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Holly Cole: Kiss Me Quick

By John Chacona
February 4, 2025
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Hands up everyone who thinks there should be more vibes solos on Elvis Presley covers. Though press materials don't credit the player, they identify Kevin Breit as the guitarist (was there any question?) on this Western Swing-flavored chart of the 1961 Doc Pomus / Mort Shuman song. Holly Cole sings it with just the right proportion of winking insinuation and hormonal rush. Corny? Sure, but music-making this slyly intelligent is enough to get a fellow all shook up.

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John Chacona is a freelance journalist, content writer and producer in Cleveland.

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