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 Nov 11 2006, 12:09 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Moderators Member No.: 66 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 4,778 From: UK  |
Just been listening to "Mine" and realised what an outstanding song it really is. Thinking of more, would be "Suppose", "This Is Our Dance" from the 70's.
Which ballads would you consider were under-rated ? "It Hurts Me" and "Theres always Me" have to be included, although they are better known to fans, no so well known to non-fans. I feel that many of the 70's ballads are under-rated. The passion that he sang tracks like "Pieces of my life" etc. with, and yet such albums are rubbished by many. Seems weird, wouldn't you say ? (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/down.gif) -------------------- Regards Shaun
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Nov 11 2006, 04:47 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Special Members Member No.: 2 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,783 From: Krak des Chevaliers |
I agree, but i don't think any honest and right minded person would call "Pices of my life" rubbish. But its not your typical Elvis song either, so perhaps some did not like the content of many of the mid 70's ballad songs... On the other hand, many people praise Elvis '76 session wich also where mainly a blaad album, but with more Elvis styled material.
If we look at the movies done they also had mny beautiful ballads, Angle is one example. But i don't think sings like that will ever be popular by the casual fans, since they want the famous hits i presume. --------------------  The outer limit of your potential is determined solely by your own beliefs and your own confidence in what you think is possible |
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Nov 11 2006, 08:12 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 419 Joined: 3-April 06 Posts: 2,178 From: U.K |
I think And the grass dont pay no mind is one of the most under rated records of Elvis's.
I love the words, the music, the arrangement in fact everything about it (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/wings_elvis.gif) |
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Nov 11 2006, 11:09 PM
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 At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 18 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 1,432 From: Denmark |
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Nov 12 2006, 12:46 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
I think there are loads of under-rated ballads.Alot of the ones that
I think are, have already been mentioned. Your Loves Been Along time Coming. Hurt. Indescribably Blue. Angel. The First In Line. Playing For Keeps. Hows The World Treating You. Just a few I think are under-rated,I could go on (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/chatterbox.gif) TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Nov 12 2006, 12:52 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands |
"Never Again" is imo a very underrated ballad.
-------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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Nov 12 2006, 01:47 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
There are very good ballads from the movieyears too,almost all overlooked.
For example:"The girl i never loved",so perfect. --------------------    |
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Nov 12 2006, 03:39 PM
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 Administrator  Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
Couldn't argue with any already mentioned. Mine is one of mine and Jules favourite songs. Its simply beautiful in every aspect. Deserves much more respect that it ever ( or Elvis singing it ) got. The same applies to Suppose. Also, as Johan has mentioned, there are many outstanding ballads contained in Elvis' movies.
There are so many during the 70's. Right from the awesome tracks contained on TTWII right up to and including the Moody Blue LP, you can name several great Ballads that Elvis sung. These albums would not figure on many critics "best" lists....maybe they should listen to them, before they jump to any conclusions (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/chatterbox.gif) -------------------- TCB Chris
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Nov 12 2006, 05:47 PM
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Fame and Fortune Gently Never Again Just to name a few..... |
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Nov 27 2006, 07:17 AM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
I'm actually pretty bad at categorizing songs, but I'd say I'm Leavin'
is very under-rated. A great song with beautiful lyrics and melody, but somehow I've got the idea that it's not very known, or even liked song... |
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Nov 27 2006, 12:14 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 278 Joined: 21-November 05 Posts: 9,959 From: Devon. England. |
I wouldn't call this song I'm Leavin a ballad. Elvis was trying something different to his usual style of songs. This song is a cross between a ballad and rock song. In the UK this song charted at #23 in 1971.
Thinking About You was a similar type of song. -------------------- Frank
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Nov 27 2006, 01:27 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
I guess you're right...
But that doesn't change my opinion of the song. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Nov 27 2006, 07:12 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
I'm Leavin is an incredible song. I know what you mean Jouni, its not one of the most liked Elvis numbers. I love it ! I have since the very first time i heard it, which i believe was on the Hits from the 70's LP many years ago.
Its just so different from most of what he has done. Would i class it as a ballad ? Yeah, i guess so...but as you say its hard to categorise them. As for Thinking about you, it is one of my favourite songs also, and a song that had alot of play on my player. Is it under-rated ? Hell YEAH.... -------------------- TCB Chris
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Nov 27 2006, 07:20 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 2 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,783 From: Krak des Chevaliers |
Im not so sure i would use the term under-rated. It is one of those like or not like songs. I think it's ok a little boring, but still ok, it never get's bashed or praised very much. The same could be said about "Thinking about you".
I woud only use the term under-rated on songs that has hit potentional, and none of those two has that certain extra like example "How the web was wowen" wich i do belive is underrated and a beautiful balad with hit potentional. It certainly deserves more praise. -------------------- The outer limit of your potential is determined solely by your own beliefs and your own confidence in what you think is possible |
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Nov 27 2006, 07:25 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
QUOTE (Tigerman @ Nov 27 2006, 07:20 PM) Im not so sure i would use the term under-rated. It is one of those like or not like songs. I think it's ok a little boring, but still ok, it never get's bashed or praised very much. The same could be said about "Thinking about you". I woud only use the term under-rated on songs that has hit potentional, and none of those two has that certain extra like example "How the web was wowen" wich i do belive is underrated and a beautiful balad with hit potentional. It certainly deserves more praise.  Neither of these had that potential...in your opinion Einar. I'm Leavin was a hit in the Uk....but i still feel it was under-rated. I feel that they BOTH had potential. I'm leavin' to a certain extent lived up to that. Thinking About you didn't. Under-Rated... To rate too low; underestimate. So thats what you are doing to these songs....in my opinion of course....therefore they fall into the category of being under-rated..... -------------------- TCB Chris
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Nov 27 2006, 07:38 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 2 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,783 From: Krak des Chevaliers |
Ok, but would not that be to push ones opinion over at another? If i do not praise a certain song another one likes, do i under-rate it?
If you go out to the streets and ask people about what they think about Elvis version of "Im leaving", they would probably answer "Never hard that song, but i like Don't be cruel". Personally i like Harbor lights, it does not exactly get praised or get any airtime, is it under-rated? No, the song is where it belongs compared to the rest of Elvis discogarphy. Over-rated,under-rated it's all about personal taste and how well the mainstreem audience takes to songs. I have a hard time beliving Im leaving could do chart sucess again, while "Love me tender". I would not doubt since it has a more mass appeal sound. Perhaps i am underestimating "Im leaving", who knows. -------------------- The outer limit of your potential is determined solely by your own beliefs and your own confidence in what you think is possible |
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Nov 27 2006, 09:07 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
would that push ones opinions over another...NO. Thats the point of the question. What DO YOU think is under-rated.
Under-rated is not about just the general public, or the critics, but about anyone who listens to the songs in question. Fans too can under-rate certain songs....as you say, opinions... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end......... |
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Nov 27 2006, 09:19 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands |
I'm Leaving is defenatley under-rated imo. It has always been a mistery to me why it charted as it did. Same goes for Pieces Of My Life, a truly brilliant song/performance ... but also one of the worst selling singles of Elvis in the 70's.
-------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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Nov 27 2006, 10:50 PM
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 Almost In Memphis Group: Special Members Member No.: 373 Joined: 14-February 06 Posts: 613 From: Australia |
One of my all time favourite songs which I think is underated is
The Sound Of Your Cry Great version on Nashville Marathon FTD Whenever I hear it it brings a tear to my eye It's such a powerful song I presume Elvis liked the song because he sung it with such passion "as he usually does" It's a shame he didn't sing it live, Well I don't think he did (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif) Adrian |
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Nov 27 2006, 11:01 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
QUOTE (mezaid @ Nov 27 2006, 10:50 PM) One of my all time favourite songs which I think is underated is The Sound Of Your Cry Great version on Nashville Marathon FTD Whenever I hear it it brings a tear to my eye It's such a powerful song I presume Elvis liked the song because he sung it with such passion "as he usually does" It's a shame he didn't sing it live, Well I don't think he did (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif) Adrian No, he didn't Adrian. As you say what a shame. The Sound Of Your Cry would have been ONE AWESOME live number. Many people think that the song is too dramatic ???? Whatever the heck they mean by that (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I agree with you.......its an awesome ballad (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif) Best version for me is on the Platinum box set...... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/kicking.gif) -------------------- TCB Chris
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