A great tribute track ... another tribute track ( Tamara walker) cry like Memphis.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
It’s on my list :) xxx
@margarettaylor81073 жыл бұрын
I always liked the song but I never knew it was about our precious hero Elvis.Now, I love the song about the man with a little boy smile..that adorable crooked smile.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww yes, that crooked smile - love that xxx
@kevinharkin83342 жыл бұрын
My Favourite Elvis Presley song is Help me make it through the night
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
Oh my!!!!! I LOVE that song too xxx
@debbyschultz172911 ай бұрын
Love this song! ❤❤❤
@safariloverinnc5156 Жыл бұрын
Great tribute to Elvis. Miss you Michelle. Hope you all are doing well. Take care.....
@delorespetree3243 Жыл бұрын
Miss you elvis lass hope you and your family are doing well
@mrchaplin62613 жыл бұрын
You can see how many elvis inspired
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Oh my! Yes…. The list goes on xxx
@tapsa4122 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! She is feeling you Elvis!⚡⚡⚡❤❤❤🇫🇮
@Rob3944013 жыл бұрын
I’m so bless to be raised in Mississippi in the deep south!
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
You really are Robert xxx
@Machomannorway3 жыл бұрын
Greatsong, great lyrics, good choice
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much xx
@kennethstark93833 жыл бұрын
I didn’t no that the song had anything to do with Elvis wow big thumbs up Michelle. You learn something every day 👑👑👑👍
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing hey! I remember myself finding out. I was surprised too!!! Fab song xxx
@harrynixon70043 жыл бұрын
This is the best song about. Elvis the writers really capture the essences of the man that put rock on the map. I read that the. Black. Velvet was the name of the color of the hair dye. Elvis used. Boy can that girl sing! And the beat of the song.helps you to feel the sagger and charisma of. Elvis !!!!!!!!! Great topic for your video. My wife and. I are loving your videos. Keep them coming !
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww I appreciate that so much. Thanks so much Harry! Awww I love it too. That Deep South feel. It captures Elvis perfectly xxx
@ihatechange3 жыл бұрын
I loved this song when it first came out. But as I listened to the words I thought "This is about Elvis!!!!" ......."a new religion that'll bring 'ya to your knees".....that's for sure! I love you and miss you, Elvis, and I always will❣
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Always and forever! We love you Elvis ❤️⚡️❤️⚡️
@albrecqgerald Жыл бұрын
great tribute memphis vibes tlc
@chrisculshaw18873 жыл бұрын
Brilliant song by Alannah Myles. I think she won a Grammy for this. Good song even if it wasn't about Elvis but even better that it is. Don't think she was able to top this.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww it’s hard to have a song so iconic... where to come from that! Elvis done it 😉 so there are exceptions but Elvis makes it look easy doesn’t he xxx
@AmyWinehouse.91411 ай бұрын
How about Kirsty MacColl "There's a guy works down the chip shop swears he's Elvis." Great tune.
@bud67453 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise it was a tribute to Elvis till years later.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I know - me too love! Brilliant xxx
@lyndaantoinette83913 жыл бұрын
I always love Black Velvet with Alannah Miles , all those years ago was the way to dress aswell lol, still got my black leather motorbike jacket id live in inspired by her look from the early 80,s 😳 all these years iv been an Elvis fan & I never knew this song was dedicated to Elvis, no wonder I loved it & still do ❤
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, she has that way about her!!! Thanks Lynda for watching xxx
@lyndaantoinette83913 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 thankyou for keeping Elvis,s memories alive ❤xx
@cameronborrett19173 жыл бұрын
You can feel the deep south in this song, the heat of Memphis and the reaction when Elvis first hit the world with his untouchable talent. Amazing lyrics, I loved listening to the song again but also reading the lyrics made the song more powerful. A wonderful tribute to the greatest singer the world has ever known... TLC.. Cam xx
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww Cam - you explain it perfectly!!! You need a channel. That’s what I wanted to say. That Deep South feel.... wonderful tribute!!! What a song xxx
@iceprincess21342 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 For some cultural/historical context, just in case you didn't already know, the dry spell referenced in the beginning was is The Dust Bowl and "white lightening", is illegal moonshine, which is produced in the mountainous areas of the interior South and was the primary reason (Prohibition) why the FBI and stock car racing were created.
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
@@iceprincess2134 awwww fantastic!!!! Thanks so much ❤️⚡️
@iceprincess21342 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 Np. If you're interested, there's a really good movie about the era called Lawless. It stars Tom Hardy and Shia Laboef.
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
@@iceprincess2134 ooooh I will look it up :) thanks lots again xxx
@gvbezoff2 жыл бұрын
You should put a black velvet of Elvis on the wall behind you.
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
That would be cool
@tinafoley22293 жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew that..but listening to it it fits 💙
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
It’s fantastic isn’t it xxx
@jrgenaaen72643 жыл бұрын
Love this song ❤️ Another good one is Marc Cohn’s Walking in Memphis ..
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww yes, I will be doing that one for sure x
@jrgenaaen72643 жыл бұрын
Also I like Elvis Presley blues with Tom Jones..
@susyq8103 жыл бұрын
Oh yes...great choice🤧💔💝
@beckyclutter71243 жыл бұрын
I never knew this was written about Elvis. Always loved it, now even more.
@mozaika55982 жыл бұрын
Oh,the Great hit/blues/ of the 90s.Amazing vocal Alannach Miles.This song is special as Elvis/Black Velvet/ was.❤️❤️⚡⚡tks for sharing
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks for watching xxx
@1000senator3 жыл бұрын
There is a couple tribute songs I liked as kid " The King Is Gone " 1977 and one by Boxcar Willie from 1979 called " The Day Elvis died "
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
The first one, I. Recorded a video - will be up soon. But the 2nd, I will put on my list! Thanks so much xxx
@1000senator3 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 The 2nd one alot of Elvis fans might not know ? I was 13 when he died and can remember liking all tribute songs that came out
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
@@1000senator I can’t wait to do it :) xxx
@1000senator3 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 Tom Jones did one in 2015 called ' Elvis Presley Blues" . I really enjoy your channel !! :)
@JIMMYDIANO3 жыл бұрын
Always loved this tribute song.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
It’s a great one isn’t it xxx
@maxrav18313 жыл бұрын
My favourite trubute song so good that many people including fans don't realise it is about Elvis and his breakthrough as the phenominon. The atmosphere give you a taste of deep south Americana in the 50's. The song gives me the chills.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww it’s got the wonderful vibes hasn’t it xx
@probyperson13 жыл бұрын
The best place to find Elvis tribute songs is on the Elvis Mania cd series...loads of obscure ones from the 50s but they go up to the 90s. Eddie Cochran did a great job mimicking Elvis on The Holly Twins “All I Want For Christmas Is Elvis” as well as providing great lead guitar on the same track...
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! My list is long :) xx
@jennifernapoli81723 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, Great song!! Never knew it was a tribute to our man Elvis❤️Maybe Alannah Myles was an Elvis fan, I wonder? I Love this song even more now😊Thanks for sharing Michelle🙏Take Care xx💖
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I know? I wonder.... thanks so much Jennifer, as always! TCB ⚡️⚡️
@gwengirtman12393 жыл бұрын
I knew when I first heard this years ago it was Elvis she sang about. Love it. Black velvet paintings of Elvis were very popular.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
TCB ⚡️⚡️
@janetmyles8764 Жыл бұрын
You should listen to T.G. Shepard's "The Day Elvis Died." Along with "I Wanna Live Like Elvis."
@bobharrison29273 жыл бұрын
Always loved this song .nice tribute about our man he would have loved it i bet....thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work love your channel.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks Bob for watching with me xxx
@kathyharze43083 жыл бұрын
As soon as it started I knew it straight away I never knew it was about Elvis but it's great thank you safe 😷xx
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
It’s fantastic isn’t it.... it’s got that Deep South vibe hey!!!! Am off to bed now. Night Kathy. Sweet Elvis dreams xxx
@anY-bf9ud3 жыл бұрын
Wow Michelle, I never knew this song was about Elvis, when I read the lyrics I can see it definitely is though. The lyrics are so profound and the poignancy is even more significant knowing what we now about Elvis from his humble beginnings to his tumultuous ascent to super stardom and beyond. The song itself, has that bluesy laid back country feel to it, very befitting to Elvis and his legacy. Over the years I've heard it many times but from now on when I hear it again, I'll definitely be listening to it in a very different light. The words Black Velvet though, I personally think they take on a new meaning of their own. When you think about black velvet the drink, which in itself is a mixture, of stoutbeer and fine champagne , even thinking along the lines of black being the gloomiest and flattest and champagne being the brightest and bubbliest , the words reflect from saddest to happiest times in relation to his life Think of one being a poorer man's drink and the other being the choice of the wealthiest, think poverty to wealth, pauper to Prince, rags to riches, and even a lowly shack to a mansion, now the words black velvet suddenly come alive, and hold a much deeper, significant, and thought provoking meaning, a true analogy of Elvis,s life . I could see how the lyrics were affecting you Michelle, me too when i delved more deeply into them and literally read between the lines, omg Elvis still has us us searching deep for answers doesn't he. To this day lyrics from a song can make us sit up and think what if, the words he himself said he pondered on many times. I've still got a huge lump in my throat Michelle.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Oh my word!!!!!! You have given me literal goosebumps. Your description and thought on this - yes!!!!!!! Black velvet in that little boys smile!!! I have goosebumps again just singing that line back. Fantastic thought provoking words!!!!!!! I adored reading this!!! I THANKYOU for such wonderful comments on my videos. They mean a lot xxx
@anY-bf9ud3 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 Michelle , In my Daughters Eyes is another tearjerker by Martina Mcbride. oh i just imagine Elvis singing this on stage on the tour that never happened. As we know he was all prepared for that tour, it proved how much of a courageous a man he was.
@wheelmobile333 жыл бұрын
You got me ive heard this a zillion times in my party days never knew was about our man dam girl your good wow
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww frank!!!! Thanks so much. Once you know, it’s gives this song a whole other dimension xxxx
@charlesh7965 ай бұрын
This is my first time here but I'll keep looking for you . I met him once and it was him and I talking without anyone else. I don't want to talk about it here but if you know of a way I will. I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT COMPUTERS THOUGH. God bless you
@Jeri_C113 жыл бұрын
I love every tribute song I’ve ever heard & there are so, so many. He was so loved.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
He truly was xxx
@brianwhitney91813 жыл бұрын
What is interesting about the origin of this song was the song writers actually went to Graceland and came back and wrote it based on their experience while being there.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I read that - gives the song even more of a vibe! Amazing xxx
@johnrowley44103 жыл бұрын
I have heard this great bluesy song over the years. I have always liked it but never listened to the lyrics carefully enough. So I confess I never knew it was about Elvis. Well now thanks to you Elvislass I do. By the way I love your videos, podcasts , (whatever they are called)
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww john, thanks so much and lovely to read your comment. I appreciate it xx
@nostradumbass79592 жыл бұрын
i feel kinda dumb not knowing this song was about Elvis. i should have.
@karentranter78063 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, I've loved this song for years but never knew it was a tribute to Elvis. I like it even more now ha ha. Thanks Michelle, look forward to the next 2. Take care hun xxx 💝
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I was the same Karen. When I realised I loved it even more xxxx
@karentranter78063 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 hi Michelle, we are like 2 peas in a pod ha ha xxx 💝
@shawnpendley83223 жыл бұрын
Full list: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_or_referencing_Elvis_Presley
@CA51243 жыл бұрын
Never knew this song was about Elvis! Wow 👏 Always loved it anyway 😊 The lyrics totally make sense though . How have I missed the( love me tender reference ) before ! Thanks for this ! 💓
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww I missed it for ages, then looked at the lyrics and was shocked!!!! That was is it then, my fave ❤️⚡️⚡️
@haraldtrittner43963 жыл бұрын
There was already a "Lockdown" in the 80's...hairdressers are closed...LOL Cool Video YES!
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Hehe 😜 xxx
@haraldtrittner43963 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 LOL...i don't want to be disrespectful, but my hair looks like from the Lead-Guitarist in the last 2 months of course Covid-Lockdown...with all respect for Alannah Myles Hairstyle...love it...
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
@@haraldtrittner4396 hehe 😜 I know the feeling Harald - very much so!!! X
@ronholmes61223 жыл бұрын
Michelle, are you familiar with a couple of novelty songs about Elvis? One is called 'My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Elvis' by Billy Boyle and the other is 'My Boy Elvis' by Janis Martin. These are are pretty unusual and rare.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Oooh thanks so much Ron - I will put those on my list!!! You are a star ⭐️ xxx
@Patracat Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this. What a beautiful tribute. Wonder if it is still around....off to check discogs
@susyq8103 жыл бұрын
Oh I love this magnificent tribute. The lyrics and beat... Perfection!! Mamas baby!!!! What a song!!!Fills me with love and a heavy heart...missing him so..😢💓💔 I use to sing this all the time....thank you...its in my head now...love it. ....💕🌻🎶thank you so much Michelle..🌻💞
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww susy - am like that - once it’s in my head!!! That’s me all day lol 😆 xx Thanks as always xxx
@sherrera663 жыл бұрын
Nice song never heard it before I listen to English and Spanish language music. Mexican being my favorite genre since we are a family of tejano musicians and singers. I apologize if I’m out of the loop lol but I’m learning. Elvis has been my man for many years though since I was 7 I miss him.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks so much for popping on and listening. You will have to give me one of your fave songs so I can listen to it and get a feel of your tastes and music :) I feel I am getting to know you a little. I’d love to hear what you listen too xxx
@sherrera663 жыл бұрын
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@haraldtrittner43963 жыл бұрын
Top!!! Thanx for the Video Michelle. At the time of release i played "Black Velvet" to "death"...it was/is one of my favorite Tribute- Songs. What a cool, southern Blues/Rock Feeling from a canadian singer...
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww I bet you did!!! It’s a brilliant song with so much rocky bluesy goodness! Good morning Harald. Hope your well xxx
@haraldtrittner43963 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 with this cool song, Michelle, i'm goin' well all day long
@earlwalker46683 жыл бұрын
I remember this song, didn't know it was about Elvis, tks for the information. Maby that's why I enjoyed it so much nd didn't know the meaning about it!!!
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!! I love that Earl - that’s it right there!!! You loved it, you knew the vibe! Amazing xxx
@rayskitten783 жыл бұрын
I don't think of elvis with this song, long story short I miss someone this was a song he liked, i believe in ominous makes me wonder if i will see him again ... production for next song walking in Memphis mark cohan
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Oh bless you Sarah. Hugs to you. ❤️❤️❤️
@janice55282 жыл бұрын
Michelle I have a question for you? Have you seen the video of a concert Elvis gave July 1st 1974 in Omaha? It is so funny what Elvis does! I love it just watched it again... I wish I had been there. WELL well Well... Lol 💖💖💖😄😉👍
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
Awww yes, the footage is fabulous!!! I will revisit it today though xxx
@janice55282 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 I had to laugh his natural humor and comfort with the audience... Just listened to His songs with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra again every time I listen to it I cry... Sleepless night again...
@janice55282 жыл бұрын
Love this but I will admit no brag just fact... I loved how my daughter sings this... She sang Black Velvet in a Karaoke finals contest here in Central Oregon years back and she won first place... Her other songs she sang alot, were by Olivia Newton John... and Sheena Easton whom I love both their voices too...
@ElvisLass352 жыл бұрын
Oh my really??? I’d love to hear her!!!! X
@janice55282 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 She seldom sings anymore like she did when her dad was alive and since so much other grief my family has endured... She listens in the car and sometimes sings... Her Dad and she used to sing together alot... We used to go out and sing in contests and he made a tape once singing a compilation of our favorites. Some by Elvis, George Strait, Jim Reeves, Garth Brooks, Sinatra and a few others... He gave the only copy to his mom to hear and it disappeared after she passed, then My hubby Died of heart failure two months later... No one sings like Elvis of course but I loved hearing my husband sing too. He knew how much i loved Elvis and how i always wanted to see him in concert... A dream we never got to do... though we tried to before he joined the service in '74
@MrTatts642 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle. Modern day Elvis?? Metal Elvis?? Country Elvis?? Get a load of Michael Poulsen's vocal chords. Pick some Volbeat songs and giveyour ears a treat :) "16 Dollars", "Die to Live", "Sad Mans Tongue" the list just goes on and on.
@rickybruske593 жыл бұрын
Brilliant track! always loved this one very soulful and with a great groove to it!. A couple of my faves are Ronnie Mcdowell 'The King is gone' and Merle Haggard' From Graceland to the promised land'. Thanks for sharing Michelle.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I will do those ones Ricky!!! Every Saturday for a while :) xx
@earlwalker46683 жыл бұрын
There is another one called 'Cry Like Memphis' by Tamara Walker
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I will do that one Earl - it’s on my list xxx
@susyq8103 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 Hi Michelle🙋I think you will love it too💞💕
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
@@susyq810 I am Dfo doing this one - I have lots on the list for my Saturdays :) xxx
@lesleypilling75613 жыл бұрын
Great song, bought it when it came out. I know some fans aren’t aware that it’s about him. As Cameron says, you can feel the Memphis heat in this song. Fantastic. I read or heard somewhere something along the lines of if you were poor in the south then you were uncomfortably hot. Got me thinking if that was the reason Elvis liked his rooms cold? Billy Smith said recently that Elvis’ bedroom was like a meat locker! Great job Michelle, thank you x
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
That’s so interesting Lesley! You may have something there! Bless him. You do get that heat from the song... it’s just gives those intense feelings! Amazing! X
@perjohansson30303 жыл бұрын
I did not know that this song had anything to do with Elvis. Now I have learn better 😊. I must Ask you about another song. Tom Jones recorded ”With Theese Hands” and said that it was Elvis who presented that song to him. Do you know if Elvis also recorded it? I have looked around but can’t find anything. Maybe he let Tom have if as his own.
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Awww yes, Tom tells a story of Elvis coming towards him singing that song. He never recorded it but dear Tom heard Elvis sing it a little! Lucky man Tom is xx
@perjohansson30303 жыл бұрын
@@ElvisLass35 He sure is 😊. Thank’s for answer👍🏻
@shawnpendley83223 жыл бұрын
Amazing song. It still gives me chills and hits my heart. Check out the song facts too. It was inspired by a visit to Graceland on the 10th anniversary of Elvis's death and then imagining what it must have been like for Elvis growing up. www.songfacts.com/facts/alannah-myles/black-velvet
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - it’s brilliant to read and adds even more to the vibe of the song xxx
@markw83533 жыл бұрын
Excellent song, certainly one of the best tributes ever. Sadly Alannah Myles never matched it for quality in any of her other recordings. The Canadian Duffy 😔😔😔
@ElvisLass353 жыл бұрын
I know!!! It’s hard to live up to a song like that!! For some. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@RJsStudio1313 жыл бұрын
Check out "Walking in Memphis" Marc Cohn 1991.. A song about getting "Baptized into the blues".. A-lot of references to Elvis... DO NOT do the Cher version...Totally butchered it, like all her songs.. Thanks for the memory lane trip to Black Velvet...Had a Black Velvet Elvis painting years ago...........