Elvis Presley – For the Good Times

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The song “For the Good Times” was written by Kris Kristofferson and first released in 1970 on his self-titled debut album. Later that year, Ray Price recorded a version of the song, which became his fifth country #1 single and was awarded Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.

Elvis Presley recorded his version of “For the Good Times” in 1972 at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which was released on his album Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden.

Elvis’s version of “For the Good Times” is a slow, soulful ballad that beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of a relationship that has ended. The song’s lyrics are simple yet powerful, and Elvis’s vocal performance is both heartbreaking and moving.

“For the Good Times” quickly became a fan favorite and remains one of Elvis’s most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton.

Elvis’s version of “For the Good Times” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a song about love, loss, and the bittersweet memories that we carry with us after a relationship has ended.

Here is a brief history of the song’s popularity:

1970: Kris Kristofferson releases the original version of “For the Good Times” on his self-titled debut album.
1970: Ray Price releases his version of the song, which becomes a country #1 hit.
1972: Elvis Presley records his version of the song at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
1973: Elvis’s version of the song is released as a single and reaches number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1973: Elvis’s version of the song becomes his first gold single in over three years.
1974: Elvis’s version of the song is included on his album Good Times.
1977: Elvis dies at the age of 42.
1979: RCA Records releases a posthumous album of Elvis recordings called Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 3, which includes the song “For the Good Times.”
1983: Elvis’s version of the song is included on the soundtrack album for the film Tender Mercies, starring Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek.
1996: Elvis’s version of the song is included on the soundtrack album for the film Twister.
2005: Elvis’s version of the song is included on the soundtrack album for the film Walk the Line, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
“For the Good Times” continues to be a popular song today and is regularly played on the radio and performed by other artists. It is a classic example of Elvis’s ability to deliver a song with both power and emotion.

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Here are the lyrics of the song!

Don’t look so sad, I know it’s over
But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let’s just be glad we had some time to spend together
There’s no need o watch the bridges that we’re burning

Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops fallin’ soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time

For the Good times
I’ll get along, you’ll find another
And I’ll be here if you should find you ever need me
Don’t say a word about tomorrow or forever
There’ll be time enough for sadness when you leave me

Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops fallin’ soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time

For the good times
For the good times