Heartbreak Hotel;'56,'68 or '70???

[renapap05]

Do you like the first version of Heartbreak Hotel in 1956,the version of the 68 Comeback Special or live later in 1970?What did you vote?:king:

[Tony Trout]

I may get shot for this but I prefer the 1970 versions of "Heartbreak Hotel" over even the '56 or '68 versions. James Burton's guitar licks are smokin'!!

[kathy parkinson]

56 for me, nothing like this had been heard of before, classic Elvis.

[Johnny2523]

i would say the 1977 version or 1975.

[SeeSeeRider777]

68. Elvis was working on his comeback and was giving his all. Also his voice was much older and he sounded better IMO.

[1100ccRider]

I like all three incarnations, and in the '70s it was perhaps the most performed '50s song that received more respectful treatment than others (he did the same for songs like "Tryin' To Get To You," "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy," "My Baby Left Me," and even "A Big Hunk O' Love," but they were all performed much less frequently). It was even a highlight in 1976 and 1977 concerts, the way he sang it. And it was supremely cool in '68...I really like that alternate opening, too, on the aborted (or not recorded, at least) first attempt.

I'd have to go with 1956, though. There're obviously not many recordings of it that we have from then but, apart from the classic oddness of the original single, I've always had a soft spot for the version from the March 17 Dorsey show.

[beckelvis]

for me 56,it´s the whole classic one,has this rebellious,which at the same time was proving very sexy,I´m charmed:)(y)

[ForeverTheKing]

Of this song I still prefer the original version...so 1956 for me (y) ;)

[franny]

I also loved the 68' version, but I voted for 56'! It was a tough choice! ;)

franny

[Unchained Melody]

i would say the 1977 version or 1975.

Now me of all people can appreaciate elvis' output of work in 1977, but to say that the versions from 1977 which weren't even that often, come anywhere close to that of the version from 1956 that changed the world of music is insane IMO!

[SatninLove]

Now me of all people can appreaciate elvis' output of work in 1977, but to say that the versions from 1977 which weren't even that often, come anywhere close to that of the version from 1956 that changed the world of music is insane IMO!

I have too agree!
My choice is 56...(y)
-SatninLove

[KPM]

The scream and echo of the 1956 version-so very different from most music of the time is the one I choose.

[elvispresleytheking]

70 because of how incredibly slow and emotional it is

[elvisfan92]

really love classic Elvis

[presley31]

l voted for 56.

[ricky]

Now me of all people can appreaciate elvis' output of work in 1977, but to say that the versions from 1977 which weren't even that often, come anywhere close to that of the version from 1956 that changed the world of music is insane IMO!

Bradley, Its great to see your comments on this one, of course you are so right.

For us here in the UK that record was the first time we had heard Elvis, an electrifying experience and one that changed mine and Millions of others lives forever(Thank The Lord) what followed was a phenomenom the likes of which we will never see again,you can keep your Beatles & Jackson,Elvis has passed over but his music and image will live on forever the others have made nothing like the lasting impression left to us by our man..Long may he reign..:king::notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[smithversusneo]

Had to go with 1956. It's that haunting in his voice that gets me everytime! :notworthy

svn

[kathy parkinson]

Bradley, Its great to see your comments on this one, of course you are so right.

For us here in the UK that record was the first time we had heard Elvis, an electrifying experience and one that changed mine and Millions of others lives forever(Thank The Lord) what followed was a phenomenom the likes of which we will never see again,you can keep your Beatles & Jackson,Elvis has passed over but his music and image will live on forever the others have made nothing like the lasting impression left to us by our man..Long may he reign..:king::notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Absolutely spot on Ricky,:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[mysterytrain3577]

1956 ofcourse!!!!
Later version are okay...but nothing is better than going back to the roots.

[Cliff]

Being a vintage Elvis fan I' m going with '56. Fond memories. :'(

[ehollier]

The original, of course!! ;)

[LianaKaralivanou]

I voted for the '56 version because it was the original as Elizabeth said!

[YoungDreams]

Classic Elvis!!

[Suspicious Minds]

I voted for the 1956 studio version.
You don't hear the jazzy sound in later versions on stage.

[john carpenter]

1956 Heartbreak Hotel for me!:clap:

[Unchained Melody]

'56 version is kickin' all the others butt ! (y):lol:;)

[elvisfan92]

56's version

[Graceland Rain]

Elvis in 56 wow love that version best by far

[Silenz]

In my opinion Elvis was at his best around 70-73 BUT voted 56 for this song

[shelley.m.]

I voted for '56.

[EP4MEUK]

For some reason I never like watching Elvis sing his songs back from the 50's when he got older for me personally it just did not look right or sound right..Elvis voice was alot deeper when he got older and did not have that rawness from the 50's. I also dont like alot of others singers doing the same either that have been in the buisness along time ie Madonna Rod stewart etc watching madonna sing Like a Virgin and Rod singing Do you think Im sexy now makes me cringe :blush:but thats just my opinion

Susan

[SleepyJack]

1956 does it for me,,,,there are still times that it gives me those really big "WOW" moments! The `68 versions have a power of their own as well,particularly the "sit-down" performances...I think it got a little bit lost in the `70s...especially after `72.(y)

[Teddy]

It has to be the '56 single.
The subsequent renditions are just re-enactments of the main event; simple tributes to the greatness of the original recording.

[Dino78]

I voted for the '56 version, cause it's the original version.
Might have been interesting when E had done a studio version of it in '68 or later, like he did it with "Love Letters".

[Wendy56]

56! :clap: