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One morning in the studio Daniel ask me what we would be working on and I handed him some lyrics. I said this is a song that I had and idea for and that it would be a fun song. He took a look at the lyrics and started laughing and I said see I told you it would be a fun song and Daniel replied I wasn’t laughing because it is a fun song but seriously the title is "I Became Elvis". I said yes, and that is who I want you will be this morning. It doesn’t have to be a perfect Elvis but just that it appears to be him. You only have to be Elvis on the chorus and be yourself on the verses. After a few times of me teaching him the first verse Daniel said lets do it (he is a very quick learner). We always record the verses first, the chorus second and then any background vocals if needed. After completing the verses, I sang the chorus for him and then we started recording and…well I guess you’ll just have to hear it for yourself.
I Became Elvis I know You want believe But something fell over me Then I became Elvis Standing Upon that stage I began to sing these songs With the voice of Elvis A well a bless my soul what’s a wrong with me I’m doing the jailhouse rock Don’t be cruel to my teddy bear And of course my hound dog It’s strange Yes I know But the spell came over me And I became Elvis Repeat chorusIt’s bright These Vegas lights But I’ll never give up these songs Cause I became Elvis Style - elvis1.sty elvis 1- 50’s rock shuf blues Drums - Country shuffle - Shawn Soucy Bass - 2287 - acoustic jazz swing ron walking - Ron Carter Guitar - 372 - acoustic strumming - Tony Piano - 1855 - acoustic country boogie - Jeff Taylor Guitar solo - 1710- electric western swing - Brent Mason HP AMD Athlon(tm)II B28 processor with 3.4 GHz 16GB ram - Mixcraft 6 DAW with Waves Diamond effects - 32" Westinghouse flat screen monitor - Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 interface - Studio Projects B1 mic - Sony HDR 7506 and Sennheiser HD 202 headphones - 2014 BIAB.
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Sonny and Daniel...
HAHAHA! Y'all really nailed the sound. Nice instrument group and a very good mix.
The vocals on the verses are really in the pocket. The background vocals (again!) are stellar!
A fun listen, for sure...
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S & D , I was completely hooked from the first measure. Super production. The guitar break is killer. The vocals are over the top. The mix is as good as it gets. Really outstanding work in every way. Tom
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The Kings live on!!, King Daniel and King Sonny that is
That is EXCELLENT!!
Everything is perfect and that guitar solo really made me want (Scotty) moore !
The backing vocals were spot on.
A good write and an excellent production
really enjoyed
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Hi Daniel & Sonny, The chorus really sounds like Elvis! It's a top notch musical production. Sonny: did you sing the verses too, or only the choruses? The description was not completely clear to us (Dutch as we are  ) Rob and Anne-Marie
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Hi Sonny and Daniel,
a real fun song. Very well done, from the lyrics to the arrangement and the vocals. I especially liked
the background vocals.
I enjoyed this very much.
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Sonny and Daniel...
HAHAHA! Y'all really nailed the sound. Nice instrument group and a very good mix.
The vocals on the verses are really in the pocket. The background vocals (again!) are stellar!
A fun listen, for sure...
floyd Thanks Floyd, It was a lot of fun doing this one. Sonny
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S & D , I was completely hooked from the first measure. Super production. The guitar break is killer. The vocals are over the top. The mix is as good as it gets. Really outstanding work in every way. Tom As I said above, Daniel was totally surprised that I ask him to try an Elvis impersonation but he rose to the challenge as he always does. He is game for just about anything. Thanks for the feedback, Sonny
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The Kings live on!!, King Daniel and King Sonny that is
That is EXCELLENT!!
Everything is perfect and that guitar solo really made me want (Scotty) moore !
The backing vocals were spot on.
A good write and an excellent production
really enjoyed
Alyn Wow Alyn! Thanks for making my day! Daniel will really be surprised with your comments. Elvis's early years were my favorite and I did try to find something in BIAB to get the Scotty Moore sound and Brent Mason was as close as I could find. Thanks, Sonny
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Great job on this one. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
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Hi Daniel & Sonny, The chorus really sounds like Elvis! It's a top notch musical production. Sonny: did you sing the verses too, or only the choruses? The description was not completely clear to us (Dutch as we are ) Rob and Anne-Marie Actually Daniel, who is a good friend, did all of the vocals. Up to this point he has done all of my vocals. I do the arrangements and vocal stylings and of course the lyrics and instrumentation. I will let Daniel know that you guys liked his Elvis. Rob and Anne-Marie thanks for your kind comments, Sonny
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Hi Sonny and Daniel,
a real fun song. Very well done, from the lyrics to the arrangement and the vocals. I especially liked
the background vocals.
I enjoyed this very much.
Guenter Thanks Guenter, I will let Daniel know what you said about him. I really appreciate you listening and sharing your thoughts. Sonny
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Great job on this one. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Thanks Charlie, I am glad that you took time to listen and give me your assessment. I enjoyed getting into BIAB and coming up with a band to pull this one off. Usually I don't look for a particular artist (just styles of music) to imitate, but I had to do something in the way of Elvis. It was a challenge and turned out to be a lot of fun. Sonny
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Sonny,
This is excellent! Loved everything about it.
Bob
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I might be the odd man out...and usually I am.... but I never really liked Elvis. Seriously.
Then for a time, I played in a band where the leader of the band, and singer, thought he was Elvis.... and did a fairly poor imitation.... complete with the jump suits and scarfs. I knew this and he assured me that he wasn't going to do an Elvis show any more.... first night on stage, about the 3rd song in.... he says... "gimme a G chord boys"... and whips into "Well its a one for the money, two for the show....." Wasn't on the set list and we hadn't worked it up in practice. Suddenly, a dozen EP songs were on the set list every night. (gag me) Then he comes up a few weeks later and says, "Hey, I booked a New Years Eve gig for some good money.... but they want the full EP show.... suit, scarves, hair....we gotta get you guys some tuxes " I quit the band soon thereafter because I said, hey, if we're gonna do that crap, we ought to do it right and work it up.... he disagreed and didn't feel we needed to rehearse any of it.... so I left before I was fitted for a tux.
But I digress.....
Your song is cool...as far as EP goes.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Hard for me to add to what's been said, but I agree with it all!! Very well done. Your son is an excellent singer, and he really "became Elvis" in those passages. Wonderfully done. You nailed it!! Take care. Greg
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Hi Sonny, You and Daniel have done a great job with this! It's a well-earned standing ovation from me!!! A terrific listen. All the best, Noel
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Sonny,
This is excellent! Loved everything about it.
Bob Thanks Bob, I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks for listening and letting me know your thoughts. Sonny
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I might be the odd man out...and usually I am.... but I never really liked Elvis. Seriously.
Then for a time, I played in a band where the leader of the band, and singer, thought he was Elvis.... and did a fairly poor imitation.... complete with the jump suits and scarfs. I knew this and he assured me that he wasn't going to do an Elvis show any more.... first night on stage, about the 3rd song in.... he says... "gimme a G chord boys"... and whips into "Well its a one for the money, two for the show....." Wasn't on the set list and we hadn't worked it up in practice. Suddenly, a dozen EP songs were on the set list every night. (gag me) Then he comes up a few weeks later and says, "Hey, I booked a New Years Eve gig for some good money.... but they want the full EP show.... suit, scarves, hair....we gotta get you guys some tuxes " I quit the band soon thereafter because I said, hey, if we're gonna do that crap, we ought to do it right and work it up.... he disagreed and didn't feel we needed to rehearse any of it.... so I left before I was fitted for a tux.
But I digress.....
Your song is cool...as far as EP goes. Herb I truly understand...I do appreciate your honesty. There are a lot of top performers throughout the years I have little interest in myself. It would be hard for me to give a non-bias assessment of some artist that falls in that category but as far as the people on this forum I would look at their accomplishments as you did and avoid the well known artist. I enjoyed your story and I can see why there would be frustration...I have played in three different bands (many years ago) and what you went through would be the end for me also. Too bad you didn't wait and get the tux and then leave (just kidding). Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sonny
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Hard for me to add to what's been said, but I agree with it all!! Very well done. Your son is an excellent singer, and he really "became Elvis" in those passages. Wonderfully done. You nailed it!! Take care. Greg Hi Greg, Thanks for posting your comments...Daniel (he is a friend) and I really enjoyed recording this one and I sent him a text tonight about all the comments we have been getting from the songs that I have posted. He was very thrilled and a bit surprised by this song (he did not know how it would go over). Hopefully he can free up some time in the near future and we can do some more recording. Thanks again, Sonny
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