Songs That Show Elvis' Amazing Vocal Range

[memphis69]

ELVIS HAD AN AMAZING VOCAL RANGE. BUT WHICH SONGS DO YOU THINK SHOW THIS BEST?

I CAN NAME A FEW:

1. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
2. HURT
3. HOW GREAT THOU ART
4. UNCHAINED MELODY
5. IF I CAN DREM
6. AMERCIAN TRILOGY
7. RAGS TO RICHES
8. INDESCRIBABLY BLUE
9. PEACE IN THE VALLEY
10. I NEED YOU SO (A GREAT 50s BALLAD)

THESE ARE JUST A FEW. HE GAVE SO MANY GREAT VOCAL PERFORMANCES.

[Merry]

Hi Melissa, :bye:

I agree with you, of course, with regard to these wonderful songs.

The realisation for me, has always been when someone else sings Elvis' songs, and it is then (not being a musician or vocalist) that I realise how incredible his voice, is.

:bye:
lol

[goodelvisgirl]

well he had so many hurt, rags to riches,how great thou art, woman without love,solitare,my boy the list is endless he was just a musical genius

[shelley.m.]

"It's Now or Never" is just one of many songs that show off Elvis' amazing vocal range.The fabulous song "Hurt" would be another.Elvis had an incredible set of "pipes."

[epmoodyblue]

:hmm:song*heart of Rome*(y):notworthy
In a little while you're leavin'
Starting on the journey home
Soon I'll be alone, the one who loves you
La la la la la, somewhere in the heart of Rome

I'll make a wish in every fountain
Say a prayer that you'll return
Minutes I'll be counting
May the fire of love still burn
I'll keep your picture by my pillow
And pretend I'm not alone
Make believe that you are with me
La la la la la, in the heart of Rome

Suddenly the tears are falling
As we hear the whistle blow
Hold me very close before you leave me
La la la la la, somewhere in the heart of Rome

I'll make a wish in every fountain
Say a prayer that you'll return
Minutes I'll be counting
May the fire of love still burn
I'll keep your picture by my pillow
And pretend I'm not alone
Make believe that you are with me
La la la la la, in the heart of Rome

I'll make a wish in every fountain
Say a prayer that you'll return
Minutes I'll be counting
May the fire of love still burn
I'll keep your picture by my pillow
And pretend I'm not alone
Make believe that you are with me
La la la la la, in the heart of Rome:notworthy(y)













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[elvisalways]

have you ever heard him sing Without Love, the end of that song shows his vocal range, i love it. listen to it, it's quite amazing that is among all the other brillian performances.(y)(y)

[kathy parkinson]

Most of them, especially my favourite ''Loving Arms''

[Wendy56]

An evening prayer... :notworthy

[memphis69]

have you ever heard him sing Without Love, the end of that song shows his vocal range, i love it. listen to it, it's quite amazing that is among all the other brillian performances.(y)(y)

THIS IS A GREAT PERFORMANCE ALSO. LONG BLACK LIMOUSINE IS ANOTHER. THERE ARE SO MANY SONGS. I JUST HAVE SUCH A GREAT APPRECIATION FOR HIS STRONG POWERFUL VOICE.

[Wendy56]

Where No One Stands Alone... And many gospel songs. They are all wonderfully sung. :notworthy

[hounddog]

What Now My Love

[boogie]

You'll never walk alone
How great thou art
evening prayer

[shelley.m.]

I thought of another great song `I Can`t Stop Loving You.`

[rams]

(y)Tomorrow Never Comes
(y)From a Jack to a King
(y)After Loving You
(y)Kentucky Rain
(y)I'll Hold You in my Heart
(y)The Fair is Moving On
(y)How the Web was Woven
(y)It's Midnight
(y)Is it so Strange
(y)Such a Night

rams

[shelley.m.]

Even a song like Jailhouse Rock has an amazing powerful performance by Elvis.Unlike anything he did before that.

[rocknroll]

Surrender - amazing control

Jailhouse Rock - greatest rock vocal ever. Just listen to other versions to see how amazing Elvis' actually is.

[Vegas King]

Also
Just Pretend,
Ain't that loving you baby.............

His vocal range was amazing,95% peoples with baritone voices can't sing that high

[Tony Trout]

His vocal range was amazing,95% peoples can't sing that high


I disagree. Even though Elvis had a great vocal range, I'm sure that there are/were singers (opera singers, specifically) who could go beyond Elvis's range. As far as non-operatic singers, I heard that Roy Orbison's vocal range was much larger than Elvis's was.

[SleepyJack]

1. Where no-one stands alone.
2.The Lord`s Prayer (even if it isn`t a completely serious attempt).
3. Rags to Riches.
4.Bridge over troubled water.
those are the first ones that spring to mind for me,

[GraceeD1970]

I like "Walk On" a gospel. It was featured in Elvis by the Presley's, when they showed Elvis carrying Priscilla through the snow.

[Vegas King]

I like "Walk On" a gospel. It was featured in Elvis by the Presley's, when they showed Elvis carrying Priscilla through the snow.
Do you mean You'll never walk alone(y)(y)

[beckelvis]

Elvis had a wonderful voice,to sing what wanted,it was a voice privilegiosa what have,to be able to sing from,Rock´n Roll,Country.Blues and as not Goapel,was the KING,but with the Gospel to be able to demostrate that was something more that a nice face,that to continue being THE KING,with an incredible potential.Was songs as;YOU´LL NEVER WALK ALONE;HURT;AMERICAN TRILOGY;AND IF I CAN DREAM;

[easyrider]

Amercian Trilogy
Rags To Riches
Peace In The Valley
I Need You So

[memphis69]

MY BOY
SOUND OF YOUR CRY
HOW THE WEB WAS WOVEN (LOVE THIS SONG)

[Vegas King]

I disagree. Even though Elvis had a great vocal range, I'm sure that there are/were singers (opera singers, specifically) who could go beyond Elvis's range. As far as non-operatic singers, I heard that Roy Orbison's vocal range was much larger than Elvis's was.
I meant 95% baritone voices can't sing so high.
Opera singers are usually Tenors-you can compere them Tony;)
If you heard Elvis in concert '77 cd you'll know what I'm talking about

Why did some o you putted
Peace in the valley here.
That's very easy to sing

[memphis69]

Peace In The Valley Requires Exceptional Phrasing And Voice Control. Elvis Shows Both In This Song. Good Vocal Range Means Being Able To Reach Different Levels. With This Song Elvis Uses His Voice Beautifully (high & Low) To Phrase The Lyrics. Gospel Music Is Very Hard Sing But Elvis Could Make It Look Easy!!

[WHITETIGERMAN]

All of these great songs and mor show how much of a vocalist he was.no oner can compare to his vocal ability.

[hounddog]

I agree Tony, i think what was amazing about Elvis was where his range fell he could get some real bass notes to some tenor notes. i can't find the article that i read that explained this but part of it is on
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Talk:Elvis_Presley (just search for range to find the section)