This man could write songs so well , even Elvis Presley knew it , he sang this song first cause Eddie needed the money , but he showed up at one of Eddie's live concerts , back stage looking out him , he said man that's a great song to Eddie as he sang it , Eddie heard him , can you imagine the pride you would have if Elvis the KING complimented you on a song
Eddie actually wrote this song " for " Elvis Presley" in 1970, . A sad day for country music when he passed , a beautiful man with a beautiful voice and loved by all . RIP love .
Eddy explained in an jnterview I heard how he explicitly requested that it not be given to Elvis as it was a song ge felt could be hix own launch as a recording artist.It. The demo wad iverheard by someone shompassed it down the line to Elvis..I have heard Eddy tell that story in an interview but the net now sees fit to spin the tale of being written For Elvis
@@JeddorianJalapeno I heard him say that he wrote it, knew it would be a winner, thot if he recorded it himself, he'd sell fewer than 70,000 records, but if he sold it to Elvis, it would sell millions. He needed the $, so let EP buy, record it. And the rest is history.
@@elisabethvalade9866 This is the ONLY version of the story that I've ever heard ER tell. He hated to sign away the publishing rights (that's what the whole thing was about) but really needed the money. Other artists that were in a stronger position told Parker no, such as Dolly Parton and Jerry Reed.
Elvis did sing it as it should have been sung. And I can just see the guy walking in that cold KY rain, looking for his woman who wanted, needed more than her man could give her.
I was on Music Row as a Producer and was recording two albums with Perry Baggs , Ed gave us a discounted price to cut tracks in his studio The Garage . We cut twenty one songs we wrote and met Ed he was so nice !
I like this version a lot. I think each artist puts his own spin on a song. Being the songwriter, Eddie knew exactly what each nuance was in the song and I like his rendition a lot. Still love Elvis' version for it's own merit. Each has some awesomeness. I like the music being less IN YOUR FACE on this one.
Ahhhhh, yes, that cold Kentucky Rain will get U every time!!! Love this song! Miss U, Eddie Rabbit. One of my favs of all time. Gone way too soon!! I memorized all of your songs. Seems like it was just yesterday.
Eddie wrote this amazing song . Elvis took it and did what Elvis could do make it a classic timeless. How can you do it better than the King??? But if Elvis did not cut the record maybe still wod have been a hit for Eddie. Really don't matter anyhow. Cause they we're both great . Elvis the king and Mr Rabbitt . Poor Eddie sounds like he was a nice man who sure went thru more than his share of suffering. Rip
That's your opinion! Elvis's version is as good IMO, he sings it with just as much emotion and feeling and I personally prefer his voice. Both are great though and Eddie's a great songwriter.
@@chrism.c9965 Elvis Presley is the King I'm a big fan, I'm also a big Eddie Rabbit fan as well . And you're right that's my opinion. I like Elvis's version, I just like Eddie's better 😁
I Love Him and Elvis I hope they are both Born Again John3:3 in Heaven.In the End all that matters is if Jesus lives in your Heart.Jesus is God's Son/God Hebrews 1:8.
@@Jacksbox11 Don't know who you were responding to, but I agree with the comment I answered. I was born and raised in KY and know, understand a lot more than someone from NJ EVER WILL!! My folks go back to Daniel Boone. Guess he didn't like the rain, as he eventually moved elsewhere.
@@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744 one night, my co-worker Bud, repaired Eddie's tour bus on the side of I-75. he treated Bud like they were long lost pals. he was a good man.
I liked Eddie Rabbitt, but Elvis made this song great. I am glad that Elvis was able to record it. He had more emotion when singing this song, in my opinion.
While I like Eddie's songs, having listened to them on the radio years back, I like Elvis's version better. Nothing against Eddie, mind you-love his songs. RIP, Eddie.
I remember arguing with dad in 1977 about who had the best version, Eddie or Elvis , Dad was insisted that Elvis was best , until I told him Eddie wrote it and Elvis sang it first , there was silence for a more than a minute, then he replied well hell son your right , both sang it with heart , but it seems Eddie Rabbit might have lived it , just my take
Eddie was a very talented storyteller and writer. I think he sounded very good singing Kentucky Rain. I think it's a matter of personal preference in determining whether Elvis or Eddie sang the song the best. Although, I do think Elvis sounded the best, because of his dynamic voice and three octave range. Also, the music was taken up a notch in Elvis' recording of the song which was fantastic.
Forgot he covered this.... I just had a thought, even with that beautiful voice it is hard to give this song that loneliness that this song needs....Then I thought who had the deep voice to carry this off JOSH TURNER!!!!
@@Regal2000 id say both are good but are very different at the same time. Id say Elvis'sversion has more feeling to it with a smooth flow from the whispered vocals to the loud vocals while Eddie's has more of a slightly quirkiness in the vocals with less of the music flowing as well with the vocals. Love eddie's country tunes hes been popular for but would say elvis's version is supreme.
A badass song no matter who sings it. Do like those piano notes that lead into the elvis version though. I think ronnie Milsap played piano in the studio version.
Ok! I no wonder I didn’t hear about his passing. And he died on May 7, 1998 from lung cancer which no one knew about. And the family requested that it not be made public until after the funeral. Which is why so many people were shocked in Nashville country music and including his agent manager had no idea that he was terminal.. so by the time it was announced it didn’t make major headlines! I’ve always loved his music! And 56 is damn young to die! Today he would’ve lived. They only removed a portion of his lung. If they’d have taken all of it it might’ve made a huge difference! Two Eddies! Jamming I. Heaven! I tell ya, I can’t wait!! 💋❤️🕯
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This man could write songs so well , even Elvis Presley knew it , he sang this song first cause Eddie needed the money , but he showed up at one of Eddie's live concerts , back stage looking out him , he said man that's a great song to Eddie as he sang it , Eddie heard him , can you imagine the pride you would have if Elvis the KING complimented you on a song
What the F happened to music in 2024 ? My GOD this is so GOOD , has talent just left the planet
What in the world happened to country music ? This man was awesome and so much better than anything today
Which is ironic because he was from NY 🗽
One of the greatest country singers of all time
Eddie actually wrote this song " for " Elvis Presley" in 1970, . A sad day for country music when he passed , a beautiful man with a beautiful voice and loved by all . RIP love .
Eddy explained in an jnterview I heard how he explicitly requested that it not be given to Elvis as it was a song ge felt could be hix own launch as a recording artist.It. The demo wad iverheard by someone shompassed it down the line to Elvis..I have heard Eddy tell that story in an interview but the net now sees fit to spin the tale of being written For Elvis
@@JeddorianJalapeno I heard him say that he wrote it, knew it would be a winner, thot if he recorded it himself, he'd sell fewer than 70,000 records, but if he sold it to Elvis, it would sell millions. He needed the $, so let EP buy, record it. And the rest is history.
@@elisabethvalade9866 This is the ONLY version of the story that I've ever heard ER tell. He hated to sign away the publishing rights (that's what the whole thing was about) but really needed the money. Other artists that were in a stronger position told Parker no, such as Dolly Parton and Jerry Reed.
@@Sirharryflash82 Yes! Thank you.
I saw him tell that story, and a bit more that does not belong here.
Great talent. Excellent song writer
I love Eddie Rabbit. He was so underrated. Rip Eddie and Elvis.
Agree.
Totally
AGREE. And he left us far too soon.
Yep he was an awesome musician with a legendary voice.
Ermegerd I feel so old 😢
I cried when Eddie passed he helped me get my start! RIP Eddie
@e M Yeah, it's sad he's gone, but death eventually comes to everyone.
In music? Never heard your name before, what have you done?
@@kevinmiller6324 like no one knows that.
I always thought he had a great singing voice.
I worked for him 11 years. I miss him & his kids still. He was a good man.
searching for his lost dog with the rain in his shoe - that dog meant the world to him
I just remembered...I have a photo with me and Eddie! Makes me happy to know that.
I had to come listen to one of the GREATEST SINGERS ever in my life 62yrs on the planet
The most awesome song ever
The lyrics are a masterpiece.
Eddie is the Man.What a voice man. Unforgettable.
We rented Eddie’s studio in Nashville he was a nice man that’s just how he was I miss him RIP Ed
One of my favorite compositions of Eddie's .Elvis was the best when he sang songs like this. Thanks Eddie for that.
Elvis did sing it as it should have been sung. And I can just see the guy walking in that cold KY rain, looking for his woman who wanted, needed more than her man could give her.
I was on Music Row as a Producer and was recording two albums with Perry Baggs , Ed gave us a discounted price to cut tracks in his studio The Garage . We cut twenty one songs we wrote and met Ed he was so nice !
Beautiful man with beautiful Voice!
Eddie Rabbit wrote this song and Elvis immortalized it. It's really good by Eddie Rabbit too if people would stop comparing and enjoy it for itself.
Lifes a comparison. Do you take rich and ugly or moderate money, but handsome?
I agree enjoy the song. 👍
Listening to Eddie Rabbit gives me goosebumps. In a good way.
it was the best country male (for me) for the 80s Very handsome with beautiful voice and excellent music.I miss him so much
Eddie Rabbit Great 🌟 in the heavens ..(wrote this for Elivis (2 amazing.stars forever.
Evergreen forever
I, loved this song when Elvis did it and rarely can anyone do a verison as well as Elvis but this is as good as it gets Eddie what a talent.
Elvis appeared at one of his concerts ,backstage and watched him sing this song and told him that this is a bad ass song
I like this version a lot. I think each artist puts his own spin on a song. Being the songwriter, Eddie knew exactly what each nuance was in the song and I like his rendition a lot. Still love Elvis' version for it's own merit. Each has some awesomeness. I like the music being less IN YOUR FACE on this one.
I got to meet him in person at 15 in Fort Hood , Texas , he was an awesome person as well as a awesome singer
That was wonderful, Thank you Eddie for such a beautiful song.. RIP...
Ahhhhh, yes, that cold Kentucky Rain will get U every time!!! Love this song! Miss U, Eddie Rabbit. One of my favs of all time. Gone way too soon!! I memorized all of your songs. Seems like it was just yesterday.
R.I.P. handsome
i may be an Elvis Presley fan but Eddie Rabbit did and awesome job of the song as well
Eddie wrote this amazing song . Elvis took it and did what Elvis could do make it a classic timeless. How can you do it better than the King??? But if Elvis did not cut the record maybe still wod have been a hit for Eddie. Really don't matter anyhow. Cause they we're both great . Elvis the king and Mr Rabbitt . Poor Eddie sounds like he was a nice man who sure went thru more than his share of suffering. Rip
A very good version by the songwriter himself.
absolutely
Nina Garcia Yes how about it. Without Eddie writing the song we’d have no Elvis version 👍
This is a good version, but Elvis's is better to me though.
CSX Transportation: No way! It's beautiful and understated and Eddie' s masterpiece. He does it justice!
@@csxtransportation1723No wonder. Elvis's voice is stronger.
Just love it Please close your eyes and picture this song Thanks Eddie & Elvis
YES!!
Eddie was the best! Thank you for your songs.
Paul Westerberg brought me here. I think he found me a new singer to explore!
Never heard this before. The chorus brings it all together. Well done!
Elvis made it timeless
Who cares if Elvis’ version was better or worse. Just enjoy the song.
Totally agree
lol Eddie wrote the song.
I like both versions!
Well Eddie did write the song
However...😉
Not forgetting Elvis Presley. Rest in peace.
Shhhhhhh, Eddie is singin'!
Brilliant lyrics.
I love both versions! Elvis' version was certainly the most popular but Eddie's version is good as well.
My girlfriend Vickie I sang this to her her favorite !
Best version hands down!!! My hats off to the man that wrote it, and sang it with the emotions and feelings. Mr. Eddie Rabbitt....R.I.P Legend.
That's your opinion! Elvis's version is as good IMO, he sings it with just as much emotion and feeling and I personally prefer his voice. Both are great though and Eddie's a great songwriter.
@@chrism.c9965 Elvis Presley is the King I'm a big fan, I'm also a big Eddie Rabbit fan as well . And you're right that's my opinion. I like Elvis's version, I just like Eddie's better 😁
@@byrongreene1076 👍✌
He was such a great song writer and singer Eddie's version I ❤️
Elvis' is better. There's a reason his was a gold record.
Thank you. Eddie. Rest in peace
Love both singers
I Love Him and Elvis I hope they are both Born Again John3:3 in Heaven.In the End all that matters is if Jesus lives in your Heart.Jesus is God's Son/God Hebrews 1:8.
Gavin thank you
I prefer Elvis's, but I also really like Eddie, he was a great singer/songwriter
Same
Eddie wrote it guess im going with the man that made it not the man that sold it
@@brianjohnson6053 👍Cool, I just personally prefer Elvis's voice. ✌
I like both versions Elvis and Eddie's. it's like comparing apples and oranges.
It is just a plain good song. Eddie wrote if with Elvis in mind! We are lucky enough to live in the same era as both singers!
that's the straight truth.
Eclectic is good never compare interpretation.
what a great singer songwriter.
Beautiful.
Very beautiful haunting song.I like Elvis's version a little more but that takes nothing away from this.Eddie Rabbit wrote this song
I like both versions.
just different,love them both!
Just found out he wrote it. Makes sense. He wrote a lot of great songs.
I like eddie rabbitt more than Elvis I have lissend to hem scents I was 12 years old I am now 53 and I love hem even more
Eddie wrote it and knew it would be a hit , but needed money to launch his career, that is why Elvis got to sing it first
Eddie rabbit wrote this song, my favorite artist of all time!!!
A Very Special man from Alabama used to sing this to me over the phone Blue I'm in Kentucky!
I love that 70s sound
So beautiful and so haunting. What an interesting guy he must have been.
His album “Variations”….. phenomenal!!!
Lovely song!! AMEN!!
So strange how someone from New Jersey can write a great song about Kentucky like he lived here all his life.
True. So true.
What!!!!
@@Jacksbox11 Don't know who you were responding to, but I agree with the comment I answered. I was born and raised in KY and know, understand a lot more than someone from NJ EVER WILL!! My folks go back to Daniel Boone. Guess he didn't like the rain, as he eventually moved elsewhere.
Elvis could've made ANY song his. what a voice! but Eddie made a small fortune from the royalties..
Eddie did his sober.....
@@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744 one night, my co-worker Bud, repaired Eddie's tour bus on the side of I-75. he treated Bud like they were long lost pals. he was a good man.
@@zigwald it is sad there aren't any real musicians anymore that are respectable people. Nobody will remember the music being made today.
So Beautiful Song, Thankyou ❤
I liked Eddie Rabbitt, but Elvis made this song great. I am glad that Elvis was able to record it. He had more emotion when singing this song, in my opinion.
Elvis was ELVIS. of course his version is awesome. just sayin'
Elvis forever!
LOVE IT
Bad ass eddie.!!!
While I like Eddie's songs, having listened to them on the radio years back, I like Elvis's version better. Nothing against Eddie, mind you-love his songs. RIP, Eddie.
Eddie wrote the song
awesome artist rip eddie
Beautiful! 👏👏👏
I remember arguing with dad in 1977 about who had the best version, Eddie or Elvis , Dad was insisted that Elvis was best , until I told him Eddie wrote it and Elvis sang it first , there was silence for a more than a minute, then he replied well hell son your right , both sang it with heart , but it seems Eddie Rabbit might have lived it , just my take
My feeling exactly! Elvis had a great voice but didn't really have it in his heart.
eddie rabbitt/also had a good voice////
One of the greatest
Saw him in Lake Tahoe in 1980, he was a great artist. I remember it like it was yesterday, he had a lot of hits at the time.
jill bellis judging by your picture you must have only been a year or two old at the time.
*Elvis & Eddie...gone way to early.* ✌
Up ahead is another town ill go walking through with the rain in my shoes in the cold kentucky rain ☔
Eddie Rabbit was a great talent. Good looking and great voice and look at what he wrote here.
I wish I could write a song this good
Eddie was a very talented storyteller and writer. I think he sounded very good singing Kentucky Rain. I think it's a matter of personal preference in determining whether Elvis or Eddie sang the song the best. Although, I do think Elvis sounded the best, because of his dynamic voice and three octave range. Also, the music was taken up a notch in Elvis' recording of the song which was fantastic.
I always hated this song till I heard the Eddie Rabbitt version. What a great songwriter Eddie was.I heard him saying he writes 300 songs a year.
I see a lot more feeling in this version than Elvis's after all Eddie wrote the song. He knows the feeling behind it better than anyone.
John Sandifar elvis blows this version away because hes a much better singer
John Sandifar i dont like this version boring. Elvis brings it to life
exactly case closed right...you said it best John Sandifar...
I remember being startled by how young he, laura Brannigan and Robert Urich all were when they died .
I hope he finds her and brings her home.
I listen to my God he'll lead me where I got to go
Love You 💘
Forgot he covered this.... I just had a thought, even with that beautiful voice it is hard to give this song that loneliness that this song needs....Then I thought who had the deep voice to carry this off JOSH TURNER!!!!
He wrote it.
Credit where due. Eddie wrote this with Richard Heard. Co-written song.
I have always loved Eddie's version better
Connie Cook he never got much credit for it
@@Regal2000 id say both are good but are very different at the same time. Id say Elvis'sversion has more feeling to it with a smooth flow from the whispered vocals to the loud vocals while Eddie's has more of a slightly quirkiness in the vocals with less of the music flowing as well with the vocals. Love eddie's country tunes hes been popular for but would say elvis's version is supreme.
Well I did meet at least one at HandiMart and we did get married after that. Thanks Budweiser.
This song always makes me cry no matter who sings it. I’m such a sentimental shit. Makes me think of my boyfriend
A badass song no matter who sings it. Do like those piano notes that lead into the elvis version though. I think ronnie Milsap played piano in the studio version.
He was fricken great
Terrific!!!!!!!
I love a rainy night
love his version
Really nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of my favorite songs love the words! He wrote it for elvis and the king nails it!
Awesome!!!
Ok! I no wonder I didn’t hear about his passing. And he died on May 7, 1998 from lung cancer which no one knew about. And the family requested that it not be made public until after the funeral. Which is why so many people were shocked in Nashville country music and including his agent manager had no idea that he was terminal.. so by the time it was announced it didn’t make major headlines! I’ve always loved his music! And 56 is damn young to die! Today he would’ve lived. They only removed a portion of his lung. If they’d have taken all of it it might’ve made a huge difference! Two Eddies! Jamming I. Heaven! I tell ya, I can’t wait!! 💋❤️🕯
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