tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37262588.post8556504214823704368..comments2010-08-17T14:19:39.286-07:00Comments on Out of the cradle endlessly rocking: 6/30/10 - Songs of the Summer, #17-18, "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Teddy Bear"Crozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769376137931478201noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37262588.post-14965814183018459042010-07-16T15:58:01.087-07:002010-07-16T15:58:01.087-07:00teddy bear is interesting--more playful and doo-bo...teddy bear is interesting--more playful and doo-boppy defintely. however, not sure what you mean by the pop comparison. is it that you think that elivs was more the king of pop rather than the king of rock? because with that, i would agree. plus, i think lady gaga does write her own songs.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872585952093619932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37262588.post-71003897394795666162010-07-16T15:54:12.516-07:002010-07-16T15:54:12.516-07:00wow, heartbreak hotel gives me shivers. he does in...wow, heartbreak hotel gives me shivers. he does indeed, bring it. <br />not only that, but "buttery quaver" to describe his voice is just about perfect. the man ooozes sex and sexiness. and the lyrics are great. "take a walk down lonely street to heartbreak hotel" um. hi. i'll be there! and i think that's what is so captivating about it. elvis's vocal style has subtext and it's this: yeah, my heart is broken. wanna fix it baby? <br />it's almost as if he's not even remotely sad. if randy newman wrote this song it'd be from the point of view of a serial killer luring his next prey. maybe i've read a little too much stieg larsson this week.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872585952093619932noreply@blogger.com