Introduction:
“Love Song of the Year” is a track by Elvis Presley that was released on January 15, 1975, as part of his album Promised Land. The song was written by Chris Christian and recorded on December 12, 1973, at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, a location known for its rich musical heritage and association with several notable artists. The recording featured contributions from prominent musicians such as James Burton, Johnny Christopher, Norbert Putnam, and Ronnie Tutt, among others, creating a sound that blends rock, country, and pop elements, which was typical of Presley’s style during this period.
The song fits into the genre of soft rock and country-pop, reflecting a melancholic yet melodious sound that aligns with many of Presley’s recordings from the early 1970s. In “Love Song of the Year,” Presley contemplates lost love and the passage of time, themes that were recurrent in his music during the later years of his career. Despite its poignant lyrics and emotional depth, the song did not achieve significant commercial success as a single, but it remains appreciated by fans and collectors for its heartfelt delivery and the reflective, mature tone of Presley’s voice.
The album Promised Land itself was part of Elvis’s resurgence in the mid-1970s, showcasing his ability to interpret a wide range of material. While it did not reach the iconic status of his earlier works, the album demonstrated his continued relevance in the music industry and his dedication to evolving his sound, even in the later stages of his career. “Love Song of the Year” is one of the tracks that highlights his versatility and emotional range, contributing to his enduring legacy as the “King of Rock and Roll”
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Lyrics:
“Love Song Of The Year”
I used to let these feelings pass me by
But now that I believe them
I got no-one to leave them to me
You see I traded love for what I thought must be freeSo I confess my loneliness
And I guess I’ve lost the best of the year
That I have lost it through my fingers like a golden breath of air
If I cared I wouldn’t be singing this love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and I’ve gone away
From now on I’ll make it very clearCos’ I don’t want to write
Another love song of the year
It’s a lonely song and not too clear
But to me it’s very dear
I guess this song can only be
My feelings went out in the sea of love
To me this has got to be the love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and I’ve gone away
From now on I’ll make it very clear
Cos’ I don’t want to write
Another love song of the year
I used to laugh I used to cry
I used to laugh, these feelings passed me by
From now on I’ll make it very clear cos’ I don’t want to write
Another love song of the year