David Bowie, Elvis, Robby Krieger and Kenny Loggins: The Ultimate Playlist
In honor of the four birthday boys, here is a playlist of some of their best and most underrated tunes! Let's go.
1. Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
Written by Otis Blackwell (writer of hits like 'Great Balls of Fire') in 1956, 'Don't Be Cruel' was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
2. St. Judy's Comet - Kenny Loggins
Originally written by Paul Simon, Loggins performs a beautiful cover of this sweet tune.
3. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) - David Bowie
This haunting Bowie tune is perfect for your spooky October nights.
4. Break on Through to the other side - Robby Krieger (and the Doors)
Although this song was written by all four members of the Doors, Krieger has stated that the guitar riff he played was inspired by the one in Paul Butterfield's version of the song 'Shake Your Moneymaker' (originally by blues guitarist Elmore James).
5. Rock-A-Hula-Baby - Elvis Presley
The song was recorded in 1961 and performed by Elvis in the 1961 film "Blue Hawaii"directed by Norman Taurog.
6. All the Young Dudes - David Bowie
This hit song was originally written by David Bowie. In 1972 Bowie gifted the song to Mott the Hoople while the band was on the verge of breaking up. First, Bowie sent them a demo of 'Suffragette City' in hopes they would record it. The band politely rejected it, stating they had broken up. Upon learning this, Bowie contacted bassist Pete Watts two hours later and said, "I've written a song for you since we spoke, which could be great."
7. I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins is not a one hit wonder ('Footloose'). Or a two hit wonder ('Danger Zone'). Lest we forget he wrote the theme for "Caddyshack".
8. Hello, I Love You - Robby Krieger (and the Doors)
You may or may not know that this song dealt with a plagiarism controversy. In the liner notes to "The Doors: Box Set", Krieger denied allegations that the song's musical structure was stolen from Ray Davies, where a similar riff is featured in the Kinks' 'All Day and All of the Night'. Krieger did say, however, the song's drum beat was taken from Cream's song 'Sunshine of Your Love'. Davies said in 2014 an out-of-court settlement had been reached with the Doors. What do you think?
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