• Rock,  Video

    Covers Fit For A King

    As I’m sure you’re all well aware, Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. In light of that I thought I’d pull some of my favorites together for a video montage… Everyone grab a peanut butter and banana sandwich and enjoy!

    Pete Yorn – Suspicious Minds

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H_R0RyNkQ 336 278]

    No Doubt – Suspicious Minds

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7q2nI28hE0 336 278]

    The Flaming Lips – Suspicious Minds (Can you tell what my favorite Elvis tune is?)

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3hFrGjcDGQ 336 278]

    Cheap Trick – Don’t Be Cruel

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFX4MqgHrqQ 336 278]

    UB40 – Can’t Help Falling In Love

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MxmthbKZYU 336 278]

    Willie Nelson – Always On My Mind

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3DXyfL3HX0 336 278]

    Tommy Emmanuel – Heartbreak Hotel

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVFt5sS4gRE 336 278]

    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – In The Ghetto

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWWVwDL9wKs 336 278]

    And I’d be remiss if I did not post the King himself covering some great tracks

    Are You Lonesome Tonight?

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawGKd2wxiU 336 278]

    Johnny B. Goode

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaycq2sXPdw 336 278]

    Buy: The Essential Elvis Presley

    Link: The Covers Project: Elvis