At his son Bill’s 50th birthday party, Elmore sang one karaoke song, what was it?  I think there may a clue in one of the books.

Dude Looks Like A Lady.

Not even close.

Karaoke wouldn’t have “Tishomingo Blues.”  That was my first choice.

I like the Aerosmith call—a BE COOL connection.

Let’s go with Robert Johnson, “Love in Vain.” 

The Stones’ version on LET IT BLEED is fantastic.  I like it better than the live version on YA-YA’s.

Gregg Sutter, Mr. Terse.

Ok…how about one of those Motown tunes Ordell’s black girlfriend did for Louis?

I was hoping for something by the Delfonics, but I guess that was Tarantino’s idea.

The answer is in one of 1980s books.  Remember, if an Elmore Leonard character makes a musical reference, chances are it’s something that Elmore himself likes a lot.

Here’s a wild guess: With A Little Help From My Friends, the Joe Cocker version.

“My Boy Bill” from “Oklahoma”

Here’s a wild guess: With A Little Help From My Friends, the Joe Cocker version.

But who were the backup singers?

Gregg Sutter - 28 July 2007 01:03 PM

Here’s a wild guess: With A Little Help From My Friends, the Joe Cocker version.

But who were the backup singers?

I think adequate time has pased; Gregg, who were they?

The Leonard sisters (or daughters).

Gregg Sutter - 26 July 2007 01:22 PM

Remember, if an Elmore Leonard character makes a musical reference, chances are it’s something that Elmore himself likes a lot.

Leave it to Elmore Leonard to be the only old white guy listening to Digable Planets.

Or he asked his researcher to get that one?