Sultans of Swing, if it were played by Elvis

Sultans of Swing, if it were played by Elvis
So, since the last song I did with Stijn Bloemhof (Hotel California in the style of Johnny Cash) was pretty well received, we decided to go for another little collaboration.
We transposed the song to Am, to fit the vocals better. Added some drum breaks here and there and some backing vocals.
Had to hold back a little on the guitar playing, since the rock and rolls licks of those times weren't as flashy yet as Mark Knopfler's in 1978. But still, plenty of pentatonic licks and double stops to go around. Played my ES-335 for this one, with a slapback delay and a touch of reverb.
Hope you enjoy!
▶Guitar◀
- Epiphone ES-335 Cherry Dot
▶AMP◀
- Fender Blues junior
▶Effects◀
- TC Electronics Flashback delay
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[@cottonbrad]

Sounds like Mark Knopfler and The Stray Cats had a boy together and named him Elvis after his grandfather!

[@HautaAntero]

Now after this, I am really curious to hear, what Dire Straits's Romeo And Juliet would sound if it was recorded by Johnny Cash.

[@joseph.mondragon]

Dude! This is genius! The twangy guitar was a hoot esp. with the little 50s flourishes you threw in. Props to the vocalist - I had no idea how they were going to interpret it. The "thank you, thank you very much" was a great touch. And as always, I appreciate the less is more approach to camera work and editing. Well done!

[@cheapciggies]

I had a pet mouse called Elvis. He was caught in a trap. Ouch.

[@englishciderlover7347]

I bet Mark Knopfler loves this.

[@kobbetop]

Elvis has a daytime job, he’s doing quite alright. Thank you very much (in Elvis’ voice)

[@shaunlovett1565]

Yip genius...copyright😅😢

[@ChromeDestiny]

Feels like an alternate history where Elvis ditches Parker and goes into to rehab at the end of the 70's and this is his 80's comeback single to cash in on the Rockabilly revival.

[@ppvk2610]

The Sultan of Rock?...

[@madeirafonseca6383]

In the 1950's that song would have blown everything else out of the water. Excellent job.

[@jeffreypowell1656]

I absolutely love this! Super idea and performance. Thanks for doing this.

[@jean-philippelaugs4426]

This should bean album! Classics elvisified. Brilliant effort!

[@ZohraBuring]

Stijn’s voice is insaneee

[@sonosbaby17]

Oh wow, so freaking great! The voice, the guitar. I could totally believe early Elvis would've released this exact recording. So spot on, congratulations!

[@robertwright6655]

Sultans of Swing. Elvis Presley feat. The Ventures.

[@RoyHodgson97]

🤣🤣🤣 I didn't in a million years see this one coming. That's great creativity, my friend.

[@TinglesmithASMR]

Genius, love it!

[@barrydavies2977]

That was great. So different. Really enjoyed it. 👏👏👏

[@ACafe-qj5eq]

How I wish that Elvis is still alive, he should have witnessed the magnificent work of Laszlo Buring.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Just when I thought there was no good musicians anymore I come your Renditions.