[1] While Lee's version reached no. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Another old video of The King that surfaced recently online is a scene from the film "Come On Everybody", where his character Lucky gets on stage with Ann-Margrets character Rusty. So The Colonel told her that Elvis couldnt cover the track as those were the terms. What did Elvis actually write about Priscilla? 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. 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. But James was reluctant to get involved, he explained recently in a separate interview during a Los Angeles visit. 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. To do a rock version on a classic though . That was the most important copyright I had in my publishing company., DON'T MISSElvis Presley: How boxer Mushy Callahan trained King for Kid Galahad[ELVIS MOVIES]Elvis Presley archives surprises historian Ive never heard of this![GRACELAND ARCHIVES]Elvis Presley: Lisa Marie on still having Thanksgiving at Graceland[LISA MARIE], Dolly added: So I was so excited, I told everybody. A man laments not giving his partner the love and care she deserves ("maybe I didn't treat you quite as good as I should have"), reassuring her that despite that he was always thinking of her ("you were always on my mind"). Forty years ago, on October 9, 1973, Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley's six-year marriage officially came to an end: their divorce became finalized at the Los . In 1979, John Wesley Ryles reached number 20 on the US Hot Country Songs chart with his rendition, retitled "You Are Always on My Mind", from the album Let the Night Begin. They received rave reviews in Rolling Stone and People magazine and video airplay on MTV. considered the lead, and reached number nine. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Jeanne Black also released Oh, How I Miss You Tonight.. The cover was released on the B-side of the "Separate Ways . The music of Elvis will be remembered for many years to come because he was an accomplished singer and writer. [21], Willie Nelson recorded and released the song in early 1982. The song is powerful and soul-filled as Elvis sings about never forgetting the woman he loves. All clips and music are copyrighted to their respective owners. A remixed version combined with 'In My House' appeared on their third album Introspective. Mark James - Suspicious Minds (Live) The song was written and first recorded by American songwriter Mark James. It's since been hailed as one of the greatest ever covers, and even beat The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's 'Fairytale of New York' to the coveted Christmas number one spot in 1987. It was so well-received, they went in the studio and recorded it as a single, which went to number one in the UK for four weeks and even reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. The saga of Always on My Mind began one night 16 years ago in Memphis. Millions of people all over the world have been exposed to his music. It is 40 years to the date when the famous couple finalized their divorce proceedings at the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse located in Santa Monica on October 9, 1973. Depeche Mode weaves pieces of Bobby Troups venerable Route 66 into its 12-inch version of Behind the Wheel. Among other past hits also on the pop charts last week: Otis Redding and Steve Croppers (Sittin on) The Dock of the Bay and Lennon-McCartneys I Saw Her Standing There., On the continuing popularity of the songs, Carson said, To me, a good song tells a story that everyone would like to say . Yvonne Elliman, 20 November 2017, 14:40 | Updated: 15 January 2018, 16:26. To keep you satisfied, satisfied. Receive daily updates with the best country music videos, news, and more! But I don't know how I'm going to get through", which is part of the lyrics for another Pet Shop Boys song, "What Have I Done to Deserve This? 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. Filmed in 1972, the video shows Elvis singing "Always on My Mind" in the recording studio. The song is a beautiful ballad that will leave you wishing you were there. Through her connections, she was able to go and meet the rising sensation herself. Nelsons vocal was so gently absorbing on the record (he won a Grammy for best male country vocal) that the single remains one of the most admired ballad recordings of the 80s. It just happened. Though Carson insists the song was not written with Presley in mind, the assumption around Memphis and Nashville, in view of Presleys marriage problems at the time, has always been that it was designed specifically for him. You were always on my mind. The composition itself won Grammys for best pop song and best country song. So my first reaction was to say "Of course he sang it live are you a moron?" But then I watched one of them. I like to sing, and well, I just started singing and folks just started listening.Happy birthday to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll and thanks for listening. 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. After splitting in 1972, the couple actually ended up having quite the amicable divorce which was finalised a year later. Already a smash in Europe, Always is now racing up the pop charts in this country. 2K views, 27 likes, 7 loves, 18 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dbstvstlucia: DBS MORNING SHOW & OBITUARIES 25TH APRIL 2023 APRIL 2023 No. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 7, 1991.[25]. We cant wait to hear what he has in store for us next. While Elvis wasnt a songwriter, he did co-write some songs in his career, including Thats Someone You Never Forget and the haunting Youll Be Gone, Sharp wrote in a blog post. The Beaulieusmom Ann, U.S. Air Force officer stepdad Capt. 'Always on My Mind' has remained a timeless love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. It is a song that can truly touch the soul, and that is why it will always be one of the most popular songs used in movies. It seemed as though the entire world knew about Elvis Presleys relationship with his wife, Priscilla. The video below shows Presley recording the song intermixed with videos of him and Priscilla in happier times, which makes the song even more heartbreaking. You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind) You were always on my mind. Elvis was immediately drawn to Priscilla. Heres the Song Elvis Presley Played for Priscilla When They First Met, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVdtX7uSnk, Elvis Presley Are You Lonesome Tonight? The words in part: Little things I should have said and done. It is fascinating to note that despite not covering the Beatles song Hey Jude, Elvis Presley incorporated a few of the Beatles songs into his performances. Brenda Lee released a version in June 72, but it only scraped into the Top 50 in the Country charts. But none of that was an issue with 'Always On My Mind', anyway, as the song was written, recorded and released before Elvis got anywhere near it. "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. 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 . Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died. And I know that Elvis loved it. In response to the song, other artists actually released songs that answered the question, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Dodie Stevens, Linda Lee, Ricky Page, and Thelma Carpenter all had their own versions called Yes, Im Lonesome Tonight. The singers changed the perspective of the song but kept the same lyrics. He recorded theheart-wrenching ballad Always On My Mind and since the lyrics suggest regret from a relationship, one can only think he was singing about Priscilla. . Similarly, Carsons The Letter was a hit in 1968 for the Box Tops--the terrific, short-lived Memphis rock band featuring singer Alex Chilton--and in 1970 for Joe Cocker. Paul Bealieu, Priscilla and five . Commemorating the tenth anniversary of Presley's death, the programme featured various popular acts of the time performing cover versions of his songs. Siman, however, wasnt the only one who believed in the song. A crossover smash covered by everyone from Willie Nelson to the Pet Shop Boys, 'Always On My Mind' is Elvis's finest 1970s moment, and maybe one of his best ever songs. (Official Audio) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVdtX7uSnk), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwbzxENP2eE, Elvis Presley Are you lonesome tonight Laughing version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwbzxENP2eE). 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. That really touched me.. He recorded the heart-wrenching ballad "Always On My Mind" and since the lyrics suggest regret from a relationship, one can only think he was singing about Priscilla. In the original, the ending phrase "always on my mind" is sung to a IV-V7-I cadence (C-D7-G). Or about the turmoil in Elvis's personal life that led to his passionate vocal? In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It would become the start of their relationship, which she often described as both fulfilling and incredibly controversial. At the end of the song, he gets out of the car, which drives away. Oh, I just pictured Elvis, like, singing it. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. '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. Just five years before, Elvis and Priscilla's wedding in Las Vegas had made headlines and now the couple was meeting at a courthouse to finalise their divorce. You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind) You were always . "Always on My Mind" did not see completion until late 1971. The phrase is usually used to describe how someone is thinking about someone else all the time. Express. But I think the matter of Elvis marriage problems (led) the disc jockeys to play the other side. He spent time with her that night, notably he even sang her a few songs to try and impress her. This version also won Country Music Association Awards in two consecutive years: 1982 Song of the Year and 1983 Song of the Year for songwriters Christopher, James and Carson; 1982 Single of the Year for Nelson; and contributed to Nelson winning 1982 Album of the Year for the album Always on My Mind. In 2010, the song was re-used for Dance Dance Revolution X2 which was released for arcades. He was also experimenting with new material. Carson asked for help from his colleague Johnny Christopher (the two had already written the hit song "No Love at All" in 1970) and they composed more of it in Moman's office. Presley later dated songwriter/actress Linda Thompson (not the English folkie) for four years. With his songwriting skills, Davis wrote several hits for Elvis Presley in the late sixties, including In the Ghetto, Memories, and Dont Cry Daddy. This is a fan-made video presented for entertainment purposes and not for profit The song was No. She added: I'd probably talk about I Will Always Love You and say Hey, I bet you were as disappointed as I was about all that and I still dream about you singing that song. Elvis Presley recorded "Always on My Mind" on March 29, 1972, a few weeks after his February separation from his wife, Priscilla. "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraListen to Elvis Presley: https://ElvisPresley.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by E. They were married in 1967 and divorced in 1973, but they always continued to care for one another. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Though a minor hit in the country field twice after that, Always on My Mind didnt re-enter the pop charts until Willie Nelson recorded it in 1982. Being particularly touched by this moment goes back to when Dolly turned down Elvis wanting to sing I Will Always Love You years before; a song The King never recorded. He did all right by him.. 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. At the time, Elvis was in the army and was stationed in a German town called Bad Nauheim. Elvis recorded " Always On My Mind " on March 29th, just weeks after his February separation from his wife Priscilla. He continues to have fans, even from newer generations, who would flock to his former home in Graceland that has been turned into a museum. [2] He had been occupied in Memphis on a project that required him to stay ten days longer, and he phoned his wife in Springfield, Missouri, to apologize for the delay. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 20 November 2017, 14:40 | Updated: 15 January 2018, 16:26 'Always on My Mind' has remained a timeless love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. 45 in the Billboard country charts in the summer of 1972 and John Wesley Ryles rendition on MCA Records made it to No. ), and it was first recorded by BJ Thomas in 1970. I said, Well, I know Ive been gone a lot, but Ive been thinking about you all the time--and it just struck me like someone had hit me with a hammer. Carson disagrees about the Pet Shop Boys record. Little things I should have said and done The two met when she was only 14 and he was 24. 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. Always on My Mind is Willies favorite Elvis song, according to him. 45 on the US country chart in 1972, other performers reached the Top 20 on the country and/or pop charts in the United States and elsewhere with their own versions: Elvis Presley (1972, US country; UK pop Top Ten); John Wesley Ryles (1979, US country) and Willie Nelson's Grammy Award-winning version (1982, US/Canada country number one; US/Canada pop Top Ten). [Outro] Maybe I didn't treat you. Presley more or less admits he could have done more in the relationship by singing the following lyrics: " Maybe I didn't treat you. 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. 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. All those lonely . . Hed have meetings and just tell people, Push him to one side and sit down. . Even after all these years, he has a powerful voice and is always willing to share his knowledge and wisdom. 1 for six weeks on the Hot 100 chart. Rare footage of Elvis singing an emotional love song is bringing YouTube users to tears. Elvis Presley married just once to Priscilla Presley from 1967 to 1973, the mother of his only child Lisa Marie. . The 74-year-old singer shared how Elvis manager Colonel Tom Parker had quite the demand for the track. Brenda Lees version on Decca Records reached No. Im a lover of ballads, even with ballads with a beat. Thanks to hits such as Suspicious Minds (recorded by Elvis Presley) and Hooked on a Feeling (B.J. He recorded the song within weeks of his separation from wife Priscilla. It was the best-performing single on the Hot Country Singles year-end chart of 1982. Little things I should have said and done. 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. 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". The phrase always on my mind is a common idiom that is used to describe how someone is feeling about someone else. 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. If I made you feel second best. He and Priscilla filed for divorce on August 18, 1971, with the divorce being finalised on October 9, 1973. God Bless!! The song also fared well on Top 40 radio, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and staying on that chart for 23 weeks. 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. But what is the story behind the song? Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley had a whirlwind relationship. But you were always on my mind. There were many hit songs written by Elvis Presley during his lifetime. 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. 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Its No. The lyrics seem quite fitting of their situation of a couple breaking up with a commitment to continuing loving each other. In 1997 it popped up on a BT advert of all places, propelling it to number 13, while a 2007 reissue for Elvis's 30th anniversary got as high as number 17. [20] The rendition was produced by Bob Montgomery. Elvis and . The King of RocknRoll is regarded as one of the greatest musical talents and influential musicians of all time. 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It is a fair use under copyright law. The singer reminisces on the good times and paints a picture of life before the breakup. Nelsons gentle, bittersweet version, a Top 5 single, was so highly regarded in the record industry that it was nominated for a Grammy as best single. Elvis threw a party one night. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. So he pleads to know that she still loves him and begs for another opportunity to make things right ("give me one more chance to keep you satisfied"). 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. At least one other person in the studio also thought it was a good idea. Anyone who has gone through a divorce or meaningful . Is there a pop song from the last two decades with a more surprising history than Always on My Mind? The song was written by Mark James, Johnny Christopher, and Wayne Carson, and Presleys recording was produced by Chips Moman. 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. 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. I said no., The 74-year-old also shared that she would choose Elvis to be her last conversation so she could clear up their apparent dispute. I made this video for a few reasons: One reason is because I wanted to show the love that Elvis \u0026 Priscilla shared for each other \u0026 the tough times they had in their relationship but even with all the trials \u0026 issues in their marriage they always loved \u0026 cared for each other \u0026 I think this song really speaks to how Elvis felt about her \u0026 about their relationship. I cant do that.. Today, Elvis is regarded as one of the iconic performers of all time. In Elvis' song, "Love is All Around," he sings about a love that seems all but . The song, originally titled "You Were Always on My Mind", was written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson. [5] The song was popular and critically appreciated and is considered one of Presley's standout songs of the 1970s. Country star John Wesley Ryles took his cover to number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. She said: But, I already had a No. 'Always On My Mind' is a pretty straightforward song, lyrically. Step forward, Elvis Aaron Presley, who recorded his version on March 29, 1972 at RCA Studios, Hollywood, California. Thomas (1970). But it has to be a really great song to do that.. 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. Parker wanted Elvis to try singing the song because it was one of his wifes favorites. Nelson performed the song with Johnny Cash on the 1998 release of VH1 Storytellers: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson. In Elvis song, Love is All Around, he sings about a love that seems all but over now. 12am - 6am, Never Can Say Goodbye About the Presley record, publisher Siman remembered, We were disappointed when the other side got the most attention because we felt Always on My Mind was a smash. The YouTube video of him recording the song in the studio has been viewed nearly 5 million times. E.E. His version was released on October 31, 1972, with 'Separate Ways' on the flipside. A loss that would sadden Elvis for the rest of his life," the narrator says. Carson wrote the bulk of the song in just ten minutes, sat at his kitchen table in Missouri. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. According to Factinate, one of the first songs he played for her was his classic love song, Are You Lonesome Tonight?. This version also charted in a number of other countries. Even after Carson got together with Johnny Christopher, with whom he had written No Love at All, the song still didnt come together. Theres no denying Willies pride in it: he designed his own stamp on it and it sounds fantastic. The song is asking if the ex is feeling alone and sad after a breakup. ("Change a word, get a third" as the old saying went). Maybe I didn't treat youQuite as good as I should haveMaybe I didn't love youQuite as often as I could haveLittle things I should have said and doneI just ne. Its sort of like all guys who screw up and would love nothing better than to pick up the phone and call their wives and say, 'Listen, honey, I could have done better, but I want you to know that you were always on my mind.'"[3]. The first released version came from Gwen McCrae with the slightly-different title You Were Always on My Mind on March 28, 1972. That song: Separate Ways.. Its not surprising that Willie Nelson still believes that Always on My Mind is the best Elvis song ever recorded. . Pcture compilation of Elvis & Cilla Presley with Always on My Mind from Standing Room Only CD by SONY MUSIC Inc. Always On My Mind (With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) [Official Audio] (Audio). Everybody had told me, Youre not going to like it. In fact, The King even sang a hit Dolly Parton love song to Priscilla as they left their divorce courtroom. What is Elvis' favourite song? Carson, who had written such hits as The Letter for the Box Tops and No Love at All for B. J. Thomas, was on the phone trying to explain to his wife back in Springfield that he was going to have to stay even longer. Believing there was more life in Always on My Mind, Siman pushed the song on record producers and singers whenever he got the chance. Despite Elvis not putting down his song till a few years after the Carson-Christopher-James team wrote it, it nevertheless perfectly fit his personal life at the time. While everyone knows Elvis's 'Always On My Mind', his version wasn't the first. The song caught Elviss attention by way of one of his bodyguards. Priscilla was connected to the army through her stepfather who was enlisted. The teen's father, Navy pilot Lt. James Wagner , died in a plane crash when she was six months old.