Zz Top covered Elvis Presley‘s “Viva Las Vegas” in the 1990s. One of the versions was a much bigger hit than the other. Despite this, the less popular version of the song might have had a greater impact on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll‘s image.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and Zz Top’s cover both appeared on hit albums
Elvis introduced “Viva Las Vegas” to the world in his musical film of the same name. The track was designed to promote the film, but, more than anything, it promotes the idea of Las Vegas. It captures the vivacious and eclectic spirit of the city more than any other song. Despite that, it wasn’t huge upon its release in 1964.
Elvis’ “Viva Las Vegas” became a modest hit. It reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for a total of seven weeks. The...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and Zz Top’s cover both appeared on hit albums
Elvis introduced “Viva Las Vegas” to the world in his musical film of the same name. The track was designed to promote the film, but, more than anything, it promotes the idea of Las Vegas. It captures the vivacious and eclectic spirit of the city more than any other song. Despite that, it wasn’t huge upon its release in 1964.
Elvis’ “Viva Las Vegas” became a modest hit. It reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for a total of seven weeks. The...
- 8/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Charleen McCrory, the widow of Zz Top bassist Dusty Hill, has spoken publicly for the first time following her husband’s unexpected death last week.
In a message posted to the Zz Top Facebook page on Monday, McCrory thanked Hill’s “colleagues and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of love for the Dust. It makes me hopeful he will not be forgotten.”
“He was the kindest, most gentle and caring man a woman could ever hope to find in a lifetime,” she wrote. “Many don’t believe in fairy tale...
In a message posted to the Zz Top Facebook page on Monday, McCrory thanked Hill’s “colleagues and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of love for the Dust. It makes me hopeful he will not be forgotten.”
“He was the kindest, most gentle and caring man a woman could ever hope to find in a lifetime,” she wrote. “Many don’t believe in fairy tale...
- 8/3/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
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