Rock , pop , ballad , gospel , ------- if its Presley singing them , then i love them ALL !! Damn ,, Im even partial to Song of the shrimp !!! . IMO , ALL the Elvis songs that the radio media NEVER play , sure beats the hell out of his [ OBVIOUS ]] songs , that they ALWAYS play !!! .
Why is he mixed down? The chorus is great but practically drowns him out at times. Weird. A remix would be interesting in that regard, but his voice isn't exactly at its most resonant on this number. Maybe that's the reason that it's the way it is.
Like A Baby, and Reconsider Baby both on Elvis Is Back ! LP, IMO, are 2 of the best pieces he ever recorded. It was the last we saw of the beautiful, raw Elvis blues sound, especially Reconsider Baby, truly sensual (in a lovely way) ! .... before the Colonel smothered him and pressured him into the travelogue movies, because Elvis HAD to be the top billed and single focus of the "movie,". He cld've auditioned for a part as one of the sons in The Rainmaker w/Burt Lancaster, Kate Hepburn.
The pic at 1:50 was not staged. It was taken by photographer Alfred Wertheimer, along with others taken with the same women in same stairwell.
“I saw him in the fire stairwell of the theater, with a young woman, maybe 22 or 23 years old ...Anyway, he was being playful with her and clearly eager to kiss her. I debated whether to stay or not, but I realized I was a journalist and I was there to record what he was doing."
"Blues, country, pop, rock and roll, gospel, and beyond, this man could sing anything. From the rockabilly of the Sun Sessions, to the MOR of "Wooden Heart", to the later day "Burnin' Love", Elvis proved that he had the skills as a vocalist that few have or will ever have."
My girlfriend's favourite Elvis song. A classic I must say! Blues at its rockin' finest! Boots Randolph kills it here! Wish there were more Elvis Blues tracks cause I know he didn't release that many. Rock on!
I got 'Elvis sings the Blues' on vinyl when it came out, it was probably around 1984 and this was my immediate favorite! Very bluesy, Elvis at his best and great Sax !
Your right it is a great album BUT I wont be listening to my mint condition copy anymore....my lab puppy ate it last week!~ I am just sick about it.!!
This song is so sexy.......no one but ELVIS could have done it justice. He is and will always be the best. He was truly "One Of A Kind". I love ELVIS.............
Written by Jesse Stone. Elvis recorded it April 3, 1960 at RCAs Nashville studios. It is available on Elvis is Back, Return of the Rocker, Collectors Gold, From Nashville to Memphis-The Essential 60s Masters, and Artist of the Century, which is where this version is from.
Welcome back to youtube Jackie. I've always admired this blues song a lot. Elvis is the only individual who I've ever heard sing it. It was so great seeing this video again. Thanks a lot for re-uploading it. All of your Elvis videos are absolutely perfect. 10 Stars
never heard this song
cabanna1 3 weeks ago
Totally Awesome. I love this!!!
Lisaann11 4 weeks ago
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never heard this one!
cabanna1 3 weeks ago
We're listening to late 50's early very early 60's recording here. It how " real " music sounds. More than likely done on 4 tracks.
levialone1 3 months ago
Great blues voice.I wish they'd lose the sax and some of the backing vocals.Great song.
thewsca 3 months ago
Let;s be honest, this man would have earned tens of millions only by his looks nowadays. He surelly was blessed ! ....... and he diserved it !
ChiPpification 4 months ago 2
My heart just melts everytime I hear his gorgeous voice, he was truly something special I wish I was alive when he was im such a huge fan! <3
IJGLY 5 months ago 3
FANTASTIC WHAT A TIME WOW TO BAD ITS OVER
Tomsouthrock 6 months ago
I'd love to hear this without the sax and backing vocals,just pure blues Elvis.His voice was quite fantastic in the early sixties.
thewsca 6 months ago
Close your eyes and listen to Elvis singing and that great Blues sound Thanks Jackie
Ms77Bluestar 7 months ago
close your eyes and listen to Elvis singing and that music ....Great number
Ms77Bluestar 7 months ago
I love Brandon Layne
Serena77Elvis 7 months ago
Rock , pop , ballad , gospel , ------- if its Presley singing them , then i love them ALL !! Damn ,, Im even partial to Song of the shrimp !!! . IMO , ALL the Elvis songs that the radio media NEVER play , sure beats the hell out of his [ OBVIOUS ]] songs , that they ALWAYS play !!! .
HeyRingworm2008 9 months ago
Why is he mixed down? The chorus is great but practically drowns him out at times. Weird. A remix would be interesting in that regard, but his voice isn't exactly at its most resonant on this number. Maybe that's the reason that it's the way it is.
strandwolf 1 year ago
Is that Boots Randolph on sax
hydfawr 1 year ago
proof that a god did walk among us
colvis5 1 year ago 2
Greatest of all, i said all times...
esd67 1 year ago
He was so sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!By DEBBY JORDAN
giordanossimo 1 year ago
without doubt the greatest singer ever
elvis73ful 1 year ago
Elvis, the bluesman !!!!!!
lucieppe 1 year ago
Like A Baby, and Reconsider Baby both on Elvis Is Back ! LP, IMO, are 2 of the best pieces he ever recorded. It was the last we saw of the beautiful, raw Elvis blues sound, especially Reconsider Baby, truly sensual (in a lovely way) ! .... before the Colonel smothered him and pressured him into the travelogue movies, because Elvis HAD to be the top billed and single focus of the "movie,". He cld've auditioned for a part as one of the sons in The Rainmaker w/Burt Lancaster, Kate Hepburn.
bon1042 1 year ago 2
Damn I have great taste of music ;)
Leroyfis 1 year ago
One of my favorites of Elvis and awsome sax !!!!!!!!!!
chinzq 1 year ago 2
I love this song!!
thanks for sharing.
dondevastansola 1 year ago
so sexy, love this song, love him so much! great video! <3
1wolfiesLady 1 year ago
The pic at 1:50 was not staged. It was taken by photographer Alfred Wertheimer, along with others taken with the same women in same stairwell.
“I saw him in the fire stairwell of the theater, with a young woman, maybe 22 or 23 years old ...Anyway, he was being playful with her and clearly eager to kiss her. I debated whether to stay or not, but I realized I was a journalist and I was there to record what he was doing."
TrueLight55 1 year ago
1:52 "The day I found how you lied....then I broke down and cried...like a baby...."
ohhhhh baby
TrueLight55 1 year ago
"Blues, country, pop, rock and roll, gospel, and beyond, this man could sing anything. From the rockabilly of the Sun Sessions, to the MOR of "Wooden Heart", to the later day "Burnin' Love", Elvis proved that he had the skills as a vocalist that few have or will ever have."
--Rob Jones, Canadian musicologist
TrueLight55 1 year ago
never heard a sexier song in my life...
elvis4ever1935 1 year ago
Amazing!
rpbraziliansinger 1 year ago
elvis was contracted to sing the movie songs.. yet he shoud have stuck to this type of material.
irishbollix 1 year ago
To lovers ways I was blind cause I just had a mind like a baby.
coolerindy 1 year ago
yeah, yeah, one more time, baby, yeah
jacksbooty 2 years ago
So true! Elvis sang Blues, Rock, country, gospel and was successful in each. He could do no wrong. Noone in my eyes could touch him.
singers333 2 years ago 4
Wow... I am definitely not an Elvis fan, but this one is a KILLER! No schmaltzy, movie crap here - this one is definitely goes back to his R&B roots.
fernc92 2 years ago 2
no one but ELVIS
TheBimboa 2 years ago 2
This is my first time hearing this....WOW! Thank you Elvis.
2musicluvr2 2 years ago 2
just proves what I always thought elvis was a great blues singer lost amongst his pop tunes
bobvocal 2 years ago
My girlfriend's favourite Elvis song. A classic I must say! Blues at its rockin' finest! Boots Randolph kills it here! Wish there were more Elvis Blues tracks cause I know he didn't release that many. Rock on!
Oghiaph 2 years ago 2
I got 'Elvis sings the Blues' on vinyl when it came out, it was probably around 1984 and this was my immediate favorite! Very bluesy, Elvis at his best and great Sax !
pel666 2 years ago 2
The guy playing the sax was Boots Randolph.A very famous musician...
brcr29 2 years ago
This is one of his greatest and most underrated songs.
drfenderfunk 2 years ago 3
Elvis Is Back ! is a great album from the first tune to the last.
MJL3764 2 years ago 4
Your right it is a great album BUT I wont be listening to my mint condition copy anymore....my lab puppy ate it last week!~ I am just sick about it.!!
semoj0 2 years ago
Weird title for song
elvischainchomp41 2 years ago 2
This song is so sexy.......no one but ELVIS could have done it justice. He is and will always be the best. He was truly "One Of A Kind". I love ELVIS.............
pwhistleb 2 years ago 2
why black velvet?
where does it come from?
ancabttb 2 years ago
his black hair; his velvety voice; etc.
Jackiej61too 2 years ago
i cant belive they never play songs like this on the radio they never play elvis lesser known songs
greaser1993 2 years ago 31
I can so see him singing this song and swaying the way always did......sexiest man on earth and in heaven! Jackie you out did yourself again, thanks
luvinoldcountry 2 years ago 18
oh>>>yeah>>>
1ampixie 2 years ago 2
great blues song.... another proof that elvis is not only the king of rock 'n roll, but the king of music....
bonessni 2 years ago 2
TUTTI FRUTTI & more !
GREAT
RESPECT
5 stars
Weltkaiser2009 2 years ago 2
God this man could sing every style of music and it jus always sounded wonderful and perfect!!!!
I jus love him, he´s the best man ever to walk on earth <3
XxSternchenxX8 3 years ago 5
one of his many greats!!!! should be released again!
orange2833 3 years ago 4
one of hos best!!!! should be released again!!!!!!!!
orange2833 3 years ago 3
Welcome back, heard it I'm blown away
56Johnny 3 years ago 3
Written by Jesse Stone. Elvis recorded it April 3, 1960 at RCAs Nashville studios. It is available on Elvis is Back, Return of the Rocker, Collectors Gold, From Nashville to Memphis-The Essential 60s Masters, and Artist of the Century, which is where this version is from.
Jackiej61too 3 years ago
Welcome back to youtube Jackie. I've always admired this blues song a lot. Elvis is the only individual who I've ever heard sing it. It was so great seeing this video again. Thanks a lot for re-uploading it. All of your Elvis videos are absolutely perfect. 10 Stars
ElvisSacramento 3 years ago 4