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Retooled Elvis album marks a new take on the King
Boston Herald ^ | 10/18/10 | AP

Posted on 10/18/2010 9:51:23 AM PDT by raccoonradio

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A re-styled version of the Elvis Presley hit "Suspicious Minds" hit radio stations on Monday, part of an album being released later this year featuring newer, more contemporary takes on many of his hits.

"Suspicious Minds" is the first single off "Viva Elvis-The Album," set for mass release Nov. 9. The 12-track compilation is a companion piece to the Las Vegas show "Viva Elvis" by Cirque du Soleil, which began in February.

The new "Suspicious Minds" and the other reworked songs on the album could strike a dissonant chord with Elvis’ older fans. But the minds behind the new album said the new tracks won’t lose the qualities that made them hits in the 1950s and ’60s.

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: elvis; remix
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The Suspicious Minds remix
1 posted on 10/18/2010 9:51:26 AM PDT by raccoonradio
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To: raccoonradio

I am a professional musician. This Remix is EXACTLY right......Elvis would be loving it. The original backup was very redundant and pedestrian.

Excellent job!!


2 posted on 10/18/2010 9:58:45 AM PDT by EggsAckley ( There's an Ethiopian in the fuel supply!)
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To: EggsAckley
This has been needed for years. Elvis was a fantastic voice, but the original mix on most of his songs had a Ray Coniff singers type mix that muddied his voice. The mix was okay for 4x3 AM car radios, but it stinks on modern digital equipment.
3 posted on 10/18/2010 10:04:36 AM PDT by Wooly
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To: raccoonradio

Didn’t like the beginning, but loved it about 1/2 way! Thanks for posting. :o)


4 posted on 10/18/2010 10:04:51 AM PDT by MissTed (Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.)
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To: raccoonradio

“....new take on the King...”

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Whew! Its about the music. Good.

These days, one might expect the FagMafia to try to “expose” The Pelvis as a closet queer.


5 posted on 10/18/2010 10:05:15 AM PDT by EyeGuy
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To: EggsAckley
One of my personal faves of Elvis.

Fine young cannibals did an awesome job with a rework in the late 80's

6 posted on 10/18/2010 10:05:19 AM PDT by Jakarta ex-pat
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To: EggsAckley

What happened to Col. Tom Parker? What percentage of Elvis’ money did he get? (I heard 50%) What did he do with it and is he still around?


7 posted on 10/18/2010 10:08:31 AM PDT by Mind-numbed Robot (Not all that needs to be done needs to be done by the government)
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To: raccoonradio
Have to have it!!! It's fantastic, Elvis voice is the star, and the new background music makes the song even better!

Yes, I think Elvis would love it too!

8 posted on 10/18/2010 10:10:04 AM PDT by blondee123 (Illinois ELECT Adam Kinzinger - http://www.electadam.com/( rid US of marxism!))
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To: raccoonradio

Awful. Sounds like it was recorded when he was taking downers. At times, not even sure it is his voice. Too slow. No edge. Borders on elevator music. Awful.


9 posted on 10/18/2010 10:10:13 AM PDT by La Lydia
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To: raccoonradio

Dang! That sucker’s actually GOOD! I agree that Elvis would’ve LOVED it!


10 posted on 10/18/2010 10:13:15 AM PDT by hoagy62 (.)
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To: Mind-numbed Robot

Col. Tom left this mortal coil Jan. 21st, 1997.


11 posted on 10/18/2010 10:14:30 AM PDT by hoagy62 (.)
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Thanks. Know anything about their arrangement?


12 posted on 10/18/2010 10:17:01 AM PDT by Mind-numbed Robot (Not all that needs to be done needs to be done by the government)
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To: Mind-numbed Robot
Parker died about 10 years ago. Yes, he usually got between 25-50% of all Elvis royalties. Not bad for a guy who got his start working carnivals. The "colonel" moniker is undeserved however. He was an enlisted man in the Army and spent time in the brig for going AWOL. The "colonel" title was apparently bestowed upon him by the governor of Louisiana for a political favor.

Anyway, if you get a chance to read a bio on Parker, he had a very colorful life, even before he hooked up with Presley.

13 posted on 10/18/2010 10:20:41 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (I am 44 days away from outliving Curly Howard)
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To: raccoonradio

Remix of Suspicious Minds sucks for musicality and deliberate off timing of vocals to the beat.

I would never buy this crappy hoax.


14 posted on 10/18/2010 10:28:14 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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Don’t take life so seriously... You’ll never live through it!


15 posted on 10/18/2010 10:35:06 AM PDT by Jakarta ex-pat
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To: raccoonradio
They(music/movie industry)are caught in a trap and they can't walk out.....they've run out of conceptual ideas.

This has been my favorite song since release....I'll stick with the original, thanks.

16 posted on 10/18/2010 10:38:11 AM PDT by RckyRaCoCo
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To: SamAdams76

The “Colonel” was an illegal Dutch immigrant. Which is the reason the Colonel never left the US when Elvis was serving in the Army in Germany. It is also the reason Elvis never toured Europe: the Colonel could not risk leaving the US because he would have had to obtain a passport. He also made sure Elvis paid more than his fair share of taxes (no legal loopholes or dodges) in case of the IRS snooping around.

It’s a fascinating story that has only come to light after Elvis died.


17 posted on 10/18/2010 10:45:01 AM PDT by AnnGora (Let 'er rip, Tater Chip!)
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To: Jakarta ex-pat

Still a crappy remix.

The other two previous remix’s were terrific.

This one is just plain junky.


18 posted on 10/18/2010 10:45:45 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Vendome
OOps,

I thought you were referring to my post.

My bad.....and keep smiling,

Philip.

PS I haven't heard the remix, so I can't comment on that.

19 posted on 10/18/2010 10:51:53 AM PDT by Jakarta ex-pat
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To: RckyRaCoCo

original is much better - the remix is off


20 posted on 10/18/2010 11:00:44 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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