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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky
I think Elvis as a musician is highly overrated. He did record some incredible songs, but much of his work was not his own original material. However, he did completely change the look and sound of popular music and paved the way for much of what we listen to now, so for that he deserves his legendary status.
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I don't consider him a musician at all. He didn't write any songs that I'm aware of, and he freely admitted he only knew a few guitar chords. I think as a performer, he was phenomenal. And that voice.....
My mom's the crazed fan in my family, I used to roll my eyes at her (OK, I still do.) But when I hear Elvis singing "Dixieland/Glory Glory Hallelujiah" I tear up. Yeah, I know, cuz I'm so religious & everything.
Seriously, though, I do. It's the emotion in his voice.