I Try to Think About Elvis
Patty Loveless
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I try to think about Elvis Memphis Oprah in the afternoon I try to think about palm trees Fig leaves The creature from the black lagoon I try to think about high heels And good deals Anything to get me through I just can't concentrate You're all I think about these days I try to contemplate the cosmos What goes Round and round the sky at night I try to think about champagne Freight trains Slowly rolling out of sight I try to focus on the headlines Street crimes Everytime I think I might I just can't concentrate You're all I think about these days My mind wanders where it will When it settles right on you I forget what I should say I forget what I should do My mind wanders where it will When it settles right on you I forget what I should say I forget what I should do I try to think about Shakespeare Leap year The Beatles or the Rolling Stones I try to think about hair-do's Tattoos Sushi bars and saxophones I try to think about the talk shows New clothes But I guess I should have known I just can't concentrate You're all I think about these days You're all I think about these days
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Written by: GARY SCOTT BURR
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13 facts about this song
Song History"I Try to Think About Elvis" is a song performed by Patty Loveless, a popular American country music artist.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in her sixth studio album, "When Fallen Angels Fly," which was released in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceIt was among the top five hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in August 1994.
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Songwriters"I Try to Think About Elvis" was written by Gary Burr, a songwriter known for contributing to hit songs for several well-known country and pop artists.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a woman who tries to distract her mind from the man she loves, with the title phrase and other historical figures serving as her mental diversions.
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MusicologyThe song is special for its uptempo country rockabilly sound reminiscent of the 1950s era.
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Music VideoA fun and lively music video accompanies the song where Patty Loveless portrays a mechanic working on classic cars, trying to distract herself from thinking about a man.
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Album SuccessThe song played a significant role in making "When Fallen Angels Fly" album a success. This album even won the Album of the Year award at the Country Music Association in 1995.
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RecognitionThis song remains one of Loveless's signature tunes and is often considered a fan favorite.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song's title serves as a pop culture reference to Elvis Presley, an iconic figure in American music history.
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Live PerformancesPatty Loveless, known for her consistent and excellent live performances, often included "I Try to Think About Elvis" in her setlists.
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Other Artists' CoversThe song was also performed by other artists, such as Amy Grant on her 1994 House of Love Tour, showcasing its popularity.
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Innovative LyricsThe lyrics of the song are considered innovative for their time, using pop culture icons like Elvis Presley and Shakespeare to reflect on personal emotional experiences.
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