August 16, 2007 will mark 30 years since ‘The King’ died.
Released in 1969, “In The Ghetto” was recorded in January during Presley’s first studio session since the awesome December 1968 ‘Comeback Special’ ensured he didn’t get trapped in the time capsule of past success. Written by Mac Davis – who had his own relatively successful music and acting career – the single reached #3 in the U.S. charts and is a fitting tribute from a pivotal point in the musical legacy of a legend who still looms larger than life.
“In The Ghetto” is one of my favorite Elvis tracks. And, I enjoy just about any rendition of it, which is why I’ve decided to share a range of covers.
Elvis Presley, 1935-1977.
Elivs Presley – In The Ghetto
Dolly Parton – In The Ghetto
Ghetto People – In The Ghetto (ft I-Viz) (Ghetto Mix)
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – In The Ghetto
The Cranberries – In The Ghetto (Non LP Version)
