About the song
“**Elvis Presley – Polk Salad Annie Live**” is a performance that perfectly captures the raw energy and captivating charisma of the King of Rock and Roll. Recorded during one of his most iconic live shows, this rendition of “Polk Salad Annie” is a testament to Elvis’s exceptional ability to infuse soul and personality into every song he touched.
Originally written by Tony Joe White, “Polk Salad Annie” was a Southern rock song that paints a vivid picture of the rural South, telling the story of a tough, independent woman who knows how to survive and thrive. The song itself is deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the American South, with its unique blend of swampy blues and rock influences. Elvis Presley, known for his versatility and groundbreaking style, took this track and made it his own, adding a layer of depth and feeling that only he could bring.
What makes the **Elvis Presley – Polk Salad Annie Live** performance particularly special is the energy he brings to the stage. Watching Elvis during this live rendition is like witnessing a master at work. His voice, rich with emotion and power, effortlessly commands the audience’s attention. The entire performance is electrified with the vibrant rhythm of the band, combined with Elvis’s unmatched stage presence. The live version of the song is elevated from its original recording, as Elvis brings an improvisational element that captures the essence of live rock and roll in its purest form.
The song is more than just a piece of music; it’s a representation of Elvis’s ability to cross boundaries. His interpretation of “Polk Salad Annie” demonstrates his gift for taking songs from other artists and reshaping them with his distinctive sound. For those who have followed his career, this live performance of “Polk Salad Annie” remains one of the many defining moments of Elvis Presley’s legacy. It’s an unforgettable experience that showcases the brilliance of a true musical icon at the height of his career.
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Lyrics
If some of ya’ll never been down south too much
Some y’all never been down s-
I’m gonna tell you a little story so’s you’ll understand what I’m talkin’ about
Down there we have a plant that grows out in the woods, and the fields
And it looks somethin’ like a turnip green
Everybody calls it polk salad
Now that’s polk salad
Used to know a girl lived down there and she’d go out in the evenings and
Pick her a mess of it
Carry it home and cook it for supper
Because that’s about all they had to eat
But they did all right
Down in Louisiana, where the alligators grow so mean
Lived a girl, that I swear to the world
Made the alligators look tame
Polk salad Annie, gators got your granny
Everybody said it was a shame
Because her momma was a workin’ on the chain gang
A mean vicious woman
Everyday before supper time, she’d go down by the truck patch
And pick her a mess of polk salad, and carry it home in a tow sack
Polk salad Annie, the gators got your granny
Everybody says it was a shame
Because her momma was a workin’ on the chain gang
A wretched, spiteful, straight-razor totin’ woman
Lord have Mercy, pick a mess of it
Sock a little polk salad to me
Her daddy was lazy and no-count, claimed he had a bad back
All her brothers were fit for
Was stealin’ watermelons out of my truck patch
Polk salad Annie, the gators got your granny
Everybody said it was a shame
Because her momma was a workin’ on the chain gang
Yeah, sock a little polk salad to me, you know I need me a mess of it
Sock a little
Sock a little polk salad to me, you know I need a real mess of it (chick-a-boom)
Sock a little polk salad, you know I need a real (chick-a-boom)
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