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Tune du Jour: “In the Ghetto” – Elvis Presley

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Natalie Merchant and Tracy Chapman vs. The Persuasions vs. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

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The Original

This song illustrates what Elvis could of (should of) been if not for the inexplicable power and persuasion of the loathsome, manipulative Colonel Tom Parker. Elvis had so much soul and one of the greatest voices of all time. He wanted badly to sing gospel, rhythm and blues, rockabilly and rock. But somehow Parker had a hold of him and badgered him into all sorts of endeavors that Elvis was averse to. It was Parker that signed the movie deals that made Elvis a cartoon and forced him to sing mostly goofy ridiculous songs. Elvis hated it but for whatever reasons could not break away. We’ll never know why Parker had the power he did over Elvis and more importantly what could have been if he hadn’t.

Elvis Presley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Natalie Merchant and Tracy Chapman vs. The Persuasions vs. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Natalie Merchant and Tracy Chapman:

The Persuasions:

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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