About the song
“Ah, ‘My Way’… a song that, like a fine wine, has only grown richer with time. And when we speak of ‘My Way,’ particularly *that* rendition, the one from **Elvis Presley’s** legendary ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ concert in 1973, we’re talking about a moment that transcends mere musical performance. We’re talking about a cultural touchstone.
Now, we’ve all heard ‘My Way’ countless times, haven’t we? From Sinatra’s iconic version to countless others, it’s a song that’s woven itself into the fabric of our lives. But there’s something about Elvis’s take on it, especially *that* live performance, that just…grabs you. It’s more than just the voice, though heaven knows, that voice was in its prime. It’s the sheer emotion, the raw vulnerability that Elvis brings to the song.
Think about it: here’s the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, at the height of his career, standing before a global audience of millions. And he’s singing about a life lived on his own terms, about facing the final curtain with no regrets. There’s a certain poignancy to it, isn’t there? A sense that Elvis isn’t just singing the words; he’s living them.
The ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ concert itself was a monumental event, a technological feat for its time. But amid all the spectacle, all the glitz and glamour, Elvis delivers a performance of ‘My Way’ that’s utterly intimate, utterly human. You can hear the years in his voice, the triumphs and the heartaches, and it all comes pouring out in those final, powerful notes.
It’s a performance that reminds us that even the greatest among us are still just people, with their own hopes, their own fears, their own ‘way’ of doing things. And in that moment, as Elvis sings those timeless words, we’re all right there with him, reflecting on our own journeys, our own ‘ways.’
So, whether you’re a lifelong Elvis fan or someone just discovering his music, take a moment to listen to ‘My Way’ from ‘Aloha From Hawaii.’ It’s more than just a song; it’s a testament to a life lived to the fullest, a life lived…his way. And in the end, isn’t that what we all aspire to?”
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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
