Revisionist History

Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis

Jul 19, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Elvis's "Old Shep"

  • Elvis Presley's rendition of "Old Shep" changed a key lyric from "stroke" to "struck".
  • This altered the song's meaning from redemption to remorse, reflecting Elvis's personal struggles with loss.
ANECDOTE

Elvis's "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"

  • Elvis struggled with "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", particularly the spoken bridge.
  • He preferred recording live in darkness and disliked the song initially.
INSIGHT

Creative Anxiety

  • Elvis's struggles with the song may reflect a creative professional's anxiety about losing control.
  • Malcolm Gladwell expresses this fear when discussing Elvis's performances.
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