I love Elvis' version of this song from 1970...
The version from 1972, I like the guitar solo but prefer the slower version, this is to fast for my liking...
I also think this is a very cool version
Tony Joe White..
What do you think?
I think this song was a good choice for his setlist because it provided him with a then contemporary rock song to sing.
That said Elvis' version from the On Stage/second Vegas engagement form early 1970 was the best after that it seemed he didn't put as much thought into it and it was rushed.
Tony Joe White's original I still give the edge to.
I like the 1970 verison.
I dream a world where man no other man
will scorn. Where LOVE will bless the earth
and peace its paths adorn...
1970 version is my choice.
Elvis' version..................69/70 for me
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I prefer the 1970 version, but lets face facts. Polk Salad Annie was the jam anytime Elvis played it live. The TCB band had one of the tightest rhythm sections in rock and of course E tore it up onstage. I really dug all three performances being shown here.
I love the 1972 version. Especially with the groovy bass solo by Jerry
Last edited by The Everlasting Gaze; 04-06-2010 at 09:19 AM.
I'm partial to the Jan-Feb versions from 1970. By August, he already had sped the song up considerably. But those early versions are straight up swamp funky!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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jan-feb 70 version the best, straight up swamp funk, and JB's guitar is on fire in those versions!!! but i am fond of the 72 version's with jerry's awsome bass solos!!!
Play it James!
Yeah, I love the talk intro, I have heard the slow Intro on 23rd Feb 1971 on the CD Showroom InternationaleOriginally Posted by Bradley
I'm partial to the Jan-Feb versions from 1970. By August, he already had sped the song up considerably. But those early versions are straight up swamp funky!
You get the best of both briefly in 1971..
1969/70 for me as well. In fact, everything about Elvis at that time was the best having to include '68 with those years..
Diane
Last edited by Erhan; 05-01-2010 at 04:01 PM.
It's not on the poll, but for some reason I really like the version from august 74' It sounded like a new arrangement and sounded great!
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aww yea very true kinda forgot about my 71 versions lol ya u do get alil of the best of both thanks for reminding me!
Always loved the song, he should have done more TJW's "swamp songs" , HIGH SHERIFF, and WILLIE AND LAURA MAE JONES, in particular, as for PSA after he dropped the narration, i thought the song suffered.
I think the version from the On Stage album, was the best I've ever heard! From the guitar licks, too EP's grittier performance, it rocks!
My favorite Elvis song.
A very difficult one, i like Elvis 1972 also.
But if i have to choose one, i go for Elvis 1969-1970
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Here is a nice quality video of Polk Salad AnnieMy favorite Elvis song.
A very difficult one, i like Elvis 1972 also.
But if i have to choose one, i go for Elvis 1969-1970
Go brush your mouth Matt.... and your hands! Putting Tony Joe's version in the list
Eventhough his version is the original, it can't match Elvis' version.
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Ha ha, even though I voted for ElvisGo brush your mouth Matt.... and your hands! Putting Tony Joe's version in the list
Even though his version is the original, it can't match Elvis' version.
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