'I taught him some lyrics in Spanish and he learned them. I wrote it for him the way it was sung (phonetically). He was very talented. It was very difficult Mexican music.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Elvis learned Spanish lyrics phonetically, showing talent and difficulty with Mexican music.
- In plain terms
- He sang Spanish songs by sound, highlighting skill and challenge.
- What can you take from it?
- Learning songs phonetically can overcome language barriers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is phonetic learning sufficient?
- How to capture meaning when singing another language?
Another view
Phonetic learning may miss lyrical nuance.
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