A Faith-based, kickass Elvis cover

Welles Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM EST

Now that just plain sucked! I'm not a major fan of Elvis put the man had grit to his voice when it needed it. Faith is channeling herself if she was a tough balls kickin' gal -- and she's not.

But her last CD was a step in the right direction, the girl can sing a somber song with just enough lilt to her voice.

flutterfly Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 01:24 PM EST

The reverb they use on her voice is really distracting. This is the style that Faith Hill should be singing but I would have liked more fire and personality. It's not bad though.

Lynny Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 01:20 PM EST

Meh- it wasn't bad, but it wasn't impressive or anything. Kind of boring. Give me the real thing on vinyl anyday.

JillyRo Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 01:07 PM EST

Count me in the Faith Hill, blond/blah fan club. Never did get her appeal, still don't. That said, nothing Faith sings will ever be as bad than the upcoming Jessica Simpson country album *shudder*.

Karen Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 12:08 PM EST

Nope. She's still boring and fake. and riding on the coattails of her husband.

Honestly Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

This cover is not bad for Faith Hill. It's certainly very un-Disneyfied for her (love the Target logo on the stage). However, it's just awful compared to the orginal- and I blame the band just as much as Faith. It's hillbilly elevator music.

Steve Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 09:49 AM EST

Faith Hill is AMAZING and this performance demonstrates how GOOD she is LIVE. Having seen her 6 times in concert, I can tell you that she sounds that much better in a concert hall than she does on any of her albums. But go back to her first album, before she was overproduced in the studio, to really hear how strong her vocals are.

graeme Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

Yeah, I don't see her as bland at all. "Cry" was a misstep, but "Breathe" and "Fireflies" were 2 of the strongest country albums of the last 10 years, easily.

pat Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM EST

This is an exciting side of Faith...never thought of her as bland..but love this style and she does an honest cover...give us more of this Faith

Jennifer Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 10:05 PM EST

Faith is awesome. She has one amazing soulful voice and no one can sing gospel like her.

So typical how people love to put down people that are successful. Faith is a beautiful woman inside and out and has earned her success.

To all the naysayers get a life.

MM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 09:59 PM EST

Nowhere close to being as good as the original. Not many remakes stand up to the original--Nirvana's Man Who Sold the World and The Fugee's Killing Me Softly come to mind as exceptions.

Michelle Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 09:37 PM EST

Um...color me not impressed. I was not excited by that performance at all. I usually enjoy Faith Hill. Oops.

robin Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 08:14 PM EST

No, I disagree. This is definitely a step in the right direction for someone as bland as Faith Hill.

Is this her new single or something? I much prefer the Dixie Chicks.

Lars Wed, Jan 30, 2008 at 06:54 PM EST

Let me guess Christine, you prefer Wonder Bread to any other. That is one of the worst Elvis covers ever done (and why must people try to cover a classic without making it their own?). I don't know what you normally cover for EW.com, but I hope it isn't music.