I’m a massive Elvis fan. This is one of my favourite songs ever. However I was only ever aware of the ketty lester version when I searched to listen to it today this popped up❤❤❤❤
I agree. Away at boarding school my best friend at 'bed time lights out " was my transistor radio...with this and Wild in The Country as my all time favourites
In the car with my Nan today she's 95 bringing her back from the hospice after visiting my grandad who's really poorly this happened to be playing on the radio she asks me to turn it up and we both listen to every word without saying a word, this song will now always transport me to a happy place just me and my nan happy just for a couple of minutes, thank you elvis
Also play lovesongs for our Father and God He loves it. My King Jesus and i have lovesong nr:1 "dance me to the end of love" Og lovesong nr.2" the wedding song" (Planet waves)
My favorite Elvis song ever. That tiny little hesitation on the first time he sings, "I memorize...every line," tears me to pieces every time. Such a beautiful voice. And today is "the anniversary"--46 years gone. I hope he's found peace in the valley.
@dunc726 l love Peace in the Valley! I want this played before they put me in the crematorium, along with I'll Fly Away by Willie Nelson and Angel Band by Emmylou Harris. Can you tell I'm getting old?
Too bad so many of the people I know and meet want only to focus on the Elvis we knew toward the end of his life. This song, sung when he WAS Elvis, is the true measure of how great a singer he was. No fancy clothes, no karate moves, no drugs---just pure excellence.
I hope more young people are listening to Elvis Presley today. He really had a singing voice and knew how he wanted to sing a song. The many songs he recorded and performed, it was as if he sang them almost perfect. I hope it will not come a day that you rarely hear his songs. Of course, it is hard to pick one song of his a favorite, but "Love Letters" is my favorite, can play it over and over (as if he sang it almost perfect). Elvis is missed greatly but what he left in music!
Sitting an listening to this wonderful song, thinking about my Sweetheart who passed 2yrs ago this month, excruciating pain, never to go away until my last breath.
One of Elvis' best recordings. He came along at a time when vocals actually mattered and where talent could actually shine. I feel really fortunate to have seen him in a live performance in Vegas. My mother had two framed pictures on our wall -- just two. One was of JFK and the other was Elvis. My mom loved music and had a fairly vast LP collection -- Sinatra (of course), Al Jolson, Perry Como, etc., and toward her later years she bought every Elvis album available. My sister was also a huge fan, so I could hear Elvis in monograph or stereo depending on which room I visited. It was a trip. Our small family would make outings to the local theater to watch each new Elvis movie. I was inundated with Elvis, but I never fully appreciated the guy until I saw him performing live at the Hilton International (when it still existed). The performance and on-stage presence blew me away. Today, I'll usually listen to the classics -- Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, Mozart and so on, but I'll occasionally visit some of the old pop classics from the 60's and this would include Elvis, naturally. I'm impressed with how many tunes, like "Love Letters" stand up well over the course of time.
My favorite Elvis song. So simple and uncluttered, voice is perfect, and his phrasing is incomparable. Hard to believe he would be 87 years old this year.
As a kid in a small town, I went to the theaters to watch his movies. I remember one time that the girls were screaming so loudly the theater owner came over the loudspeakers and told the girls to hold it down or he'd have to shut the movie down and send everyone home.......the girls got quieter immediately!! I'll be 66 this month and he's STILL the King!! ;-)
A very special rendition from Elvis. One of the most simple and yet so heartfelt and memorable songs of the 20th century. You did the song proud here sir.
Thank you so much for sharing this song with me. What a voice, just absolutely made for this beautiful song. His voice just pours over the mind like soft, velvet chocolate! Elivis will always be alive whilst people carry on loving and playing his music.
There is no other singer, that can do what this man does.. I mean make the world light up in his presence, and everyone can the emotion coming through on this recording. The King will always be the King..
Mêmes si certaines chansons n'ont pas été écrites spécialement pour Elvis cela ne change en rien de mon admiration pour ce chanteur et les chansons lui vont bien.
@@bernadettenewsham8916 Orchestral background? No, the original cover of Lester's is for me. I have it on a CD I bought recently that had Elvis' cover of Bob Dylan's Tomorrow Is A Long Time. A comment on that cover said it was Dylan's favorite, and it actually is the way the song should be song. It's beautiful, heartbreaking lyrics. One guy commented he thought Dylan wrote it when his love, Suzie, a former playboy model, left him. Yet on an old black and white video here he sings it like an upbeat rock and rock ballad. Elvis nailed it.
I love this song by Elvis. He was so amazing. If he liked a song, Elvis would take it and wrap it around his personality and allow his golden velvet voice to do the rest. I will always love and miss Elvis. Music is heard with the ears and understood with the heart. Elvis understood this. Thank You
The absolute believability of Elvis' ballads is what makes them resonate with people - now decades later. Pat Boone said that- with Elvis' ballads - you always had the feeling you were listening in on an intimate conversation Elvis was having with a woman.
This sounds like easy listening ballroom dancing at it's best and absolutely nothing like gospel, and I am a huge fan of gospel. This song has always been one of my Elvis favorites.
Written by Victor Young & Edward Heyman First released in 1945 Notable Versions: Dick Haymes (1945) Tony Bennett (1955) Nat “King” Cole (1957) Perry Como (1958) Peggy Lee (1960) Ketty Lester released her version in January 1962 and peaked #2 R&B & #5 Pop charts. The Marvalettes (1962) Patti Page (1963) Cliff Richard (1963) Ike & Tina Turner (1963) Andy Williams (1964) Pat Boone (1964) Cilla Black (1965) Sandie Shaw (1965) Brenda Lee (1965) Elvis Presley recorded the song twice, on May 26, 1966 released on 8 June 1966 peaking at #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100., he also re-recorded it On 7 June 1970 and released on his May 1971 Album “Love Letters From Elvis”.
Beautiful!! He had a voice like no other .So soft and smooth and deep at times. He was so handsome. One of his best songs. I always think of my wonderful husband when I listen to this song!!
One of his more relaxing tunes (well he'd got many but this one's the most soothing I think). Great cover version, like every one he did he put his unique take on all the songs he sang, that's a better artist than someone who just covers other people's songs without changing them at all.
I have always loved this song and Elvis singing it. I have this LP. The guy with the best looks, talent and voice God every gave a man. I had a English teacher in high school that looked nearly that gorgeous ! Miss him. RIP Elvis.
I don't know what it is about this version but he makes me cry when I listen to it. Yet I'm fine when I listen to his 1970 version. I don't know why that is. He can take me to another place. No other artist can do that. I've been a fan since I was 12 and I'm 60 now.
Love letters straight from your heart Keep us so near while apart I'm not alone in the night When I can have all the love that you write I memorize every line And I kiss the name that you sign And darling then I read again Right from the start Love letters straight from your heart I memorize every line And I kiss the name that you sign And darling then I read again Right from the start Love letters straight from your heart
To the extent that any Elvis recording was somehow ''overlooked'', this is one of them. It is exquisite and a vocal masterpiece.
I’m a massive Elvis fan. This is one of my favourite songs ever. However I was only ever aware of the ketty lester version when I searched to listen to it today this popped up❤❤❤❤
I love Kitty's and Elvis's versions equally. They are both exquisite.
My favorite
@@donnasandow346. Elvis is unic
He has the finest vocal instrument.
This is what God would sound like should he sing... totally majestic, gets me every time... fantastic!!!!!
This was the most underrated song Elvis ever sung. His vocals are just off the charts.
I agree. Away at boarding school my best friend at 'bed time lights out " was my transistor radio...with this and Wild in The Country as my all time favourites
In the car with my Nan today she's 95 bringing her back from the hospice after visiting my grandad who's really poorly this happened to be playing on the radio she asks me to turn it up and we both listen to every word without saying a word, this song will now always transport me to a happy place just me and my nan happy just for a couple of minutes, thank you elvis
I LOVE this song. Elvis sings it so beautifully. Still miss him so much and always will. RIP.
Im sure this song still brings you back there even 2 years later
Thats the affect Elvis has on people. Perfection.
Scott: What you said and this song made me want to weep. God Bless You, Nan and Granddad.
Why in the hospice and not at your home ? In Italy isolamento an insult
Im only 15 & I just love Elvis. I could listen to him all day everyday.
Hope you are still listening haha
Same 😎
That means you are very spiritfilled. Use your gift to spread the Gospel Of Christ
Also play lovesongs for our Father and God
He loves it. My King Jesus and i have lovesong nr:1 "dance me to the end of love"
Og lovesong nr.2" the wedding song" (Planet waves)
@@paulbaker1505 yes,l am.
This is one of the best performances I've ever heard.
How a man with no vocal training can sing like this is mind blowing. Many renditions but only one Elvis.
natural talent- only God knows the secret Elvis recipe...
God gave this man the greatest vocal cords and charisma this world has ever known!!
He grew up in Black Church Congregations…it’s a given
My favorite Elvis song ever. That tiny little hesitation on the first time he sings, "I memorize...every line," tears me to pieces every time. Such a beautiful voice. And today is "the anniversary"--46 years gone. I hope he's found peace in the valley.
Such a little thing so subtle so perfect, a master vocalist.
@dunc726 l love Peace in the Valley! I want this played before they put me in the crematorium, along with I'll Fly Away by Willie Nelson and Angel Band by Emmylou Harris. Can you tell I'm getting old?
When he sings its like your in a whole different world. He is just breathtaking. No other artist has that affect on me. Been a fan over 50 yrs.
Annie Carriero I agree with everything you said.
Annie Carriero Me too..
2018 marks 50 years for me, also.
Annie Carriero Me too, only 45 years... my mother used to say "not elvis again!"
I feel the same as u do ditto
Too bad so many of the people I know and meet want only to focus on the Elvis we knew toward the end of his life. This song, sung when he WAS Elvis, is the true measure of how great a singer he was. No fancy clothes, no karate moves, no drugs---just pure excellence.
+Bill Lawlor So true, he had an awesome voice! Just lost his way with all the hangers on!!
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Bill Lawlor Elvis always had fancy clothes, but perhaps you meant before the jumpsuits. Great pure voice.
I have loved Elvis since I can remember. One year for Christmas all I got was 1 record. Roustabout. I was so happy. He was an amazing singer and man.
I am sure that there were drugs, just didn't see them yet. He was human, not perfect.
That piano is beautiful
He sings this so perfect. Just sit back, shut your eyes and think of someone you love.
Haha, you understand everythig, not many can heard it that seriously... Just that groove man
The BEST description I've EVER heard!
I hope more young people are listening to Elvis Presley today. He really had a singing voice and knew how he wanted to sing a song. The many songs he recorded and performed, it was as if he sang them almost perfect. I hope it will not come a day that you rarely hear his songs. Of course, it is hard to pick one song of his a favorite, but "Love Letters" is my favorite, can play it over and over (as if he sang it almost perfect). Elvis is missed greatly but what he left in music!
🫶
the greatest song ever recorded by elvis.
& so much others marvellous versions from other year .
So simple, so pure.
You’re not wrong.
Yes!! Is my absolute favorite! So romantic! 😚😘❤️
This song always reminds me of the young kids that had to fight through ww1 with only a letter from their loved ones to keep their heart warm
Definitely one of his most underrated classics
Sitting an listening to this wonderful song, thinking about my Sweetheart who passed 2yrs ago this month, excruciating pain, never to go away until my last breath.
@@mommacat6192 Only those who have endured this on going pain will understand.
Nothing, or anyone to compare with this man and his voice, ever!
+Sylvia Yates Roy Orbison?
+Keith Fitzsimons No, not even Roy, although thought he was great!
Elvis voice only along with music ..can't be compared to anyone ever ..he stands alone ....❤
Probably my favorite Elvis song
Yep this could’ve been another #1 hit if they played it on the radio over and over like these disc jockeys do to make it at the top of the charts!!
One of Elvis' best recordings. He came along at a time when vocals actually mattered and where talent could actually shine. I feel really fortunate to have seen him in a live performance in Vegas. My mother had two framed pictures on our wall -- just two. One was of JFK and the other was Elvis. My mom loved music and had a fairly vast LP collection -- Sinatra (of course), Al Jolson, Perry Como, etc., and toward her later years she bought every Elvis album available. My sister was also a huge fan, so I could hear Elvis in monograph or stereo depending on which room I visited. It was a trip. Our small family would make outings to the local theater to watch each new Elvis movie. I was inundated with Elvis, but I never fully appreciated the guy until I saw him performing live at the Hilton International (when it still existed). The performance and on-stage presence blew me away. Today, I'll usually listen to the classics -- Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, Mozart and so on, but I'll occasionally visit some of the old pop classics from the 60's and this would include Elvis, naturally. I'm impressed with how many tunes, like "Love Letters" stand up well over the course of time.
Lord
Is the Hilton not there anymore? I know they have demolished a lot of the old ones including the Alladin Hotel where Elvis and Priscilla were married.
Great memories here. Thanks for sharing them⚡
Pure solid gold! His voice is perfection!!
My favorite Elvis song. So simple and uncluttered, voice is perfect, and his phrasing is incomparable. Hard to believe he would be 87 years old this year.
The hairs stand up, every time I here this song. Pure, and I mean Pure, gold.
No-one and I mean noone had vocal control like him. Velvety smooth sensual tones and that heavenly vibrato just perfect .
Soft and so tenderly Elvis sings this...his beautiful voice truly depicts such deep emotion Loved it!
This voice and that piano ... just perfect
he is 81 and still THE KING son.............
اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع
Beautiful Song...Elvis the best.
I always loved this.. I turned 58 today and I miss him!!!
+Pammy Rob Van Sickle me too
2017 - with five decades of Elvis fandom behind me - I turned 60. My birthday cake looked like a forest fire.
As a kid in a small town, I went to the theaters to watch his movies. I remember one time that the girls were screaming so loudly the theater owner came over the loudspeakers and told the girls to hold it down or he'd have to shut the movie down and send everyone home.......the girls got quieter immediately!! I'll be 66 this month and he's STILL the King!! ;-)
A very special rendition from Elvis. One of the most simple and yet so heartfelt and memorable songs of the 20th century. You did the song proud here sir.
January 2025 and it's still fantastic 👌
La voz más hermosa del universo!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
He hits every note effortlessly, making it sound easy. Yet, the emotions are conveyed strongly and clearly. He is a brilliant artist.
I love this song.
Elvis sings it beautifully.
Wonderful. ♥️
I think this song is the very best recording that Elvis ever made. Can listen to it for hours.
me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very best version of this song I have ever heard.
너무도 그리운 ALON형...
내가 17살때의 여름방학때 돌아가셨지요 그립습니다
Thank you so much for sharing this song with me. What a voice, just absolutely made for this beautiful song. His voice just pours over the mind like soft, velvet chocolate! Elivis will always be alive whilst people carry on loving and playing his music.
So Beautiful 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔
I've yet to hear a more moving, more perfectly-sung/felt ballad.
Effortlessly hits a wide range of notes.
Absolutely wonderful vocals!!!!!
There is no other singer, that can do what this man does.. I mean make the world light up in his presence, and everyone can the emotion coming through on this recording. The King will always be the King..
It has all been said before and no doubt people will carry on loving his voice for eternity I just love the man RIP Elvis xxxx
Mêmes si certaines chansons n'ont pas été écrites spécialement pour Elvis cela ne change en rien de mon admiration pour ce chanteur et les chansons lui vont bien.
The arrangement is great as well.
Cuando por mi cáncer la tremenda depresión me invade, Elvis y su "letras de amor "me levanta el ánimo . Él es mi mejor antidepresivo.
God bless you
@@שחףח-ב5ש
thank you very kind
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This is a great recording, very nice piano playing, wonderful vocals by Elvis.
A favorite of mine. A hit for Ketty Lester summer of 1962. Elvis arranges and sings it like she did. There's no other way to do it. Gorgeous.
He recorded another version of it in 1970. It's on an album called Love Letters from Elvis. There is an orchestral backing on that version.
@@bernadettenewsham8916 Orchestral background? No, the original cover of Lester's is for me. I have it on a CD I bought recently that had Elvis' cover of Bob Dylan's Tomorrow Is A Long Time. A comment on that cover said it was Dylan's favorite, and it actually is the way the song should be song. It's beautiful, heartbreaking lyrics. One guy commented he thought Dylan wrote it when his love, Suzie, a former playboy model, left him. Yet on an old black and white video here he sings it like an upbeat rock and rock ballad. Elvis nailed it.
He wasn't named the king of rock n roll for nothing,and this shows it. One of the best singers ever!
I love this song by Elvis. He was so amazing. If he liked a song, Elvis would take it and wrap it around his personality and allow his golden velvet voice to do the rest.
I will always love and miss Elvis. Music is heard with the ears and understood with the heart. Elvis understood this.
Thank You
In 100000 years they will listen to this man
Elvis was my singing inspiration, I adored his beautiful voice, this was the first song i ever sang live, I just love this
The absolute believability of Elvis' ballads is what makes them resonate with people - now decades later. Pat Boone said that- with Elvis' ballads - you always had the feeling you were listening in on an intimate conversation Elvis was having with a woman.
Im 56 years old and in my memory is my uncle..the brother of my mother..playing to
Elvis....💖
the piano. the tapping . the bass. the humming vocals ..then this powerful voice crooning so gently ...wow goosebumps..
Ouço diariamente. Great❤
ELVIS,,,one word,,,that just about says it all,,,God, how I love and miss you!!!
Elvis is an angel sent by God so that we know what awaits us in heaven.
MAMUSHKLOVELVIS I have actually hoped he is one of the people I meet there.
@@rubytuesday7005 I believe I will meet him in the next life. I believe in life after death.
Who hasn't experienced this? IMO this is Elvis' best love song.
This sounds like easy listening ballroom dancing at it's best and absolutely nothing like gospel, and I am a huge fan of gospel. This song has always been one of my Elvis favorites.
Written by Victor Young & Edward Heyman
First released in 1945
Notable Versions:
Dick Haymes (1945)
Tony Bennett (1955)
Nat “King” Cole (1957)
Perry Como (1958)
Peggy Lee (1960)
Ketty Lester released her version in January 1962 and peaked #2 R&B & #5 Pop charts.
The Marvalettes (1962)
Patti Page (1963)
Cliff Richard (1963)
Ike & Tina Turner (1963)
Andy Williams (1964)
Pat Boone (1964)
Cilla Black (1965)
Sandie Shaw (1965)
Brenda Lee (1965)
Elvis Presley recorded the song twice, on May 26, 1966 released on 8 June 1966 peaking at #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100., he also re-recorded it On 7 June 1970 and released on his May 1971 Album “Love Letters From Elvis”.
And don't forget, boz scaggs
I juste discovered this song, it is amazing
Outstanding performance....incredible singer!!
When I'm driving, I always listen to Elvis Presley on my Yippeta, very loud, so the world knows that I love his songs 😍❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hvala ti Elvise........
Such a lovely song, performed by the best singer/entertainer the world has ever seen. It makes me very emotional and think of my loved one.
Beautiful!! He had a voice like no other .So soft and smooth and deep at times. He was so handsome. One of his best songs. I always think of my wonderful husband when I listen to this song!!
whispered words, a sweet background and a perfect interpretation. Great Elvis!
GRANDE ELVIS PER UNA CANZONE BELLISSIMA. LETTERE D'AMORE. CHI NON NE HA SCRITTO NEPPURE UNA?
Elvis had the most amazing voice, specially when it comes to slow songs!
Brilliant just Brilliant, elvis on top form 👍🇬🇧❤️🇺🇲
one of the best elvis songs... Great performence
Kocham... Przepiękny głos Elvisa i przecudowne pianino. Coś boskiego...
Vocal brilliance.
Elvis Presley's Version Of This Song, Went To Number 19 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart in 1966.
Will always be a Elvis fan!
this is a nice surprise, finding elvis singing this piece
Gets me emotional each time
brilliant by the king as usual.
Elvis is the best.
Absolutely. He always will be. There'll never be another one like him.
Bows to probably the best vocal ever.Unforgettable!!!
CANZONI CHE TOCCANO IL CUORE.QUANTA NOSTALGIA NELL'ASCOLTARLE. INTRAMONTABILI
One of his more relaxing tunes (well he'd got many but this one's the most soothing I think). Great cover version, like every one he did he put his unique take on all the songs he sang, that's a better artist than someone who just covers other people's songs without changing them at all.
. . . ever heared the Original by Ketty Lesters? (1962)
TheJukeboxRock,
Thanks for your wonderful present.
Every new note sung by Elvis sends chills through my entire body
I have always loved this song and Elvis singing it. I have this LP. The guy with the best looks, talent and voice God every gave a man. I had a English teacher in high school that looked nearly that gorgeous ! Miss him. RIP Elvis.
You wouldn’t happen to have a picture of your teacher, would you? Would love to see it.
I don't know what it is about this version but he makes me cry when I listen to it. Yet I'm fine when I listen to his 1970 version. I don't know why that is. He can take me to another place. No other artist can do that. I've been a fan since I was 12 and I'm 60 now.
I cry when I listen to this version too! He sings it so tenderly.
So pure his voice & unforgettable 💐💜 we miss your soul & essence Elvis.
I feel myself so fortunate to have enjoyed Elvis too much in my youth time.
CANT QUIT LISTENING TO THIS LOVE IT
Really a beautiful song!
one of elvis's best love songs, beautiful!!!!
Pure Elvis talent par excellence. One of his best.
A beautiful song by the best ever singer.... what a marvelous art piece.
Thank you. Kind regards Kim
My favorite love song .
The words mean so much.
Elvis makes them mean that much more.
Thank you Elvis
Love letters straight from your heart
Keep us so near while apart
I'm not alone in the night
When I can have all the love that you write
I memorize every line
And I kiss the name that you sign
And darling then I read again
Right from the start
Love letters straight from your heart
I memorize every line
And I kiss the name that you sign
And darling then I read again
Right from the start
Love letters straight from your heart
I've seen every Elvis there is and this is by far the best.