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A cover of Crawfish

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Swedish rock n roll singer Jerry Williams appeared on a show focusing on country music.
It's hosted by a swedish country singer called Jill Johnson. She invites swedish singers to Nashville to make them experince country music.

Anyway, when Jerry was asked to pick a song they could record in the famous RCA studio B. He without hesitation said "Crawfish would be fun, I've never done it. Let's try it"

I think it really cooks!

Here it is.


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Rockin_John wrote:Swedish rock n roll singer Jerry Williams appeared on a show focusing on country music.
It's hosted by a swedish country singer called Jill Johnson. She invites swedish singers to Nashville to make them experince country music.

Anyway, when Jerry was asked to pick a song they could record in the famous RCA studio B. He without hesitation said "Crawfish would be fun, I've never done it. Let's try it"

I think it really cooks!

Here it is.
The link won't play for me. Is it the same as this YouTube video?


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I like a rare 1958 recording by the Stone Crushers. Led by legendary songwriter, arranger and bandleader Jesse Stone, the RCA single was a mostly-instrumental re-do of the Presley master.


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Stone Crushers "Crawfish" (RCA Victor 7309, August 1958)

You may enjoy reading this:

"Crawfish" --> Mystery 1958 Single Revealed !
http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=57416


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drjohncarpenter wrote: The link won't play for me. Is it the same as this YouTube video?


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It is, what do you think about it?


PS. Thanks for the link to the other thread! Enjoyed it!


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Rockin_John wrote:
drjohncarpenter wrote: The link won't play for me. Is it the same as this YouTube video?


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It is, what do you think about it?


PS. Thanks for the link to the other thread! Enjoyed it!
The performance is OK. The tempo is a little klunky, but they seem to be having fun. "Crawfish" is a sexy song, not unlike something like the classic "Fever." Elvis' recording fully understands this, which is why it is such a wonderful example of his artistry. The late Joe Strummer often called "Crawfish" his very favorite Presley tune.


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