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Finnish academic known for recording Elvis Presley songs in Latin is planning a new record of eternal hits – this time in the ancient Sumerian language. Jukka Ammondt has been practicing with “Blue Suede Shoes”–translated into the language of Babylonia, which died out around 2000 BC. “Elvis would have liked the idea, because the ancient Sumerians had big parties and drums and rattles,” said Ammondt. “And the roots of rock may go back to man’s earliest efforts to get a grip on life.” Adapted from The Buffalo News, Doug Sabin
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