"Mystery Train" by Elvis Presley

Assigned Listening

Genre: Rock'n'Roll

Tempo: much faster than previous version

Instruments: electric guitar, drums, spoons (?)

Form:
0:00-0:33 Verse 1: AAB form, lead vocals, guitar, drums, steady beat
0:34-1:00 Verse 2: same instrumentation, different lyrics and AABC form
1:01-1:31 Verse 3: same as verse 2 but different lyrics
1:32-1:45 Instrumental Break (electric guitar solo)
1:46-END Verse 2 Repeated

Comparison: I like this version better. The faster tempo made the song seem more interesting.

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