While it is true that Elvis had become increasingly accomplished
with his instrument over the years
better able to maintain breath
and bend notes,
it did not necessarily make his voice easier to hear.

It was an acquired taste
which not everyone chose to acquire.
His literary prowess was acclaimed near and far
so the words that he sang were well appreciated
and the way he sang them got better and better,
but the actual sound of them?

Eh.

Of course, there are worse fates.
In some other world
he could have been called Garon Abbot.