Johnny Cash and Andy Kaufman Perform Very Different Impressions of Elvis Presley 20 Years Apart

Mikl-em
October 12, 2008

In 1959, legendary singer/songwriter Johnny Cash let down his hair and performed a an imitation of someone doing an impression of Elvis Presley singing his hit song Heartbreak Hotel.

20 years later, comedian Andy Kaufman performed a straight impersonation of Elvis, coincidentally on the 1979 Johnny Cash Christmas Special.

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Actor, nerd, poet, producer, writer mikl-em made his name short so you wouldn't have to. In addition to his blog you can find his writing in "Hi Fructose" magazine and witness him almost life-sized in various plays at The Dark Room Theater in SF's Mission district.

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