Something – Elvis Presley

Introduction:

Elvis Presley’s rendition of “Something” is a cover of the iconic song written by George Harrison of The Beatles. Originally released on the Beatles’ 1969 album Abbey Road, “Something” was Harrison’s most successful contribution to the band, and it became one of their most-covered songs, performed by a wide range of artists, including Elvis.

Elvis recorded his version of “Something” in 1973 as part of his Aloha from Hawaii concert, which was broadcast worldwide. The song showcases his ability to interpret other artists’ work with his signature style and emotional depth. Elvis’ rendition is known for its heartfelt vocal delivery, which many fans find particularly moving, as it reflects his personal vulnerability during this later stage of his career.

Harrison wrote the song as a love ode, originally inspired by his then-wife Pattie Boyd, but over time he reinterpreted the song as a more spiritual exploration of love. The song’s lyrics, especially the line “something in the way she moves,” evoke deep admiration and passion. Elvis, known for his emotional connection to ballads, made the song his own, bringing a tenderness that highlighted the universal and timeless appeal of the song’s theme of love and devotion.

Elvis’s cover helped bring the song to a broader audience, further cementing its place as a timeless love song across multiple genres.

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Lyrics:

“Something”
(originally by The Beatles)

Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she moves me
I don’t want to leave her now
You know I believe and howSomewhere in her smile she knows
All I gotta do is think of her
Something in her style that shows me
I don’t want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

You’re asking me will our love grow
I don’t know, I don’t know
You stick around and it may show
I don’t know, I don’t know

Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she moves me
I don’t want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

You’re asking me will our love grow
I don’t know, I don’t know
You stick around and it may show
I don’t know, I don’t know

Something in the way she moves
All I gotta do is think of her
Something in her style that shows me
I don’t want to leave her now
You know I believe and how