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"Way Down" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. Recorded in October 1976, it was his last single released before his death on August 16, 1977. The song was written by Layng Martine Jr. and recorded by Presley at his home studio in Graceland on 29 October 1976.
What was the last song Elvis performed before his 1977 death? Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Rock and roll musician Elvis Presley performing on the 'Elvis Comeback' TV special on June 27, 1968.
English songwriter Hal Shaper noticed the song and in November 1961 wrote English lyrics to the melody, calling it "Softly, as I Leave You." When he performed the song live in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley prefaced with a story about the origins of the song. Presley said the song originated when a man was dying and his wife was sitting by his bedside.
Elvis Aaron Presley [a] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the " King of Rock and Roll ", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century .
Even now, nearly 45 years after his death, Elvis is — and always will be — a legend. Elvis became the first artist to chart at least 100 times on Billboard’s Hot 100 with 17 songs taking the ...
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The last woman to see Elvis Presley alive, his alleged fiancee Ginger Alden, is sharing new details about life with the King of Rock 'n' Roll, including the night he proposed to her. "He took me ...
Sixty-three years later, a 2022 edition of this album, which includes the last studio track "D.B. Blues" recorded four days before his death, was released. Last Recordings was released just days after Billie Holiday's death from heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver in July 1959.