My Way

[Unchained Melody]

From What year are your favorite versions from :hmm:

For me, nothing tops the version from Elvis In Concert on June 21st 1977. The emotion and feeling that he puts in the version brings goosebumps to me skin when listening or watching that performance. Simply brilliant.

[Debra]

Definitely 1973(y)

[Unchained Melody]

Definitely 1973(y)

From the Aloha concert i'm guessing ? :hmm:

For me, I liked the alternate aloha version of My Way then the version from the main show. JMO:notworthy

[Johnny2523]

ive voted for 1977 the same reason as Bradley:P

[shelley.m.]

I voted for the 1973 version from the Aloha concert.The 1977 is way too sad to hear and watch.

[midnight]

Elvis singing My Way in 1977! The emotion and power in his voice is spine chilling. The words in that song certainly sums up his life and knowing it was his last concert makes it even more meaningful and powerful. I have to be in the right frame of mind to watch it. It seems all the raw energy he would give with his body he now gave in his voice!!! I believe he sang My Way in that concert straight from his heart because he knew the condition he was in. You have to admire him for having the guts to go out there and do a show like that for his fans. God Bless him....

[Unchained Melody]

Elvis singing My Way in 1977! The emotion and power in his voice is spine chilling. The words in that song certainly sums up his life and knowing it was his last concert makes it even more meaningful and powerful. I have to be in the right frame of mind to watch it. It seems all the raw energy he would give with his body he now gave in his voice!!! I believe he sang My Way in that concert straight from his heart because he knew the condition he was in. You have to admire him for having the guts to go out there and do a show like that for his fans. God Bless him....

But it wasn't his last concert.

This was 6-21-77 the EIC version. his last show was on 6-26-77 ;)

[midnight]

Well maybe I should of said his last tour!!!

[poormansgold]

i liked most Live version, I liked The Studio Version From 1971, the Aloha Shows I liked most .
Tom

[kathy parkinson]

From What year are your favorite versions from :hmm:

For me, nothing tops the version from Elvis In Concert on June 21st 1977. The emotion and feeling that he puts in the version brings goosebumps to me skin when listening or watching that performance. Simply brilliant.

Agree 100% on everything you said.

[utmom2008]

From What year are your favorite versions from :hmm:

For me, nothing tops the version from Elvis In Concert on June 21st 1977. The emotion and feeling that he puts in the version brings goosebumps to me skin when listening or watching that performance. Simply brilliant.

I totally agree with you Bradley. The voice and emotion at the same time are amazing. It never fails to get to me the way he looks at the camera for the lines "I've loved..I've laughed and cried". IMO...that is the saddest look, yet the energy he puts into it you really feel with that performance that he "gets" it.:blush::blush::sad:

[ForeverTheKing]

This is really hard :doh:

I voted for 1973 'cause I felt in love with that performance but I must admit I also like the 1977 version although it's really sad to hear My Way in his last shows :'( :'( :'(

[presley31]

I voted for 1973,I found the 1977 is tearful to watch and the words to the song just fit for 77.

[8mmlowa]

for me for sure 77
def the best versions of this song the 77 elvis blew the other versions away

sorry guys even when i´m alone with my opinion

[elvisia]

IMO the "In concert" version is the far best....so emotional....sounds like he is feeling every word.....
When he in 72 said that he personal didn`t really mean the words he was singing...." I havn`t even spit it out yet", he said...or something like that...then I think he meant that, but in 77 I actually think he felt the words....

[Suspicious Minds]

I voted My Way from Elvis In Concert. I did like the Aloha version until I heard and saw Elvis sing it on Elvis In Concert.

[utmom2008]

for me for sure 77
def the best versions of this song the 77 elvis blew the other versions away

sorry guys even when i´m alone with my opinion

Why do you feel alone with your opinion? A lot of us voted the way you did.:blink::blink:

[8mmlowa]

yeah and i am sooo surprized...never thought someone else like it like me

cool!

[Jungleroom76]

IN MY OPINION, THIS IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF MY WAY!!!! (y)

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TCB!
Mike

[Tommy]

IN MY OPINION, THIS IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF MY WAY!!!! (y)

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TCB!
Mike

I agree wholeheartedly 1977 for me (y)

[Wendy56]

I went for 1977 version, though all versions sounds great. Is the way Elvis sang that song, not even Sinatra could sing with the same feeling.

[Dudcowboy_1]

I would say the 1977 version, its was most powerful and his expressions. I just start balling when he looks right into the camera in 1977.

Love to all,
Tim

[spinout-designs]

For me, the 'Elvis In Concert' rendition of 'My Way' recorded in Rapid City on the 21st June 1977 has to be the definitive version of the song, not only from Elvis, but from any recording artist in history, full stop.

Simply amazing, on several levels.

[Broussey]

Elvis singing My Way in 1977! The emotion and power in his voice is spine chilling. The words in that song certainly sums up his life and knowing it was his last concert makes it even more meaningful and powerful. I have to be in the right frame of mind to watch it. It seems all the raw energy he would give with his body he now gave in his voice!!! I believe he sang My Way in that concert straight from his heart because he knew the condition he was in. You have to admire him for having the guts to go out there and do a show like that for his fans. God Bless him....


I AGREE 100% (y)(y)(y) You took the words right out of my mouth!!!!!!!!!!:notworthy

[paultish]

It has to be 1977 for me , the power and quality of his voice shows through and really gives the song an extra edge over the other years.I agree that the Rapid city version is THE definitive version and is of course made more so by the fact we have Elvis on film performing it to add that extra factor to this version. It has always seemed ironic to me that regardless of whether they should have or not that the camaras were there on that LAST tour to document it and in retrospect bring the curtain down on 42 years of a very special life .

[JerryNodak]

I think he sings it better from a technical perspective in "Aloha" in '73. But for sheer powe and emotional impact you can't beat the EIC version in '77. I prefer that one.

[ferry duivesteijn]

all versions are oke but i voted for 1977
elvis at his very best
his voice stronger then ever
his final year 1977 and the words are prophetic you know
its about his life life he's sing in that song
many songs are his biography

like
you gave me a mountain , seperate ways , hurt , how great thou art,
pieces of my life, for ol' time sake(1973),always on my mind, if i can dream, cant help falling in love with you, fool,and my way and more

ferry duivesteijn

[rickb]

No doubt '77 wins due to the amount of emotion invested in the son by Elvis

[Unchained Melody]

i liked most Live version, I liked The Studio Version From 1971, the Aloha Shows I liked most .
Tom

I never cared for the studio version and don't think elvis did either. May explain why it was released awhile after his death.

Thought the versions from December 1976 that last tour were out of this world aswell. jmo.

[Unchained Melody]

for me for sure 77
def the best versions of this song the 77 elvis blew the other versions away

sorry guys even when i´m alone with my opinion

From the poll results so far looks like your opinion is with the majority of everyone else.(y)

[Unchained Melody]

IN MY OPINION, THIS IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF MY WAY!!!! (y)

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TCB!
Mike

Agreed buddy, one of the finest performances from our man still giving it all despite all he was going through at the time so close to the end he never lost that beautiful voice :(

[Broussey]

This video is by far the saddest version of my way this is from THIS IS ELVIS.. this made me so emotional when i first saw it how it goes to when he was young and they when he was older and near the end :'( i know its from the 1977 show but i like how the went to a younger elvis ..... its great




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[Unchained Melody]

Thank you Broussey for posting that video. It is so sad watching the video from This Is Elvis video when it shows the photo's throughout his life from the 1950's. So sad:'(

[Tony Trout]

I prefer both. I absolutely for one second do not believe (as has been hinted in the thread) that Elvis knew his life was coming to an end and that this was his 'swan song'--not in the least.

[Unchained Melody]

I prefer both. I absolutely for one second do not believe (as has been hinted in the thread) that Elvis knew his life was coming to an end and that this was his 'swan song'--not in the least.

Neither do I Tony. I just think it was a rather sad song and we all know how depressed Elvis was at the end of his life, the song just suits him perfect.....

[piretos]

From What year are your favorite versions from :hmm:

For me, nothing tops the version from Elvis In Concert on June 21st 1977. The emotion and feeling that he puts in the version brings goosebumps to me skin when listening or watching that performance. Simply brilliant.

I agree with you!! Couldn't have said it better!

[boogie]

1977 no doubt about it

[Debra]

From the Aloha concert i'm guessing ? :hmm:

For me, I liked the alternate aloha version of My Way then the version from the main show. JMO:notworthy

Yes, from Aloha and I liked alternate concert much more then broadcast show(y)

[IM4Elvis]

IMHO, all of the version of My Way are noteworthy. In 1973 he was polished and singing with amazing professionalism. Yet for me, watching and having seen him sing MY Way live in 1977, it was less professional (if that is the right word) and more Elvis singing from his heart. It's almost as if he went from performing a "good song," to singing a song which was truly a message from his heart and life to his listeners.

IM

[Jungleroom76]

Agreed buddy, one of the finest performances from our man still giving it all despite all he was going through at the time so close to the end he never lost that beautiful voice :(

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT PAL!!! (y)

It is a tough video to watch, no doubt about it....but everytime I watch it, the power and emotion in his voice never ceases to amaze me. Just watching this performance...it's clear that Elvis LIVED the lyrics of this song!!! :'(

TCB!
Mike

[cibetty]

1977!! The most touching performance I have ever heard and seen from a singer. Nobody would be able to put more emotion into this song. It is amazing and simply heart-rending. I will never forget when I saw and heard it first in "This Is Elvis" documentary on TV, in 1992... (Anyways I love his performance in the "Aloha From Hawaii" concert from 73 as well.)

[U.S. Male]

77 all the way for me (y)

[elvia7]

For me, nothing tops the version from Elvis In Concert on June 21st 1977. The emotion and feeling that he puts in the version brings goosebumps to me skin when listening or watching that performance. Simply brilliant.
That your words - and mine too :)

[Unchained Melody]

Great thing about the CBS Special version is that we have in exellent quality on the This Is Elvis dvd (y)

[elvisbootlegs]

'77 hands down. Each version better than the next, nearly each one getting a standing ovation.

[Unchained Melody]

'77 hands down. Each version better than the next, nearly each one getting a standing ovation.

The standing ovation always came after My Way. Listen to the audience recording of the cd I Did It My Way from April 25th 1977..The audience's recaction was simply incredible ! :D

[Fixer]

Elvis In Concert from the 1977 CBS TV Special.

[Getlo]

Is the way Elvis sang that song, not even Sinatra could sing with the same feeling.

My Way is, was and always will be Frank Sinatra's song.

Elvis did the best cover version of it.

[Merry]

Whatever .........

[4THEHEART]

Whatever .........

sshhhhh!! don't complain Jess..:nono:we learn something new everyday..so be thankful,it's good:notworthy:lol:

[Unchained Melody]

My Way is, was and always will be Frank Sinatra's song.

Elvis did the best cover version of it.

IMO, Elvis' version blew Sinatra's out of this world. :blush: Especially the EIC performance.

[rickb]

i recall the audience appluading at the end of My Way when i saw TIE in the cinema. That was the only song to get such a reaction

[KPM]

My Way is, was and always will be Frank Sinatra's song.

Elvis did the best cover version of it.
It is Frank's song I agree. The differences in eachs take on them is night and day. Frank's is intimate-almost like hes in a saloon lounge with just a few people at the bar-subdued.
Elvis's is meant for large crowds-shouting to the world with a climbing crescendo ending. Frank's I like and Elvis's I like-but for different reasons. Even though Frank did it first (and it is his song) I think Elvis's version is equal to Franks.

[Brian]

It is Frank's song I agree. The differences in eachs take on them is night and day. Frank's is intimate-almost like hes in a saloon lounge with just a few people at the bar-subdued.
Elvis's is meant for large crowds-shouting to the world with a climbing crescendo ending. Frank's I like and Elvis's I like-but for different reasons. Even though Frank did it first (and it is his song) I think Elvis's version is equal to Franks.


The Aloha version is the best for me

I like Sinatra's original studio version of MY Way best

[LianaKaralivanou]

1977 for me, as well guys and gals! Although Elvis wasn't at his best or maybe because of that, his performance amazed me. I still remember the first time I saw this performance. I kept thinking about it many days later.

[Dino78]

I can't decide between the Aloha-version and the '77-version.:hmm:
Both are absolutely great!
Aloha with Elvis on the height of his singing ability.
77 with Elvis' extremely personal interpretation. (Listen to it and watch it you'll know what I mean.)

[beckelvis]

I voted 1977,for my is spectacular,his voice adn the feeling that him gives,face reflects in his step along the lofe,is very touching:'(
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[renapap05]

It's 1977 for me...He sang it with such a soul :'(:'(:'(

[memphis69]

I voted for 1977 Elvis in Concert!! Elvis sang it with such feeling. He believed every word of that song.!!!

[WHITETIGERMAN]

The Aloha From Hawaii version is fantastic to me.