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Danzig Sings Elvis
''Danzig Sings Elvis'' is the twelfth studio album by American heavy metal music, heavy metal band Danzig (band), Danzig. It was released on April 17, 2020, through Cleopatra Records. The album consists of cover versions of tracks originally recorded by Elvis Presley. "Always on My Mind" was released as the album's sole Single (music), single on July 29, 2020. The single was released on 7-inch vinyl as well as via digital and streaming formats and features an alternate vocal version of "Loving Arms" as its A-side and B-side, B-side. Critical reception ''Danzig Sings Elvis'' was met with mixed reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 60, based on five reviews. In a review for AllMusic' Mark Deming noted "While [Glenn] Danzig doesn't sound exactly bad here, the harder he tries to sound like Presley, the more he misses the target, and the grain of his voi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danzig (band)
Danzig is an American heavy metal band led by former Misfits and Samhain frontman Glenn Danzig. Formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey out of the latter band, its "classic" lineup included the eponymous vocalist and keyboardist (real name Glenn Anzalone), guitarist John Christ (real name John Knoll), bassist Eerie Von (real name Eric Stellmann) and drummer Chuck Biscuits (real name Charles Montgomery). Earning a major hit with a live version of its 1988 song "Mother", the band's musical style fuses gothic atmospheres with blues-infused rock and metal. As of 2023, Danzig has released 12 studio albums (two consisting entirely of cover versions), two EPs, one live album, and one compilation album. History Beginnings (1986–1987) On July 14, 1986, Samhain performed at The Ritz in New York in what proved to be their final show. In attendance was producer Rick Rubin, who was scouting bands to sign to his record label, Def Jam Recordings. Rubin initially expressed interest in sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Metal
Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) roots.K. Kahn-Harris, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'' (Berg Publishers, 2007), , p. 31. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music. It is usually considered less abrasive and more melodic than thrash metal. However, speed metal is usually faster and more aggressive than traditional heavy metal, also showing more inclination to virtuoso soloing and featuring short instrumental passages between couplets. Speed metal songs frequently make use of highly expressive vocals, but are usually less likely to employ "harsh" vocals than thrash metal songs. Origins New wave of British heavy metal One of the key influences on the development of speed metal was the new wave of British heavy metal, or NWOBHM. This was a heavy metal movement that started in the late 1970s in Britain and achieved intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Danzig
Glenn Allen Anzalone (born June 23, 1955), better known by his stage name Glenn Danzig, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, film director and record producer. He is the founder of the rock bands Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig. He owns the Evilive record label as well as Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company. Beginning in the mid-1970s, Danzig's musical career has encompassed a number of genres through the years, including punk rock and heavy metal, and incorporating influences from industrial, blues and classical music. He has also written songs for other musicians, most notably Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. As a singer, Danzig is noted for his baritone voice and tenor vocal range; his style has been compared to those of Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, and Howlin' Wolf. Danzig has also cited Bill Medley as a vocal influence. In 2023, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked Glenn Danzig at number 199 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. Early l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young And Beautiful (Elvis Presley Song)
"Young and Beautiful" is a song written by Aaron Schroeder and Abner Silver. It was performed by Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one of the most significant cultural figures of the ... as the last song of the 1957 film '' Jailhouse Rock''. Presley recorded it on April 30, 1957, in Radio Recorders Studio, Hollywood. "Young and Beautiful" was released on the '' Jailhouse Rock'' EP (RCA Victor EPA 4114) in October 1957. Elvis Presley songs Hep Stars songs 1957 songs Songs written by Aaron Schroeder Songs written by Abner Silver Songs written for films {{1950s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl Of My Best Friend
"The Girl of My Best Friend" is a song written by Sam Bobrick and Beverly Ross and first released in 1959 by Charlie Blackwell as the B-side to his single "Choppin' Mountains". It was later recorded by Marty Vine in 1960. It was made famous as a cover by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires in 1960, the song peaked at No.9 in the U.K. singles chart (in 1976). It has also been covered by Ral Donner in 1960 (No.19 U.S.; No.14 CAN), Johnny Burnette in 1962 and by Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. He became known as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and also launched a solo career. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established ... for his 1993 covers album ''Taxi''. Content The singer is secretly and hopelessly in love with his best friend's girl. He describes the girl's features, attributes, and the love she and his friend shares. The singer wants the girl to know about his feelings for her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like A Baby
"Like a Baby" is a song written by Jesse Stone. It was recorded by Vikki Nelson for a Vik Records single in 1957. Priscilla Bowman recorded it for Abner Records in 1959. It was also recorded by Elvis Presley for his 1960 album ''Elvis Is Back!''. James Brown and the Famous Flames recorded the song and released it as a single in 1963, which charted No. 24 R&B. The single's B-side, an instrumental version of " Every Beat of My Heart", also charted, reaching No. 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. Brown and the Flames performed "Like a Baby" on their 1964 live album '' Pure Dynamite! Live at the Royal''. Wanda Jackson recorded "Like a Baby" for her 2011 album '' The Party Ain't Over''. Glenn Danzig recorded the song for his 2020 album '' Danzig Sings Elvis''. This is not the song "Like a Baby" recorded by Len Barry (1965) and written by John Madara, David White and Len Barry. Personnel (Elvis Presley version) Sourced from Keith Flynn. * Elvis Presley – lead vocals, acoustic rhy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When It Rains, It Really Pours
"When It Rains, It Really Pours" is a song originally written and recorded by Billy "The Kid" Emerson. His version, titled "When It Rains It Pours", was released by Sun Records in 1954. The song was later recorded by Elvis Presley in 1957, but not released until 1965 on the album ''Elvis for Everyone''. Emerson's version Emerson’s version of the song was recorded on October 27, 1954, at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee with Sam Phillips as the producer. It was released on January 8, 1955, as Sun 214, as the B-side to the song "Move Baby Move" which did not chart. The session consisted of the following personnel—Emerson, piano: Elven Parr, guitar: Robert Prindell, drums: Charles Smith, alto sax: Bennie Moore, tenor sax and trumpet: Luther Taylor. Elvis Presley's recordings Presley had initially attempted to record the song while at Sun Records in November 1955, with Elvis and Scotty Moore on guitars, Bill Black on bass and Johnny Bernero on drums, but it was neve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fever (Little Willie John Song)
"Fever" is a song written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell, who used the pseudonym "''John Davenport''". It was originally recorded by the American R&B singer Little Willie John for his debut album, ''Fever'' (1956), and released as a single in April of the same year. The song topped the ''Billboard'' R&B Best Sellers in the US and peaked at number 24 on the ''Billboard'' pop chart. It was received positively by music critics and was included on several lists of the best songs when it was released. It has been covered by several artists from diverse genres. Peggy Lee's 1958 rendition became the best-known version and her signature song. Lee's version contained rewritten lyrics and an altered music arrangement. It was a top-five hit in the UK and Australia in addition to making the top ten in the US and the Netherlands. "Fever" was nominated in three categories at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards in 1959, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Other versions of " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pocketful Of Rainbows
"Pocketful of Rainbows" is a song from the 1960 Elvis Presley soundtrack album '' G.I. Blues'', written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman. Song information The song was recorded on May 6, 1960, at RCA Victor's Hollywood studios for Elvis Presley's 1960 film '' G.I. Blues''. In the film version Juliet Prowse (who lip-synched to Loulie Jean Norman's voice) can be seen singing along with Presley in a cable car in the small German tourist-town Rüdesheim am Rhein. Versions In 1993 the Japanese band Yellow Magic Orchestra released a cover version of "Pocketful of Rainbows", sung in Japanese, as the last song in their final studio album Technodon. In later re-issues a version in English was added as a bonus track. In the 1996 movie ''Jerry Maguire'', director Cameron Crowe used an alternate version of "Pocketful of Rainbows", slightly faster than the original one used in ''G.I. Blues''. In 1993, Japanese band Yellow Magic Orchestra released an electronic remix, both as a single and as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Me (Leiber/Stoller Song)
"Love Me" is a ballad composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and recorded and popularized by Elvis Presley in 1956. Background Conceived as a parody of country and western music, it was initially recorded by R&B duo, Willy & Ruth, in 1954 (Spark 105), garnering a review spotlight in ''Billboard'' on August 14. Willie Headen was the lead singer of a vocal group, the Honey Bears, and Ruth was the wife of another group member. That record was quickly followed the same year with cover versions by Georgia Gibbs, Connie Russell, Billy Eckstine, Kay Brown, the Four Escorts, the Billy Williams Quartet, the Woodside Sisters and the DeMarco Sisters, and in January 1955 by Jimmie Rodgers Snow. Most of these records were well reviewed in the trades, but none was a hit. Elvis Presley recording Elvis Presley recorded the song on September 1, 1956, for his second album, '' Elvis'' (RCA Victor, LPM-1382), issued on October 19. It was also released on the EP, ''Elvis Vol. 1'' (RCA Victor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Let's Play House
"Baby Let's Play House" is a song written and originally recorded by Arthur Gunter in 1954 on the Excello Records label, and covered by Elvis Presley the following year on Sun Records. A line from the song ("I'd rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man") was borrowed by John Lennon for his Beatles song " Run for Your Life", released on ''Rubber Soul'' in 1965. Elvis Presley version The Presley version differs greatly from the original: Presley started the song with the chorus, where Gunter began with the first verse, and he replaced Gunter's line "You may get religion" with the words "You may have a Pink Cadillac", referring to his custom-painted 1955 Cadillac auto, that had also been serving as the band's transportation at the time. "Baby Let's Play House" was on the fourth issue of a Presley record by Sun, and became the first song recorded by Presley to appear on a national chart when it made number 5 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in July 1955. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First In Line (song)
"First in Line" is a song by Elvis Presley from his second album ''Elvis'' (1956, Presley's first album on RCA). The song was written by Aaron Schroeder and Ben Weisman, the first song Weisman ever wrote for Presley. Recording Presley recorded the song at the Radio Recorders Studio in Hollywood, California on September 3, 1956. Release The song was first released on Presley's 1956 album ''Elvis'' in 1956. Musical style and lyrics It is a sad, plaintive ballad. ''The New Rolling Stone Album Guide'' describes it as a "poignant love song", "one of Elvis' most deeply felt balladeering performances (despite doing 27 takes of the song before he was satisfied)." The book also notes the vulnerability of Presley's voice in it. Track listing 7-inch EP ''Strictly Elvis (Elvis, Vol 3.)'' (RCA Victor EP-994) Side 1 # "Long Tall Sally "Long Tall Sally", also known as "Long Tall Sally (The Thing)", is a rock and roll song written by Robert "Bumps" Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
