"kentucky Rain"- Elvis Presley Now
Other reviews and interesting facts about the track include:
Watch how modern listeners and musicians react to the raw power of this vocal performance: MUSICIAN REACTS to - Elvis Presley "Kentucky Rain" YouTube · John Gibson Music
One particularly notable review from Reddit highlights the absurdity of the plot while praising Elvis's ability to sell it: "Kentucky Rain"- Elvis Presley
The song by Elvis Presley has sparked several "interesting" reviews that range from deep emotional analysis to humorous critiques of the lyrics' logic.
: During the recording session, Elvis specifically asked pianist Ronnie Milsap (who later became a country star) to "make the thunder roll" on the keys. Milsap later used a similar technique for his own hit, "Smoky Mountain Rain". Other reviews and interesting facts about the track
: The reviewer points out that if you examine the lyrics literally, the narrator is a "nutjob" hitch-hiking across an entire state on foot with nothing but a photo.
: Despite the "batshit crazy" premise, the review concludes that Elvis's "vocal perfection" makes the anguish feel 100% real and emotionally devastating. : The reviewer points out that if you
: Even the preacher who gives him a ride is seen as someone who probably regretted picking up a "lunatic" until he heard the desperate story.