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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.
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.
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.