It's been awhile since I've heard this. It still brings the chills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_tv-_3UtjU
Ronnie McDowell's "The King Is Gone"
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Rob,
I still get this one out every once in a while just to give it a listen. I clearly remember almost every radio station in town playing the song over and over and over again in '77. I also remember having to go to 2 or 3 different stores trying to find the album. Still brings back some rather sad memories of a very sad time.
Tom
I still get this one out every once in a while just to give it a listen. I clearly remember almost every radio station in town playing the song over and over and over again in '77. I also remember having to go to 2 or 3 different stores trying to find the album. Still brings back some rather sad memories of a very sad time.
Tom
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Sure does Rob. Brings back a lot of memories gone by from almost 30 years ago. One of the best tribute songs in my opinion.
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100% Agree one of the best yet tribute songs out there!!
Good to hear at this time of year,
As Mr.McDowell does a fine job on this tune, indeed.
Good to hear at this time of year,
As Mr.McDowell does a fine job on this tune, indeed.
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Ronnie provided the vocals for the TV movie, Elvis And The Beauty Queen. When it first aired, I taped the audio, using a cassette recorder placed in front of the TV.
I LOVED his version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your (Friggin') Face. In fact, at that time young Elvisjock had never heard Elvis sing the song. When I subsequently purchased Elvis' studio performance, I was really disappointed. Ronnie's was better. As time went on, I heard many audience recorded Elvis versions, followed later by the soundboards. To this day, Elvis hasn't topped Ronnie on this song, to my ears.
I LOVED his version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your (Friggin') Face. In fact, at that time young Elvisjock had never heard Elvis sing the song. When I subsequently purchased Elvis' studio performance, I was really disappointed. Ronnie's was better. As time went on, I heard many audience recorded Elvis versions, followed later by the soundboards. To this day, Elvis hasn't topped Ronnie on this song, to my ears.
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That's the First time I've heard that. Thanks for posting.
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No - that was Roddie McDowell !tcb4 wrote:i didn t know the actor from "planet of the apes" could sing
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a labour of work,
i still remember how it brought tears into the eyes of a little boy, as it still does today ...
here another version by unknown impersonator butch dicus, just to show you how good ronny was:
this one was fun for me to listen to and watch, so i´d like to share it with you and all flintstone fans out there:
i still remember how it brought tears into the eyes of a little boy, as it still does today ...
here another version by unknown impersonator butch dicus, just to show you how good ronny was:
this one was fun for me to listen to and watch, so i´d like to share it with you and all flintstone fans out there:
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The key to any tribute is sincerity. Despite the hokey introduction, McDowell's vocal is superb and still evokes the deep sadness so many millions of fans felt that Tuesday in August. This one is a keeper, then and now.
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No - that was Roddy McDowall!Pete Dube wrote:No - that was Roddy McDowell!ColinB wrote:No - that was Roddie McDowell !tcb4 wrote:i didn t know the actor from "planet of the apes" could sing
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Rob wrote:No - that was Roddy McDowall!Pete Dube wrote:No - that was Roddy McDowell!ColinB wrote:No - that was Roddie McDowell !tcb4 wrote:i didn t know the actor from "planet of the apes" could sing
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Actually, it was Roddy McDowall [no italics].Pete Dube wrote:Rob wrote:No - that was Roddy McDowall!Pete Dube wrote:No - that was Roddy McDowell!ColinB wrote:No - that was Roddie McDowell !tcb4 wrote:i didn t know the actor from "planet of the apes" could sing
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