Elvis Presley’s Unforgettable ‘My Way’ Performance in 1973

About The Song

• “My Way” is a song originally written by Paul Anka in 1967, with lyrics inspired by a French song called “Comme d’habitude.” Frank Sinatra’s iconic version became immensely popular, and Elvis Presley’s rendition brought a unique charm to the song.
• Elvis Presley’s live performance of “My Way” in 1973 was a part of his concert series at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. The concert was a monumental event in the world of entertainment, showcasing his remarkable vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence.
• On October 3, 1977, several weeks after Presley’s death, his live recording of “My Way” (recorded for the Elvis In Concert CBS-TV special on June 21, 1977) was released as a single. In the U.S., it reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in late 1977. The following year the single reached number 2 on the Billboard Country singles chart but went all the way to number 1 on the rival Cash Box Country Singles chart

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Lyric

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 certainI’ve lived a life that’s full
I’ve traveled each and every byway
Oh, and more, much more than this
I did it my wayRegrets: I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemptionI planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
Oh, and more, much more than this
I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When 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 fails, 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 naught
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
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way