Home: During the recording session, Elvis specifically asked pianist Ronnie Milsap (who later became a country star) to "make the thunder roll" on the keys. Milsap later used a similar technique for his own hit, "Smoky Mountain Rain".
The song by Elvis Presley has sparked several "interesting" reviews that range from deep emotional analysis to humorous critiques of the lyrics' logic. "Kentucky Rain"- Elvis Presley
: The reviewer points out that if you examine the lyrics literally, the narrator is a "nutjob" hitch-hiking across an entire state on foot with nothing but a photo. : During the recording session, Elvis specifically asked
: Even the preacher who gives him a ride is seen as someone who probably regretted picking up a "lunatic" until he heard the desperate story. : The reviewer points out that if you
: Reviewers at Elvis Australia note that the song walks a fine line between "passion and parody," suggesting that its "paranoid hysteria" would be laughable if sung by anyone other than the King.
Watch how modern listeners and musicians react to the raw power of this vocal performance: MUSICIAN REACTS to - Elvis Presley "Kentucky Rain" YouTube · John Gibson Music