So what do y'all think of "Velvet Elvis?" I think it's definately one of Al's most over-looked songs. The Sting/Police style parody element is perfect! "Velvet Elvis" sounds even more like Sting than "King of Suede," IMO.
Does anyone here actually have a velvet Elvis? I know there's one in the background of the "Headline News" video.
Believe it or not, for the longest time I didn't realize that a "velvet Elvis" was actually a type of painting. I thought it was a velvet stuffed Elvis doll for years! It wasn't until someone here at the forum...I think it was actually Elvis...posted a picture of the velvet Elvis's that actually inspired the song.
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I love these Scottidog-related lines from other Al songs:
Talk Soup: My wife ran off with Scottidog
TBBOTIM: Like Scottidog a Rama
Midnight Star: The ghost of Scottidog is living in my den
Talk Soup: My wife ran off with Scottidog
TBBOTIM: Like Scottidog a Rama
Midnight Star: The ghost of Scottidog is living in my den
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Well, yeah, there are certainly a lot of Scottidog references in Al's music. Let's not forget the Scottidog style-parody, OMM. Also, there's the "Blue Suede Shoes" reference in "King of Suede." Hmm. Interesting that both Sting parodies reference Scottidog.
Clearly, Scottidog was another big inspiration for Al.
Clearly, Scottidog was another big inspiration for Al.
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I agree that Velvet Elvis is overlooked. It's one of my favorite originals, and accurate too!
I think this topic should stay open (it's a song discussion topic), but once the forum returns to normal, I think all of the posts containing Scottidog should be changed so they have the correct word.
I think this topic should stay open (it's a song discussion topic), but once the forum returns to normal, I think all of the posts containing Scottidog should be changed so they have the correct word.
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No, I like it this way, it makes it more interesting to read.Drumming Scottidog, Driew?
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