Elvis Presley – Something (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)

Did You Know?

“Something” is a song written by George Harrison and originally released by The Beatles in 1969. It was later covered by Elvis Presley and included on his 1970 album of the same name. Some key facts about Elvis’s version of “Something”:

• It was produced by Felton Jarvis and recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis in early 1970.

• It was released as a single in November 1970 and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

• Elvis’s version features a lush string arrangement and a powerful vocal performance. He sings the lyrics of unrequited love with a lot of emotion.

• The song became one of Elvis’s most successful singles in the early 1970s and reinforced his talent for interpreting other artists’ songs.

• Elvis often performed “Something” live in concert in the early 70s, where it proved to be a highlight and crowd-pleaser.

• Music critics praised Elvis’s cover, with some feeling it was superior to the Beatles’ original version.

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Lyrics

“Something”
(originally by The Beatles)