About the song
When we think of timeless performances that capture the essence of a true artist, few moments in music history stand out as vividly as **Elvis Presley – My Way (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)**. This performance, which aired as a television special to a global audience, was a defining moment in the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As part of the **Aloha From Hawaii** concert, **Elvis Presley** took the stage with a blend of emotion, swagger, and unrivaled charisma, delivering one of his most iconic renditions of **”My Way.”**
The song itself, originally written by Paul Anka and famously performed by Frank Sinatra, was perfectly suited to Elvis’s voice and personal style. However, it was his version at the **1973 Honolulu concert** that resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. This live performance stands out not only for Elvis’s impeccable vocal delivery but also for the emotional weight he brings to the lyrics. He delivers the song with a sense of finality and reflection, making it feel as though the lyrics were written specifically for him.
The 1973 **Aloha From Hawaii** concert holds historical significance as the first globally broadcast satellite concert, watched by an estimated audience of over one billion people across 40 countries. Against this backdrop, Elvis’s version of **”My Way”** became a defining statement about his journey as an artist and a man. With every note, he commands the stage, his voice rich with the experience of a life well-lived—filled with triumphs, challenges, and a sense of independence.
For those who have followed Elvis’s career from his early days in Memphis to his later years as a seasoned performer, this rendition of **”My Way”** feels like the closing chapter of a legendary story. In this performance, **Elvis Presley** stands not just as a performer, but as a figure who has embraced his legacy and made peace with his place in history. It is a song of self-reflection, of embracing one’s path, and of choosing to live life on one’s own terms—much like the man who made it legendary.
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Lyrics
And now the end is near
So I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear
I’ll state my case of which I’m certain
I’ve lived a life that’s full
I’ve traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
Regrets, I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exception
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you know
That I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fill, my share of losing
And now as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, no not me
I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got
If not himself, then he has not
To say the words he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
