Revisionist History Encore: Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis
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Jul 17, 2025 
Jack White, the iconic musician known for his work with The White Stripes, and Nashville’s singer-songwriter Casey Bowles dive into the intriguing world of Elvis. They explore the singer's emotional depth and control in performing classics like 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' They also discuss how parapraxis reveals memory's role in music, and reflect on how sleep can unleash creative potential. Personal anecdotes and the complexity of identity in music make for a captivating conversation infused with nostalgia and artistic insight.
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Gladwell's Elvis Research Journey
- Malcolm Gladwell's curiosity led him to track down psychologist Alan Elms after reading about Elvis in a footnote.
- Despite Elms' inability to fully participate due to illness, the visit set the tone for a captivating exploration of Elvis' lyrical slips.
Freud's Parapraxis Explained
- Freud's concept of parapraxis reveals slips of the tongue as unconscious forces trying to express unacceptable ideas.
- These 'faulty acts' are meaningful and reveal hidden emotions rather than being mere accidents.
Elvis' 'Old Shep' Lyric Slip
- Elvis' lyrical slip in 'Old Shep' changes "I stroked the best pal" to "I had struck the best friend," altering the song's meaning drastically.
- This mistake reflects his personal struggles with love, loss, and guilt linked to his complicated family history.