thanks jweyek for that correction on „decline”. Imo that is key to the song. As contrasted to John Henry who died in his finest moment, Elvis had a long and lonely decline to his death. That is sad.
and thanks FishesWillLaugh, I agree - Gillian must really admire and understand the phenomenon that Elvis was. I don’t, but hearing the song and reading your explanations I am getting the feel for it.
thanks jweyek for that correction on „decline”. Imo that is key to the song. As contrasted to John Henry who died in his finest moment, Elvis had a long and lonely decline to his death. That is sad. and thanks FishesWillLaugh, I agree - Gillian must really admire and understand the phenomenon that Elvis was. I don’t, but hearing the song and reading your explanations I am getting the feel for it.
John Henry was in an actual decline when he died...ie..the entrance to the working face of a mine
John Henry was in an actual decline when he died...ie..the entrance to the working face of a mine