I like the true versions lyrics. of course elvis could have never sung the song as written. he had enough problems because of his body movement at that time.
great, great, great, it's only a pity that the man himself never had the success with songs like this that he deserved, he was the wrong colour at the wrong time
My God it is stunning! I've always liked Elvis' version, but now I can see why Elvis was so turned on by the music that was being sung down there and back then.
Whew, scandalous! Too bad they were so nuts in the 50's. He's not extolling whatever it is that he did..he's saying it was bad, but TPTB had to censor it in the 2nd Elvis version.
This is awesome. Never heard the original before and it's nice to "meet" the man behind "Blue Monday"...an all-time top classic hit. Thanks for posting.
I like the true versions lyrics. of course elvis could have never sung the song as written. he had enough problems because of his body movement at that time.
emb1st 2 weeks ago
Your year is incorrect..... Not 1958, Smiley's version was issued in November 1955.
A great track!
281kerrie 3 months ago
@281kerrie THANK YOU.
raredoowop 3 months ago
Fats who?
bluesborn 6 months ago
Just as good as Elvis' version.
monteleone1010 7 months ago
best version
hah13 7 months ago
@hah13 ..it's my pleasure..
raredoowop 7 months ago
Happy Birthday to Mr Smiley Lewis!!...on the anniversary of his birth!
Thank you for this upload.
bronson1921 8 months ago
@bronson1921 . I'm glad you enjoy this great version .
raredoowop 8 months ago
Great, no other word for it
EDDIEJAMES238 8 months ago
@EDDIEJAMES238 IT'S MY PLEASURE AND THANK YOU..
raredoowop 3 months ago
Actuallyreleased in 1954
arizonaghost1 9 months ago
Mastered a little too hot for the youtube audio... this is cleaner on your CD, but thanks for getting it up!
SEANFIR 11 months ago
great, great, great, it's only a pity that the man himself never had the success with songs like this that he deserved, he was the wrong colour at the wrong time
thecubanism 11 months ago
My God it is stunning! I've always liked Elvis' version, but now I can see why Elvis was so turned on by the music that was being sung down there and back then.
kaloncar 1 year ago
Whew, scandalous! Too bad they were so nuts in the 50's. He's not extolling whatever it is that he did..he's saying it was bad, but TPTB had to censor it in the 2nd Elvis version.
This is awesome. Never heard the original before and it's nice to "meet" the man behind "Blue Monday"...an all-time top classic hit. Thanks for posting.
AnitaLife27 1 year ago
@AnitaLife27 thank you for your comment,
raredoowop 1 year ago
@AnitaLife27 The only censor was Elvis himself who rewrolte it with more acceptable lyrics.
changing3 1 year ago
@changing3 but he also respected it enough to re-record it with the correct lyrics too.....
d820m 8 months ago
The original version and in my opinion the best. Classic New Orleans stuff
dakarlion1 1 year ago
@dakarlion1 thank you for your comment,
raredoowop 1 year ago
actually released in late 1954...still a great r& b number
arizonaghost1 1 year ago
Yeah - I remember Smiley. He was one of the greats. He's no longer with us, but his talent is forever.
HalfFastChevy 1 year ago
wow!! a confession in a "tune" smile!! Good one rdw Thanx for posting... phyllis...
sleepytimegalz 1 year ago
Very nice version of this great song. I'm a big Elvis fan, so I do prefer his version. Thanks to my friend Mike (sessnazx) for this share. Thumbs Up!
RuthTCB 1 year ago
Brillent a fantastic song
Super singer
Thanks for sharing
lauredean100 1 year ago
@lauredean100 thank you for your comment,
raredoowop 1 year ago
Got to love that lazy New Orleans rhythm!
pmfnr 1 year ago
There's only one word to describe this performance that will suffice, and that is.. legendary.
watchinshadows 1 year ago
THIS SOUNDS JUST LIKE "ONE NIGHT WITH YOU"
WHICH ONE CAME FIRST
GirlGeorgeTVshow 1 year ago
@GirlGeorgeTVshow Fats Domino...
mvgg 1 year ago
@GirlGeorgeTVshow this one came first
d820m 1 year ago
Interesting voice! Thank you Amnon!
angelofbebop 2 years ago
Angel,,,,,, I'm glad you enjoy this great version .this is my pleasure and you are very welcome,,,Amnon,
raredoowop 2 years ago
This is very nice, but I prefer Elvis version.
Thank you Amnon. Hugs. Sonja
Banderuola66 2 years ago
Sonja ,,, I'm glad you enjoy this great version .this is my pleasure and you are very welcome,,,Amnon,
raredoowop 2 years ago
@A good song. Enjoyed the cover by Elvis too.
rhh1945 2 years ago
Bob.. I'm glad you enjoy this great version .this is my pleasure and you are very welcome,,,Amnon
raredoowop 2 years ago