Don’t miss Elvis Presley’s excellent cover of the country song “A Thing Called Love” (first recorded by Johnny Cash and written by Jerry Reed):
Elvis Videos
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“A Thing Called Love” – Elvis Presley Recording
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“Crying in the Chapel” Sung by Elvis Presley
Listen to Elvis Presley’s beautiful singing of the song “Crying in the Chapel”
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“Money Honey” Elvis Presley 1956 Recording
Rare audio of Elvis Presley’s performance of “Money Honey” during his May 6, 1956 concert at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas:
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Elvis Sings “One Broken Heart For Sale” (1963)
In this scene from his 1963 movie It Happened at the World’s Fair, Elvis Presley, playing cropduster pilot Mike Edwards, sings “One Broken Heart for Sale”
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Elvis Performs “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Live in Hawaii, 1973
Elvis gives an energetic performance of the song “I Can’t Stop Loving You” during his 1973 concert in Hawaii:
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“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” Elvis Live Performance, 1970
Elvis sings “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” in this 1970 concert performance in Las Vegas:
The song “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” was originally the 1965 Italian pop song ‘”Io che non vivo (senza te)”. It was later made into a hit in 1966 by English singer Dusty Springfield. Elvis definitely puts his own stamp on the song in this performance.
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“Let It Be Me” by Elvis Presley
Here is Elvis Presley with his take on the song “Let It Be Me”
The song “Let It Be Me” was originally a French song titled “Je t’appartiens.” The most famous English-language version was recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1960. Elvis often performed “Let It Be Me” on his stage shows during the 1970s.
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Elvis Presley’s Army Induction in 1958
Watch as Elvis Presley was inducted into the US Army on March 24, 1958.
Elvis was inducted into the U.S. Army as a private at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. He did his basic training at Fort Hood, Texas. Later Elvis Presley joined the 3rd Armored Division and was stationed in Friedberg, Germany. Elvis was honorably discharged from the Army on March 5, 1960.
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“Help Me” by Elvis Presley (1977)
Listen as Elvis sings the spiritual song “Help Me” during a 1977 concert performance:
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Elvis Rehearses “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”
Here is film footage of Elvis Presley rehearsing with his band in 1970:
The song featured here is “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”.
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Elvis Sings the Gospel Song “Working on the Building”
Don’t miss Elvis Presley’s take on the Southern gospel standard “Working on the Building”
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Elvis Recording of “No More”
Listen to the sweet song “No More” as recorded by the one and only Elvis Presley:
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“That’s All Right” Madison Square Garden Footage (1972)
Have a look at the beginning the Elvis’s 1972 show at Madison Square Garden in New York, including the opening number, “That’s All Right, Mama”
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From Live a Little, Love a Little: On The Edge of Reality (1968)
Elvis sings “On The Edge of Reality” in this scene from his 1968 movie Live a Little, Love a Little
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The Top 5 Elvis Christmas Songs
When December rolls around each year, we don’t have to choose between listening to Christmas music and listening to Elvis music—because he left us such an amazing number of songs for the holiday season! We asked fans of our Facebook page, which Elvis Presley Christmas songs they liked best and here were their answers:
1. Blue Christmas
By a landslide, “Blue Christmas” was the favorite holiday song. In fact it received more votes than all of his other Christmas songs combined!
“Blue Christmas” was first recorded in 1948, but it was Elvis Presley’s version from 1957 that forever made the song his own.
2. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Originally recorded by Bing Crosby during World War 2, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” tells of the longing so many soldiers had to be back home in America for the holidays.
Though Elvis first recorded the song in 1957, he would soon know first-hand what it was like to be away from home during the holidays because of military service.
3. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
Written by his close friend Red West, Elvis put a lot of feeling into his version of this song about the desire to have the joy of Christmas last all year long.
4. Mama Liked the Roses
How interesting that Elvis fans voted for “Mama Liked the Roses” as their fourth favorite Christmas song…even though the lyrics make no reference to Christmas or the winter holidays at all!
The reason so many think of this as a Christmas song is that it was included on the 1970 re-release of Elvis’ Christmas Album and most Elvis Christmas compilations since. And at this time of year, when so many of us gather with our family, it serves as a touching tribute for all who have lost a loving mother.
5. White Christmas
Even though Bing Crosby may have recorded the best-selling version of this song, Elvis was able to take this familiar tune and add a style and flair that was all his own!
Rounding out the list of top ten Elvis Christmas songs beloved by his fans are:
6. Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me
7. Santa Claus is Back in Town
8. Merry Christmas Baby
9. Snowy Christmas Night
10. Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees -
“Where No One Stands Alone” by Elvis Presley (1977)
From his February 16, 1977 show in Montgomery, Alabama Elvis Presley sings the gospel song “Where No One Stands Alone”
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“Why Me Lord” by Elvis
Listen as Elvis soulfully sings the Kris Kristofferson song “Why Me Lord”
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Wearin’ That Loved On Look
From his 1969 album From Elvis in Memphis, here is “Wearin’ That Loved On Look”
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1957 TV Commercial for the Elvis’ Christmas Album
Here is rare video of a 1957 television commercial advertising the Elvis Christmas Album:
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“Love Me Tender” – Elvis Live in Vegas (1970)
In this 1970 concert performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley sings his signature hit “Love Me Tender” before a live audience: