Five years after B.J. Its not surprising that Willie Nelson still believes that Always on My Mind is the best Elvis song ever recorded. ), How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, Plaschke: Lakers live up to their legacy with a close-out win for the ages, Killer Mike goes off: Right now, in this country, your freedom of speech is at risk, Rihanna has Smurfs on the brain for her next movie: Hope this gives me cool points, Sexual assault began at 13, Runaways songwriter says; her suit names ex-KROQ DJ, band manager, Smokey Robinson on love, Motown and sex at 83: I feel as good as I felt when I was 40, Fugees rapper Pras found guilty of political conspiracy. The words in part: Little things I should have said and done. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Elvis even released a Laughing Version of the hit. 'Always On My Mind' was also a hit across Europe and the rest of the world and is considered one of Elvis's best 1970s songs, and maybe even the last truly great Elvis Presley single. It raced to number one on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart that May, spending two weeks on top and a total of 21 weeks on the chart. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He recorded the song within weeks of his separation from wife Priscilla. However, the new rendition, with its aggressive synthesizer beat, is making many admirers of the sensitive Nelson version shake their heads in dismay--much the way fans of 30s and 40s pop standards such as My Blue Heaven and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes were put off in the 50s when rock pioneers Fats Domino and the Platters (respectively) revised them. Separate Ways, a song by Red West and Richard Mainegra that was written in the form of a divorced fathers message to his daughter, was recorded at the same weekend session and it became the hit side of the single. He recorded his version just a few weeks after he separated from his wife Priscilla on February 23, 1972, with that personal turmoil surely informing his passionate vocal performance. He said it took about ten minutes and put the song on the back burner while he worked on other projects. Elvis Presley at Graceland with Priscilla, 1971 pic.twitter.com/ssd3IOqrzD, Life in Moments (@historyinmoment) February 5, 2019. God Bless!! The song is powerful and soul-filled as Elvis sings about never forgetting the woman he loves. 1 song, I Will Always Love You. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. He was performing in Las Vegas and changed the line, Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there to Do you gaze at your bald head and wish you had hair. Hes on stage with a backup singer, Cissy Houston, Whitney Houstons mother. The composition itself won Grammys for best pop song and best country song. In 2017, Burberry released its holiday campaign, as directed by Alasdair McLellan, which features Cara Delevingne and actor Matt Smith. Dolly Parton recently shared that Priscilla once told her the story and the song Elvis sang to his soon to be ex-wife was I Will Always Love You. She was angry, and he replied: "Well, I know Ive been gone a lot, but Ive been thinking about you all the time." Presley recorded the song in Los Angeles on March 29, 1972--just two months after he had told friends at a birthday party in Memphis that Priscilla had moved into her own apartment with their daughter, Lisa Marie. But what is the story behind the song? 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The song is a beautiful ballad about the love we have for each other. You cant take that way from people. [21], Willie Nelson recorded and released the song in early 1982. 'Always on My Mind' by Elvis Presley. His music has been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline, as well as songs such as Crazy by Patsy Cline and Funny How Times Slip Away by Elvis. I made this video for a few reasons: One reason is because I wanted to show the love that Elvis & Priscilla shared for each other & the tough times they had . I just dont know., Then Siman, 67, added good-naturedly, But then again Ive just retired from the music business and thats one of the reasons. Way Down is a song about a lost love that you cant get out of your head. 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In November 2004, The Daily Telegraph placed the version at number two in a list of the 50 best cover versions of all time. He did all right by him.. Two further remixes by longtime Pet Shop Boys remixer, Shep Pettibone, were released on the US promotional triple vinyl version of the albumShep's Holiday Mix and Shep's House Mix. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. He was also experimenting with new material. Thanks to hits such as Suspicious Minds (recorded by Elvis Presley) and Hooked on a Feeling (B.J. Through her connections, she was able to go and meet the rising sensation herself. Gold Overnights Dolly admitted: I cried all night. 1st RECORDING OF: Always On My Mind - B.J. At age 6, his uncle gave him a Duane Eddy record and forever changed his life. "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraListen to Elvis Presley: https://ElvisPresley.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by E. 'Separate Ways' went Gold with sales of over a million copies, reaching 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, 16 on the Hot Country Songs Chart and 3 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. Here is a link to her channel: www.youtube.com/user/KathyK1950 I hope you like the video Kathy!! "Always on My Mind" is a ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee, and first released by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always on My Mind") in March 1972. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Dolly admitted: "I cried all night. The song caught Elvis's attention by way of one of his bodyguards. considered the lead, and reached number nine. He and Priscilla filed for divorce on August 18, 1971, with the divorce being finalised on October 9, 1973. This isnt the first time that James--who also wrote Raised on Rock and Moody Blue for Presley--and Carson have had the multiple-hit treatment with their songs. Presleymore or less admits he could have done more in the relationship by singing the following lyrics: Maybe I didnt treat you In 1972, Elvis Presley recorded the song Always on My Mind. The song was written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson, and was first recorded by Brenda Lee in 1971. 'Always on My Mind' has remained a timeless love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. Elvis recorded " Always On My Mind " on March 29th, just weeks after his February separation from his wife Priscilla. In 2008, the song was used in the video game Dance Dance Revolution X, which was released for both arcades and the PlayStation 2 console. During his heyday, he filled small venues to stadiums with adoring fans. James was exhausted from non-stop music projects but he ran through the song with Carson and Christopher. And I will always love you/I will always love you., READ MORE:Elvis Presley: Dolly Parton on turning down The Kings request, Writing in The Big Issues Letter To My Younger Self, Dolly Parton said: Priscilla told me later that he sang that song to her when they were coming down the steps of the courthouse after they divorced. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 7, 1991.[25]. What makes this song so special is its ability to evoke emotions, whether it be happiness, sadness, or nostalgia. He was in his final months of service for the U.S. Army. Who sang it first? Elvis manager said to Dolly: You know, we dont record anything with Elvis unless we have the publishing, or at least half the publishing., She replied: Well, that throws a new light on this because I cant give you half the publishing. In 1988, the duo remixed the song for their third studio album, Introspective, combining it with the acid house[53][54] track "In My House". The song was released as the B-side of the "Separate Ways" single, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for . In 2013 the recording ranked number one in a poll conducted by ITV, "The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs", just ahead of "Suspicious Minds" and "Can't Help Falling in Love". In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons. , All that Always was about was one long apology. . To do a rock version on a classic though . The song is a beautiful ballad about the love we have for each other. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Kathy is a great friend \u0026 a big Elvis fan. It won't surprise you that Elvis Presley didn't write 'Always On My Mind'. It should make me feel better. And I know that Elvis loved it. When interviewer Gary James pointed out to Carson that most people think that Elvis was singing 'Always On My Mind' about Priscilla, even though Wayne had written the song years earlier, he replied: "Well, he was." Elvis had previously had an affair in 1971 with Joyce Bova, while Priscilla later had an affair with karate instructor Mike Stone. Elvis Presley at the White House, December 21, 1970. Chips Moman, the record producer in whose office the song was written, recommended Always on My Mind to Willie Nelson in 1982 when he was working with Nelson on a new album. What other love song can you imagine being recorded by Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson and the Pet Shop Boys? Oh, I just pictured Elvis, like, singing it. Theres a changing of the guard and Im not sure I fully understand it anymore.. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Ben Vaughn grew up in the Philadelphia area on the New Jersey side of the river. No infringement intended. October 9, 2013 at 9:26 AM. Answer (1 of 5): Okay that is the weirdest thing. After splitting in 1972, the couple actually ended up having quite the amicable divorce which was finalised a year later. I was disappointed personally, he said of the record when contacted by phone in his office in Springfield, Mo. a progression of IV-V7-IIIb-IV-I). Already a smash in Europe, Always is now racing up the pop charts in this country. Carson, a songwriter and guitarist whose songs are published under the name Wayne Carson Thompson, had been in town 10 days longer than he had planned. ("Change a word, get a third" as the old saying went). In the original, the ending phrase "always on my mind" is sung to a IV-V7-I cadence (C-D7-G). Despite the fact that Elvis never recorded a cover of the Beatles song Hey Jude, he did perform it many times. This included Vaughan Deleath, Henry Burr, Gene Austin, Al Jolson, and Jaye P. Morgan. It just happened. Perhaps the most striking version came from an unlikely source: The Pet Shop Boys. I was at the studio 24 hours--sleeping on the couch in Chips office. In 1987, the Pet Shop Boys performed a synth-pop version of "Always on My Mind" on Love Me Tender, a television special on ITV in the United Kingdom. The emotional love song tells the story of someone who admits they didnt always show appreciation for their partner but wants them to know they were always in their thoughts. When producer Chips Moman told him in the studio it needed a bridge, Christopher and James pitched in with the all-important "tell me" bit. A Missouri native whose father was leader of a Western swing band, Carson, now 44, worked on the song for a few days in record producer Chips Momans recording studio but had trouble finishing it. AllMusic lists more than 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers. From the 1950s to the 1970s, Elvis displayed an innate talent for song selection. In 2013, Nelson's version was also featured in its entirety in a season two episode of the HBO series The Newsroom. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Listen tothis emotionally charged ballad and see just how Elvis felt about the loss of his ex-wife. The song has been a crossover hit, charting in both the country and western and pop categories. Willie Nelson did even better, with his take topping the Country chart in May 1982 and even getting to number five on the Billboard Hot 100. "That was a promise he . They received rave reviews in Rolling Stone and People magazine and video airplay on MTV. "Always on My Mind" went on to become one of Elviss most well-known songs. Give me, give me one more chance. They must have thought, Well, she wasnt always on his mind because they are going their separate ways. . It opens with Delevingne singing "Always on My Mind" before segueing into the Pet Shop Boys cover of the song.[55]. What is Elvis' favourite song? The song was initially offered to Fred Foster who turned it down (why?!? It is a fair use under copyright law.
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