Covers Fit For A King

As I’m sure you’re all well aware, Thursday marks the 30^th 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