Elvis Presley and Motown

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 10:32 AM

Does anyone know if Elvis ever recorded any of the Motown songs or if any of the Motown Artists recorded songs made famous by Elvis?

**johnny_raven** · 03-04-2012, 10:47 AM

The Marvelettes recorded "Good Luck Charm"

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by johnny_raven

The Marvelettes recorded "Good Luck Charm"

I never knew that. Thanks Johnny.

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 10:51 AM

I can imagine Levi Stubbs with the Four Tops doing "In the Ghetto" and doing a great job with the song.

**1382hitsville** · 03-04-2012, 11:03 AM

Chris Clark recorded "In The Ghetto".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSmAzb8tIk8

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by 1382hitsville

Chris Clark recorded "In The Ghetto".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSmAzb8tIk8

Didn't know that either. Let me check it out. Thanks

**nomis** · 03-04-2012, 11:35 AM

I always wanted to know what he thought of The Supremes,particulary Diana..the only Motown Elvis connection I know of is Lisa Marie catching The Jacksons vegas show many times..

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by nomis

I always wanted to know what he thought of The Supremes,particulary Diana..the only Motown Elvis connection I know of is Lisa Marie catching The Jacksons vegas show many times..

I know he and Mary Wilson met in Vegas. He made a joke once in concert that if the Sweet Inspirations did not straighten up, he would fire them and get the Supremes! LOL!

**nomis** · 03-04-2012, 12:06 PM

ha ha love that Marv !

**marybrewster** · 03-04-2012, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by nomis

I always wanted to know what he thought of The Supremes,particulary Diana..the only Motown Elvis connection I know of is Lisa Marie catching The Jacksons vegas show many times..

I think Lisa Marie married one of the Jacksons.

**mysterysinger** · 03-04-2012, 05:25 PM

There was, of course, a Barbara McNair connection with Elvis and his films.

Chris Clark recorded Crying In The Chapel. There were a number of other songs in common such as "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and "High Heal Sneakers".

Elvis recorded "I'll Be There" - a song written pre-Motown by Bobby Darin.

**copley** · 03-04-2012, 07:27 PM

In The Ghetto - Chris Clark/Sammy Davis
Crying In The Chapel - Chris Clark
Good Luck Charm - Marvelettes
Frankie & Johnny - Stevie Wonder
Love Letters - Marvelettes

**marv2** · 03-04-2012, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by copley

In The Ghetto - Chris Clark/Sammy Davis
Crying In The Chapel - Chris Clark
Good Luck Charm - Marvelettes
Frankie & Johnny - Stevie Wonder
Love Letters - Marvelettes

Thank you Copley. I am more than a bit surprised that Elvis seemingly did not record any of the Motown hits especially in the early 70's when he seemed to be getting closer to a R&B sound. I'd like to find at least one example of that.

**Glenpwood** · 03-04-2012, 07:48 PM

Elvis, well actually Colonel Tom Parker, wanted half if not all the publishing for almost every song Elvis recorded. Berry wouldve never gave that away. Its also why when Elvis wanted to cut I Will Always Love You he didnt because Dolly Parton refused to give Parker the publishing.

**TomatoTom123** · 07-12-2022, 08:33 PM

I just watched the new Elvis film, which I thought was very good! It has now turned me onto "In The Ghetto", which was played over the film's ending.

I also really like Chris Clark's version, which is very well done!!