you wont be disappointed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ox1Tore9nwAs the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born In the ghetto And his mama cries Cause if there's one thing that she don't need It's another hungry mouth to feed In the ghetto People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me, Are we too blind to see, Do we simply turn our heads And look the other way Well the world turns And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto And his hunger burns So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal And he learns how to fight In the ghetto Then one night in desperation A young man breaks away He buys a gun, steals a car, Tries to run, but he don't get far And his mama cries As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man Face down on the street with a gun in his hand In the ghetto As her young man dies, On a cold and gray Chicago mornin', Another little baby child is born In the ghetto And his mama cries |
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2013, 07:47:29 PM » |
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"Oliver's Army."
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2013, 07:52:30 PM » |
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Always a smartass.
I meant the king Elvis Presley.
But *** will do.
I guess if Elvis Grbac sang on a song that will work too.
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2013, 07:54:37 PM » |
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Interesting that you cant type the name of classic comedy team Abbott and *** here.
Who's on first?
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Vegas
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2013, 07:57:44 PM » |
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Interesting that you cant type the name of classic comedy team Abbott and *** here.
Who's on first?
Try BUD & LOU |
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2013, 08:35:12 PM » |
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Alright... "Veronica."
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quarter crack
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2013, 08:38:51 PM » |
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"I'll have a Blue Christmas Without You or unless I don't hit a 'Win 4' soon"
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2013, 08:41:07 PM » |
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"In The Ghetto" is a Mac Davis song.
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2013, 09:22:32 PM » |
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Straining stool............'til your heart ain't cool.
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Oh Canada
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2013, 09:45:32 PM » |
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Did Presley ever write any songs of his own? There is a song called Walk a Mile In My Shoes that I really like....the lyrics are timeless...much like In The Ghetto  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2013, 09:49:49 PM » |
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Did Presley ever write any songs of his own?
THANK GOD SOMEONE ELSE WITH A 3-DIGIT IQ READS THE GODDAMNED POSTS!! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2013, 10:34:18 PM » |
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All Shook Up
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2013, 10:35:44 PM » |
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my way
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2013, 11:08:25 PM » |
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Too many to name. Having been raised by a mother who loved Elvis Im not sure I could pick just one.
Dont be cruel....A Big Hunk o' Love & Surrender have grown on me greatly the last few years. Great post 3WW....
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"....and remember, the best thing about kids.....is making them."
Golf. Nothing needs more be said.
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Homestretch
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2013, 11:10:20 PM » |
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Hummma Hummma Hummma !!!!! |
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elvis is back
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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2013, 11:17:27 PM » |
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Blue Christmas!!
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2013, 11:24:51 PM » |
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My best friend bought 4 tickets to Elvis show at Nassau Coliseum, it was the show he was scheduled at before he died. He didn't want his money for Tix refunded, he kept them for keepsake.
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2013, 11:30:19 PM » |
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The Elvis version of My Way
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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2013, 02:17:37 AM » |
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Too many to name. Having been raised by a mother who loved Elvis Im not sure I could pick just one.
Dont be cruel....A Big Hunk o' Love & Surrender have grown on me greatly the last few years. Great post 3WW....
I was fully aware Elvis didn't write in the ghetto and Mac Davis did. Elvis was a performer and an entertainer. If you watch the original video I posted. It has over 19 million views. It is an Elvis song. Which leads me to my second favorite Elvis song and video. Which he also didn't write. With over 23 million views. This video is particularly good because it does some flashbacks to young Elvis. These are 2 of my top 3 videos of all time. Enjoy. Long live the king. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBmAPYkPeYU |
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« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2013, 02:23:13 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2013, 02:58:38 AM » |
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Kentucky rain
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« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2013, 06:33:15 AM » |
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Little Sister. Thanks 3wide good thread. Where's Tony?
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It's not too late to change the road you're on.
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« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2013, 10:00:00 AM » |
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« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2013, 10:22:35 AM » |
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Kentucky rain
Written by Eddie Rabbit....go figure |
"....and remember, the best thing about kids.....is making them."
Golf. Nothing needs more be said.
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2013, 11:45:19 AM » |
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My best friend bought 4 tickets to Elvis show at Nassau Coliseum, it was the show he was scheduled at before he died. He didn't want his money for Tix refunded, he kept them for keepsake.
I think the price on the tickets was either $4.50 or $6.50 if I'm not mistaken. My cousin had tickets for that night as well. He returned his to Ticket-tron. |
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« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2013, 11:45:52 AM » |
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The Elvis version of My Way
Written by Paul Anka |
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« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2013, 11:49:13 AM » |
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I really liked his later stuff:
Kentucky Rain
Suspicious Minds - probably his best and written by Mark James
Moody Blue - his last hit and written by Mark James as well
He'll Have to Go - cover of an old Jim Reeves song
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« Reply #27 on: January 04, 2013, 03:06:55 PM » |
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Little Sister. Thanks 3wide good thread. Where's Tony?
I told him to get in here. He is a fan too. He is in San Fransicko for the weekend on business. I am guessing he will be visiting the bath houses though too. Lots of people believe that the 71-72 tours the Kings voice was at its peak. It really is flawless. If you watch that original in the ghetto video I posted. Remember thats a live performance. It is amazing. It is perfect. 68-72 Elvis is my favorite. |
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« Reply #28 on: January 04, 2013, 03:26:20 PM » |
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The 68 comeback special is one of the greatest rock and roll performances ever.
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« Reply #29 on: January 04, 2013, 03:38:21 PM » |
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"....and remember, the best thing about kids.....is making them."
Golf. Nothing needs more be said.
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« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2013, 01:57:13 PM » |
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Have I told you lately That I preraced you. Return to Pena Milkshake, Rattle & Roll Are You Homeless Tonight. Whole Lotta Milkshakin Going On Your Cheatin Drive. |
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« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2013, 03:06:57 PM » |
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« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2013, 03:49:24 PM » |
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MY FAVORITE,,ELVIS ,,SONG,,
HOUND DOG..AND
MEMEOIRIES
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HERO TO MILLIONS OF KIDDIES
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« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2013, 04:04:27 PM » |
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MY FAVORITE,,ELVIS ,,SONG,,
HOUND DOG..AND
MEMEOIRIES
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« Reply #35 on: January 07, 2013, 05:00:30 PM » |
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My Mother loved and still does love Elvis and I had to hear it all the time. My fav's are Love Me, not love me tender, but Love Me. Are You Lonesome Tonight, and My Way. Just a tid bit here, I actually ended up doing some Elvis impersonations while I was in High School and shortly thereafter. Alot of fun. But ridiculous in itself! lol.. Go ahead, let the jabs begin! lol
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« Reply #36 on: January 07, 2013, 05:06:54 PM » |
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HERO TO MILLIONS OF KIDDIES
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« Reply #37 on: January 07, 2013, 05:36:39 PM » |
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Did you sing them too?  |
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« Reply #38 on: January 08, 2013, 12:08:41 PM » |
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Where did the thread go?  |
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« Reply #39 on: January 08, 2013, 12:21:48 PM » |
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In The Hammond Ghetto
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« Reply #40 on: January 08, 2013, 12:46:57 PM » |
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Did you sing them too? THANK YOU VERY MUCH Got to take a pic with Elvis last weekend while in Vegas!!!!! |
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« Reply #41 on: January 08, 2013, 12:52:13 PM » |
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Got to take a pic with Elvis last weekend while in Vegas!!!!!
TCB! WHERE ARE MY Peanut Butter & banana sandwiches? |
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« Reply #42 on: January 08, 2013, 01:05:20 PM » |
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Anyone read the Goldman biog?
I never particularly liked Elvis, but I was amazed and even impressed to learn that he was a Monty Python fan.
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« Reply #43 on: January 08, 2013, 01:06:05 PM » |
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Anyone read the Goldman biog?
I never particularly liked Elvis, but I was amazed and even impressed to learn that he was a Monty Python fan.
Monte Gelrod's Flying Circus? |
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« Reply #44 on: January 08, 2013, 01:14:10 PM » |
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As I've said before, that's a great line.
Everyone said the biog was a slam from start to finish; to me, it humanized the guy.
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« Reply #46 on: January 08, 2013, 01:25:06 PM » |
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Anyone read the Goldman biog?
I never particularly liked Elvis, but I was amazed and even impressed to learn that he was a Monty Python fan.
Peter Guralnick's two part bio is very good and shows all sides. |
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« Reply #47 on: January 08, 2013, 01:28:29 PM » |
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IIRC, Goldman missed this oddity:   |
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