Elvis Presley Blues
Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez
Day that he died, day that he died
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
Just a country boy that combed his hair
And put on a shirt his mother made and went on the air
And he shook it like a chorus girl
And he shook it like a Harlem queen
He shook it like a midnight rambler,
Baby,
Like you never seen
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
How he took it all out of black and white
Grabbed his wand in the other hand and he held on tight
And he shook it like a hurricane
He shook it like to make it break
And he shook it like a holy roller, baby
With his soul at stake
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
He was all alone in a long decline
Thinking how happy John Henry was that he fell down and died
When he shook it and he rang like silver
He shook it and he shine like gold
He shook it and he beat that steam drill, baby
Well bless my soul
He shook it and he beat that steam drill, baby
Well bless my soul, what's wrong with me?
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
I was thinking that night about Elvis
Day that he died, day that he died
Just a country boy that combed his hair
Put on a shirt his mother made and he went on the air
And he shook it like a chorus girl
He shook it like a Harlem queen
He shook it like a midnight rambler, baby
Like he never seen
Elvis Presley Blues
Joan Baez's "Elvis Presley Blues" stands as a poignant tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, capturing the enduring legacy of his music through her distinctive folk lens. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track reflects Baez's deep engagement with American cultural icons during a period when she frequently championed figures like Elvis on her albums and in her public persona. By weaving Elvis's signature sound into her own repertoire, Baez created a bridge between the electric energy of rock and her roots in acoustic storytelling. The song serves not merely as a cover but as a commentary on the cross-generational appeal of his work, highlighting how his influence permeated the folk revival movement. It remains a testament to Baez's ability to honor the past while maintaining her unique artistic voice, offering listeners a glimpse into the shared reverence for rock legends that defined her era.