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Elvis Presley – Solitaire

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“Solitaire” is a ballad written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. Cody employs playing the card game of solitaire as a metaphor for a man “who lost his love through his indifference”—”while life goes on around him everywhere he’s playing solitaire”.

Sedaka originally was inspired by Frederic Chopin (his favorite classical composer) for the chorus and by Roberta Flack in the verses. When he presented the tune to Cody, he came up with the words based on his recent divorce; Cody had been playing solitaire frequently as a coping mechanism.

Elvis Presley recorded “Solitaire” on February 3, 1976, and it was released as a single on April 19, 1976, from his album “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee.” The single reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart.

“Solitaire” is a beautiful and moving song about loneliness, heartbreak, and the search for inner solace. Elvis’s vocals are simply stunning, and he delivers the song with a deep emotional intensity. The song is also notable for its lush orchestration and soaring chorus.

“Solitaire” has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Neil Sedaka himself, Dionne Warwick, and Olivia Newton-John. However, Elvis Presley’s version remains the definitive recording of this classic song.

It is interesting to note that “Solitaire” was released at a time in Elvis’s career when he was struggling with personal and professional problems. He had recently divorced his wife, Priscilla, and he was battling addiction problems. However, Elvis’s performance on “Solitaire” is one of the finest of his career. He sings the song with a raw honesty and vulnerability that is truly captivating.

“Solitaire” is a timeless ballad that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a song about the universal human experience of loss, loneliness, and the search for hope. Elvis Presley’s version of “Solitaire” is a masterpiece of vocal performance and musical arrangement. It is a song that will never be forgotten.

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Let’s enjoy the song through the video!

For an immersive experience of Elvis Presley’s “Solitaire” check out the official video. Let the King’s soulful voice transport you to a realm of musical brilliance.

Here are the lyrics of the song!

🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤

There was a man, a lonely man
Who lost his love through his indifference
A heart that cared that went unshared
Until it died within his silenceAnd Solitaire is the only game in town
And every road that takes him, takes him down
While life goes on around him everywhere
He’s playing Solitaire

And keeping to himself begins to deal
And still the King of Hearts is well concealed
Another losing game comes to an end
And deals them out again

A little hope goes up in smoke
Just how it goes, goes without saying
There was a man, a lonely man
Who would command the hand he’s playing

And Solitaire is the only game in town
And every road that takes him, takes him down
While life goes on around him everywhere
He’s playing Solitaire

And keeping to himself, begins to deal
And still the King of Hearts is well concealed
Another losing game comes to an end
And deals them out again

And Solitaire is the only game in town
And every road that takes him, takes him down
Life goes on around him everywhere
He’s playing Solitaire

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