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Patty Loveless’ ‘I Try to Think About Elvis’ Was Rewritten to Be Less Manly

Elvis Presley inspired more country songs than you can shake a pair of blue suede shoes at. One of the more famous ones is Patty Loveless’ “I Try to Think About Elvis.” The track was initially more ...
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Patty Loveless’ ‘I Try to Think About Elvis’ Was Much More Sexual at 1st

Elvis Presley was a massive sex symbol. He’s mentioned prominently in Patty Loveless’ “I Try to Think About Elvis,” a song that was initially very sexual. The track’s writer explained how “I Try to ...
American Songwriter

Behind the Meaning of “I Try to Think About Elvis” by Patty Loveless

In “I Try to Think About Elvis,” Loveless attempts to put her mind to anything other than love. Immediately, her mind goes to The King: I try to think about Elvis, Memphis. When that doesn’t work, she ...
Tennessean

Songwriter Gary Burr shares the Story Behind the Song 'I Try to Think About Elvis'

Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison sat down with songwriter (and now book author) Gary Burr to talk about his 1994 Patty Loveless hit "I Try to Think ...
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Songwriter Gary Burr shares the Story Behind the Song 'I Try to Think About Elvis'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison sat down with songwriter (and now book author) ...