Very good version from Sinn. I had not heard of him before but after reading through some of the comments I went through Wikipedia to read a bit about him. Shame that the world did not enjoy him for a longer time than it did. Respect to him and Cambodia and it´s citizen that survived the Khmer regime.
@David Fergenson, good for you. I believe you would be more amazed if you understand the Cambodian language and are familiar with the Cambodian culture and listen to more Sin Si Samouth's songs.
Both songs sung by great artists exemplified their own personal uniqueness, therefore taking one over the other is completely incomplete. I personally liked them both.
They are both masters of their time. But I would have to choose my master and that is Mr. Sinn Sisamouth, bless his soul and rest in peace. Khmer pride all the way. Don't get me wrong, Elvis is one of the greatest singers that ever lived also, I too listen to his music. Both are absolutely sensational.
Well Sin Sisamouth is a real master. He could sing like many sound and his relic is the most beautiful on earth. If he could speak english I am sure he could be far better then Elvis. But I do fall in love with evlis's eyes. And since I understand english well. I love the continuing strong flow of his voice. I only have a few of Elvis songs that I like. And this is my favorite one. thank you very much for sharing.
Sweetie any American can go to Cambodia and learn the language for a few years, if they love music like yourself, they will experience a new found love for Mr Sinn music. He the only one on earth or in heaven.
ahhh he didn't need that extra equipment, you can tell lok tah sin sisamouth's voice is more clearer, fuller, sharper and younger. I pictured a yourng man crazy in love listening to his voice. His words are so tender. I got an older picture from elvis's voice. just my thought
Great song. First time hearing this song. Thank you for sharing. I'm with quitarpikz. Sinn Sisamouth's talent is very versatile; he's not just a performer but song writer, composer, and poet. I don't know if Elvis Presley can sing in Jazz.
I really like both of them because i'm fans of each one. All the songs that came out from Cambodia by Sinn Sisamouth was in the span of 5 years (500+ songs) which is way more than Elvis did even if he didn't tour. You cant really say who was more talented because that is an opinion and they both were talented. Also the reason Elvis is more popular is because everyone knew how to speak English so the record sales doesn't prove much to anything.
@pkving Actually, it was discovered Elvis co-wrote "YOU'LL BE GONE" and "THAT'S SOMEONE YOU NEVER FORGET". Elvis also dueted with Ann-Margaret on "THE LADY LOVES ME" and "YOU'RE THE BOSS" from "VIVA LAS VEGAS" and with Nancy Sinatra on "THERE AIN'T NOTHING LIKE A SONG" from "SPEEDWAY". Other than those and a couple other instances Elvis was strictly a solo but it proves he had the abilty when called on to perform in that capacity.
@Sonkhmer I understand national pride. I admire your love for your country and your love for Sisamouth. He was obviously a great man loved by his people. I am so very sorry about the hurtful comments that I've made about him. I actually liked the Sisamouth videos. He was really gifted with a fantastic voice.
Elvis is the king of American Music and Sinn Sisamouth is the King of Khmer Music. They both are idolized in their country. It doesn't mean that Elvis is better than Sinn Sisamouth and vice versa.They both stand up for music and do what they love. These two legends will never be forgotten from the earth even if they are both dead. The only difference is Sinn Sisamouth is more powerful because his life story is more moving than that of Elvis. Elvis got to live his life full, Sinn Sisamouth didnt
Sinn Sisamouth is a legend for us because our talented people died and all the new ones don't know anything. Many popular stars have come out after Elvis died (Micheal Jackson, Beatles). I personally love both but Sinn Sisamouth seems more proper than Elvis. Plus Elvis wasn't able to pull out as many duets and songs as Sinn Sisamouth even if Elvis had more time. But to me they can't be compared they have similar but similar but different styles and are true talents.
@boliv4hpp I was in polpot, 1day i felt like one yrs, nothing is moving but a few cow's wagons on the freeway. and the wind blew on the green field. I was kept wondering what Am I going to do if I am the only survivor? U can not talk and nothing to eat and watch people going to hevn one by one. But later on polpot had a big concert. Their songs are very good. I can not believe that dum jungle polpot could wrote all those song. Now u told me.
Normally : Elvis Presley the king of rock of America (or all the time 😉) and Sin Sisamouth is The king of pop of Khmer You understand ? Don't angry ! In addition the words of the song are not at all the same !
@meandmoe That would a great idea bro. and I'll be supporting you for that especially Sinn Sisamouth he had done heaps of things for Cambodia and I think it's time for us to do something for him in return for his huge obligations. If what you said is really going to happen I believe many people would support it for sure and good luck mate.
Elvis and Sinn are the the standards today artists can't meet. Except after Elvis died America still had some good artists (the Beatles, Michael Jackson, ect.) but when Sinn and everyone else who worked for entertainment was murdered we just copy music because we don't have anymore composers. The US had more money and resources to do better things with entertainment. Cambodia was pushed back way behind. In this case, Sinn is stronger because he known as one of the first/last one who was good.
@BOSIBA That would be true if we didn't have the unreleased during his lifetime recordings like "MY HAPPINESS", "FOOL, FOOL, FOOL" and others that proves Elvis' voice was flawless even without the engineers and equipment you speak of. Elvis' voice didn't need the technology that today's "so-called" singers and performers rely on.
When I was young, I heard a rumor that "Sin Sisamuth" was killed in 1976, at a place called "Koh keo". First, he worked for Polpot regime as a doctor, but he was killed cuz of his Anti-, before Polpot soldiers took hime away, he compose a song called "Koh keo Koh Kam" and he sang with a drum. Anyway it is just a rumor.
The reason Elvis is a hit in wider places is because he's from the states and as you told me you aren't even from there and you listen to him. My point is he is worldwide because the English language is used in many other countries besides the US. He may be on the Top 40 list for English speaking countries but he isn't on everyone's list because people other countries don't speak English at all (Spain,Mexico,China, India,ect.). I'm saying he had made more songs than Elvis which is a fact.
I've searched it up and i only see 100 if not less but if there's more Elvis songs i'll search them up because I am a fan of his as well. And to be honest they would be viewed the same if people understood Khmer. How would you know that Elvis would still be viewed more than Sinn Sisamouth? They are both very good and talented at most.I know a group of Westerners who tried to sing a Sinn Sisamouth song. Sinn sings Thai, French perfectly and doesn't know any of those languages... you're point?
Actually, ELVIS has over 70 number one songs worldwide and over 30 number one albums. The Beatles have just over 40 number one songs worldwide and just over 20 number one albums.
Conway and George are great but they were strictly country artists. ELVIS performed in multiple genres, including country. He is the only artist to top all the major singles charts simultaneously which puts him in a league all by himself. I still like Conway and George to.
Why I think Mr. Sinn is the Real Deal, He had women line up to sing with him and they all became Big Stars. That is why he is the real deal. Real Music Maker. Not some old re hash stuff.
I love (KP) = Khmer Pride more then anything more then you know and willing to die for peace, love, kindness, prosperity, wisdom, Knowledge, noble, humble, willing, kindness, respect, and respect of caring and i will to do it under my term that my wife, kids, and grand children's are well care for and i will take what ever causes.
@x0xOne I know what you say is true. I've heard some unreleased ELVIS material that was done outside the studio and although the sound wasn't as good ELVIS' voice was still magnificant as is Sisamouth's on his recordings.
@09Bora @BOSIBA That would be true if we didn't have the unreleased during his lifetime recordings like "MY HAPPINESS", "FOOL, FOOL, FOOL" and others that proves Elvis' voice was flawless even without the engineers and equipment you speak of. Elvis' voice didn't need the technology that today's "so-called" singers and performers rely on.
They were both king of kings. They were and are the best of them all. The only different is that Elvis made million for him and his family while Sin Sisamouth died a poor man and his family still live in a shack, dirt poor
@donn409 Okay, I apologize for what I said, and like I said, I listen to Elvis a lot, and I'm only 17. But Sinn Sisamouth's is what I grew up with, and I have studied his ways, and his style for years. And I do understand that it's hard to understand this without being able to understand Khmer, but you might have felt the same as I do if you could. Deuces...
@09Bora Well, ELVIS is a legend to people around the world for over half a century. You can like Sissymouth but I will not stand by and let you or anybody else walk over ELVIS to try to make your own legend look better. I didn't start this but I will damn well finish it. I will die for ELVIS. Are you prepared to die for Sissymouth?
@donn409 I don't care what you're saying about Elvis,if he's the king in your heart that's your opinion/ but Sir Sinn Sisamouth is the king and legend to me and other Khmer people in the past, present and so in the future that can't be change ever.
That is what i've been saying all along. Elvis was an icon to the west because most of them also spoke English. With Sinn Sisamouth it's different only one country out of the world speaks that language. But just because Elvis sold more records, doesn't mean much to other parts of the world who barely even know who Elvis is. But really, a lot of Khmer oldies sounds like music you'd find in the West. Is this the only song you heard that is in Khmer?
They both had a great voice. The two are comparable. It's just that the Cambodian's version music and wasn't clear due to technology or lost of original version. But got to say they both rock
You say to look at the Top 40 list but you know what you missed? All of them are American and those list is not universal. It's a list used to show a certain country how popular a singer is in that country. I don't see any famous Chinese, Spanish, Indian singers on there. What I'm saying is Elvis barely did ANY duets while Sinn did MANY of them. Elvis sang with an amazing sound, so did Sinn Sisamouth. Elvis had hits on all his songs Sinn Sisamouth did too. IDK if Elvis composed but Sinn did.
The video says: "Sinn Sisamouth vs. Elvis Presley" . Elvis fans have spoken in defence of Elvis Presley and Khmer fans have spoken in defence of there beloved Sinn (who was certainly a great man). The mistake here was to post a video with the "VS." I think the intent was to just compare and not in a contest sort of way? It's really simple folks. If Elvis and Sinn were alive and held a concert for the world, 14 million would applaud when Sinn sings and billions when Elvis would sing.
Yes, i meant westerner. Well to English speakers he was/is the big deal, but he really isn't in other places of the world. Other countries have different Kings.
not to be rude, but i never thought that we've been translated from other original song since that time? how about many other songs from sin sisamuth, most of them are original or there are some are translated?
Conway Twitty did start out as a Rock/Pop performer but he had limited success in that genre. While Conway had more number one hits than the Fab Four they sold more records than Conway. One of the things I admired about both Conway and George is despite all the success they had they remained humble about it.
