Calling Elvis
2021
Oil painting on 32 x 40 cm canvas with cardboard back, easy to frame.
To properly understand this naivistic painting one needs to listen to the similar titled song by Dire Straits. I've had the idea to do this for some time and finally managed this as a "therapy project". You'll find the lyrics below and even a link to a live version of the song (only audio, though).
Calling Elvis - is anybody home
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
Did he leave the building
Or can he come to the phone
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
Well tell him I was calling just to wish him well
Let me leave my number - heartbreak hotel
Oh love me tender - baby dob't be cruel
Return to sender - treat me like a fool
Calling Elvis - is anybody home
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
Did he leave the building
Or can he come to the phone
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
Why don't you go get him - I'm his biggest fan
You gotta tell him - he's still the man
Long distance baby - so far from home
Don't you think maybe you could put him on
Well tell him I was calling just to wish him well
Let me leave my number - heartbreak hotel
Oh love me tender - baby dob't be cruel
Return to sender - treat me like a fool
Calling Elvis - is anybody home
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
Did he leave the building
Or can he come to the phone
Calling Elvis - I'm here all alone
I think this song is pure genious: the lyrics, composition and instrumentation. Such a magical atmosphere and groove!
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