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Elvis Presley: “In the Ghetto”

Posted: August 11, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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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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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:

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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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Elvis Presley: “In the Ghetto”

Posted: April 6, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “In the Ghetto” – Elvis Presley
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: C.I.A. vs. Susan Cadogan vs. Nick Cave

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Read it in the Sunday Papers …

A Spanish civil servant didn’t show up at work for six years, and his absence was only noticed when he was nominated for a dedicated service award. Joaquin Garcia, 69, was tasked with overseeing the construction of a water plant in Cadiz in 2004, but decided the job was beneath him and stayed home to read philosophy. He kept collecting his $41,500 salary until city officials tried to give him an award for 20 years of loyal service – prompting co-workers to say they hadn’t seen him in years. Garcia was fined $30,300 last week for his six-year absence, but he’s appealing, saying he’s the victim of a media “lynching.”

 

The Original

Elvis Presley:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

C.I.A. vs. Susan Cadogan vs. Nick Cave
C.I.A.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_4z5HE5US8

Susan Cadogan:
Nick Cave:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6L_fmNJbWs

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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?!!?