Introduction:
“Let’s Be Friends” is a track by Elvis Presley, recorded for the 1969 film Change of Habit. Written by Chris Arnold, Geoff Morrow, and David Martin, the song was part of a compilation album of the same name, released by RCA Camden in 1970. This album was primarily a budget release, featuring a mix of previously unreleased material and some lesser-known songs from Presley’s catalog.
The song was recorded in March 1969 at Decca Universal Studios in Hollywood, with prominent session musicians such as guitarists Dennis Budimir and Howard Roberts. It reflects Elvis’s musical shift during this period, with a softer, more mellow pop and adult contemporary sound, contrasting his earlier rock-and-roll hits. The smooth vocals and inviting lyrics showcase the more laid-back side of Presley’s diverse musical style during the late ’60s.
Although “Let’s Be Friends” didn’t achieve the same level of fame as some of Elvis’s other works, it stands as part of his expansive discography during a period when his career was transitioning, following his famous 1968 comeback special. The album itself didn’t make a significant chart impact, but it holds a place in Elvis’s post-comeback catalog
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Lyrics:
“Let’s Be Friends”
Don’t be afraid, you and I were made the same little one
And I know what it’s like when you feel left out of the game little one
But if you take this helping hand that I lift
Then we can smile together, let’s be friends
The world that you see may seem to be a mystery to you
The night may be dark but hope very hard and dreams can come true
You live in silence but for once let’s pretend
We’re talking here together, let’s be friends
You’re not alone, I’ve always known that we’d get along
And someone I know says life is good and He can’t be wrong
There’s fun and laughter just waiting round the bend
Let’s find them now together, let’s be friends
Let’s find them now together, let’s be friends