Guest Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 It's quite strange how I distinctly remember hearing the news of Elvis' death, as I was only six at the time. I was on holiday in Bridlington. We'd just got back from the beach and I remember being sat on the floor in the living room sorting through a bucket of shells and getting sand on the carpet while my mum watched the news on TV. Favourite songs: 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Suspicious Minds'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I never liked him, and still dont.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I wasn't as bothered about his passing, as I was a month later when we lost a REAL talent... Marc Bolan just a fortnight before what would have been his 30th birthday Marc Bolan, born 30th Sept 1947, died 16th Sept 1977. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm sorry to disappoint you all but Mr Costello is still very much alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingmaker2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't think either one was a "great singer", I'm a big Sinatra fan, but I would call him a great "crooner" not a great singer, Elvis neither. It depends how you measure a "Great singer". To me a great singer isn't one that just reproduces the notes or sounds tuneful but one that adds his or own charisma to their songs, that's what makes Elvis and Sinatra stand out. Just like Ali, perhaps he wasn't the greatest boxer, but his charisma and self belief made him the "greatest". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 It depends how you measure a "Great singer". To me a great singer isn't one that just reproduces the notes or sounds tuneful but one that adds his or own charisma to their songs, that's what makes Elvis and Sinatra stand out. Just like Ali, perhaps he wasn't the greatest boxer, but his charasima and self belief made him the "greatest". Sinatra had the best diction and phrasing of a song,I have ever heard. I have never known anyone who likes both these singers as they seem so different. They did actually appear together on t.v. once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingmaker2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I never liked him, and still dont.!!! Hey Pat, everyone has different tastes but give me Elvis any day over today's wannabe non entities: Will Young, Gareth Gates, X factor winner series 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc Thinking about it give me Elvis anyday over Sir Elton John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sinatra had the best diction and phrasing of a song,I have ever heard. I have never known anyone who likes both these singers as they seem so different. They did actually appear together on t.v. once. I like them both, but I do think that they had utterly different styles. Having said that, my preferred Elvis is very definitely Costello . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hey Pat, everyone has different tastes but give me Elvis any day over today's wannabe non entities: Will Young, Gareth Gates, X factor winner series 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc Thinking about it give me Elvis anyday over Sir Elton John! I know it sounds silly, but I could never stand his dyed black hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingmaker2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I like them both, but I do think that they had utterly different styles. Having said that, my preferred Elvis is very definitely Costello . In my younger years I was a great fan of Elvis Costello, especially his "Armed forces", "Get Happy" and "Trust" periods. I haven't been so keen on his more current offerings though. For me I'd give the King the nod over Mr.Costello, although in my youth I may have said the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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