This man could write songs so well , even Elvis Presley knew it , he sang this song first cause Eddie needed the money , but he showed up at one of Eddie's live concerts , back stage looking out him , he said man that's a great song to Eddie as he sang it , Eddie heard him , can you imagine the pride you would have if Elvis the KING complimented you on a song
Eddie actually wrote this song " for " Elvis Presley" in 1970, . A sad day for country music when he passed , a beautiful man with a beautiful voice and loved by all . RIP love .
Eddy explained in an jnterview I heard how he explicitly requested that it not be given to Elvis as it was a song ge felt could be hix own launch as a recording artist.It. The demo wad iverheard by someone shompassed it down the line to Elvis..I have heard Eddy tell that story in an interview but the net now sees fit to spin the tale of being written For Elvis
@@JeddorianJalapeno I heard him say that he wrote it, knew it would be a winner, thot if he recorded it himself, he'd sell fewer than 70,000 records, but if he sold it to Elvis, it would sell millions. He needed the $, so let EP buy, record it. And the rest is history.
@@elisabethvalade9866 This is the ONLY version of the story that I've ever heard ER tell. He hated to sign away the publishing rights (that's what the whole thing was about) but really needed the money. Other artists that were in a stronger position told Parker no, such as Dolly Parton and Jerry Reed.
Elvis did sing it as it should have been sung. And I can just see the guy walking in that cold KY rain, looking for his woman who wanted, needed more than her man could give her.
I like this version a lot. I think each artist puts his own spin on a song. Being the songwriter, Eddie knew exactly what each nuance was in the song and I like his rendition a lot. Still love Elvis' version for it's own merit. Each has some awesomeness. I like the music being less IN YOUR FACE on this one.
Ahhhhh, yes, that cold Kentucky Rain will get U every time!!! Love this song! Miss U, Eddie Rabbit. One of my favs of all time. Gone way too soon!! I memorized all of your songs. Seems like it was just yesterday.
Eddie wrote this amazing song . Elvis took it and did what Elvis could do make it a classic timeless. How can you do it better than the King??? But if Elvis did not cut the record maybe still wod have been a hit for Eddie. Really don't matter anyhow. Cause they we're both great . Elvis the king and Mr Rabbitt . Poor Eddie sounds like he was a nice man who sure went thru more than his share of suffering. Rip
I remember arguing with dad in 1977 about who had the best version, Eddie or Elvis , Dad was insisted that Elvis was best , until I told him Eddie wrote it and Elvis sang it first , there was silence for a more than a minute, then he replied well hell son your right , both sang it with heart , but it seems Eddie Rabbit might have lived it , just my take
I was on Music Row as a Producer and was recording two albums with Perry Baggs , Ed gave us a discounted price to cut tracks in his studio The Garage . We cut twenty one songs we wrote and met Ed he was so nice !
That's your opinion! Elvis's version is as good IMO, he sings it with just as much emotion and feeling and I personally prefer his voice. Both are great though and Eddie's a great songwriter.
@@chrism.c9965 Elvis Presley is the King I'm a big fan, I'm also a big Eddie Rabbit fan as well . And you're right that's my opinion. I like Elvis's version, I just like Eddie's better 😁
I liked Eddie Rabbitt, but Elvis made this song great. I am glad that Elvis was able to record it. He had more emotion when singing this song, in my opinion.
Eddie was a very talented storyteller and writer. I think he sounded very good singing Kentucky Rain. I think it's a matter of personal preference in determining whether Elvis or Eddie sang the song the best. Although, I do think Elvis sounded the best, because of his dynamic voice and three octave range. Also, the music was taken up a notch in Elvis' recording of the song which was fantastic.
I Love Him and Elvis I hope they are both Born Again John3:3 in Heaven.In the End all that matters is if Jesus lives in your Heart.Jesus is God's Son/God Hebrews 1:8.
@@Regal2000 id say both are good but are very different at the same time. Id say Elvis'sversion has more feeling to it with a smooth flow from the whispered vocals to the loud vocals while Eddie's has more of a slightly quirkiness in the vocals with less of the music flowing as well with the vocals. Love eddie's country tunes hes been popular for but would say elvis's version is supreme.
While I like Eddie's songs, having listened to them on the radio years back, I like Elvis's version better. Nothing against Eddie, mind you-love his songs. RIP, Eddie.
@@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744 one night, my co-worker Bud, repaired Eddie's tour bus on the side of I-75. he treated Bud like they were long lost pals. he was a good man.
@@Jacksbox11 Don't know who you were responding to, but I agree with the comment I answered. I was born and raised in KY and know, understand a lot more than someone from NJ EVER WILL!! My folks go back to Daniel Boone. Guess he didn't like the rain, as he eventually moved elsewhere.
A badass song no matter who sings it. Do like those piano notes that lead into the elvis version though. I think ronnie Milsap played piano in the studio version.
