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Elvis Is Dead

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Released
  
1990

Recorded
  
1989 - 1990

Label
  
Epic

Format
  
CD, Vinyl

Length
  
3:51

Writer(s)
  
Vernon Reid

"Elvis Is Dead" is a song by Living Colour featuring Little Richard and Maceo Parker off the album Time's Up. Before, during, and after Little Richard's guest rap performance, many voices speak the song title, concluded by one announcing, "Elvis has left the building!" After, the band twisted the line "Maybe I've a reason to believe we all will be received in Graceland" from Paul Simon's "Graceland" to yield the refrain, "I've got a reason to believe we all won't be received at Graceland." They also quote Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" in stating, "Elvis was a hero to most," but diverge in adding, "But that's beside the point."

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Elvis Is Dead" - 3:51
  2. "Memories Can't Wait (Live)" - 5:06
  3. "Love And Happiness" - 5:09

Personnel

  • Will Calhoun - Drums
  • Corey Glover - Vocals
  • Maceo Parker - Saxophone
  • Vernon Reid - Guitar
  • Little Richard - Vocals
  • Muzz Skillings - Bass
  • References

    Elvis Is Dead Wikipedia


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