Introduction:
“Woman Without Love” by Elvis Presley was recorded on March 11, 1975, during a session at RCA’s Studio C in Hollywood. Written by Jerry Chesnut, the song was included on Elvis’s 1975 album Today, which was released in May of the same year. It is one of several ballads on the album and reflects the more introspective style that characterized some of Elvis’s mid-’70s work. The song’s melancholy tone and lyrics, which explore the emotional toll of a loveless relationship, align with Presley’s deeper material from this period.
The recording featured an impressive lineup of musicians, including guitarist James Burton, bassist Duke Bardwell, and drummer Ronnie Tutt, with backing vocals provided by the vocal group Voice. The horn section added a rich layer to the arrangement, enhancing the emotional depth of the track.
“Woman Without Love” was part of a session that produced other notable tracks, such as “Fairytale” and “Green, Green Grass of Home.” Although not one of Elvis’s biggest commercial hits, it holds significance as a reflection of his evolving musical style in the later stages of his career, combining elements of country and pop balladry.
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Lyrics:
“Woman Without Love”
Her eyes tell the story so well
She tries hard to hide
So little expected
Too often neglected,
A woman stripped of her prideAlways so careful not to cry
Not till I fall asleep
And there in the silence
She lies with a tear on her cheekThe thought comes to mind
That I’ve failed somehow
For things I can’t quite recallA man without love is only half a man
But a woman is nothing at all