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    Elvis song of evolution

    Please can someone tell me the title of the song Elvis sings about the beginning of evolution that I've heard several times on TCB Radio? It's a spiritual song and I really love it. And does anyone know what CD it's on? Thanks, Diane

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    I think you mean the song "Life". It is indeed a beautiful song. I hope I could help you. It's on some cd's, just don't which one. Sorry.


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    Last edited by TCE; 12-31-2006 at 08:04 AM.

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    Life is on the album 'Love Letter's from Elvis'
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    TCE and Elv1s, thank you so much. It will be my next CD purchase. Diane

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    Cool

    As Elvis's supposedly said about the song;

    " It's as long as f***** life itself! "
    The Sun Never Sets On A Legend...

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    "Life"

    See, now I don't remember this song. Can someone enlighten me?
    Last edited by vulcandude; 12-31-2006 at 11:40 AM. Reason: fix spacing

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    If they are taking requests for tonight's broadcast David, request it when you're in the chat room - you'll love it! Diane

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    As long as we're talking songs, does anyone know which - if any- CD - "Do you know who I am?" is on? I found it on youtube
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa_RE_Zw010
    I believe this is the link, If I did this correctly. It's a gorgeous song. Thanks for your help! Lisarose

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    Originally released on From Memphis to Vegas From Vegas to Memphis, when the double LP was split it became known as Elvis Back In Memphis. it is also available on The Suspicious Minds CD.

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    "Life" goes like this (and as 03 hinted at, Elvis was apparently not that fond of the tune):

    Somewhere out in empty space
    Long before the human race
    Something stirred
    A vast and timeless source began
    Intelligence was born and then
    There was the Word
    Powers filled the universe
    Matter formed and broke the curse
    Of nothingness
    Love became an ageless soul
    Nature reached her highest goal
    And breathed the breath of life
    Everlasting life

    Creatures come from out of sight
    Daylight came from in the night
    And all was good
    Life became a master plan
    Love produced the perfect man
    That understood
    The image of the Maker's word
    Worshiped him with all he had
    But then one day
    From in the depths an evil seed
    Grew and manufactured greed
    And changed the way of life
    Everlasting life

    The loving power looked and saw
    Inside the heart of man a flaw
    Began to grow
    The fires of hell began to burn
    And so he sent his chosen Son
    To let us know
    That love had surely made us all
    And hate would surely make us fall
    So from the cross
    He showed the world that dreadful day
    That love could be the only way
    Or all is lost of life
    Everlasting life
    For life is love
    And love is life
    ...you won't forget me when I go.

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    Thanks Lonniebealestreet for posting the words to Life. I can understand why Elvis may not have been too fond of this song where it mentions the fire of hell, not too keen on that myself, but he did such a great job of the song so I intend to buy it anyway. Diane

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    Life

    Quote Originally Posted by Lonniebealestreet View Post
    "Life" goes like this (and as 03 hinted at, Elvis was apparently not that fond of the tune):

    Somewhere out in empty space
    Long before the human race
    Something stirred
    A vast and timeless source began
    Intelligence was born and then
    There was the Word
    Powers filled the universe
    Matter formed and broke the curse
    Of nothingness
    Love became an ageless soul
    Nature reached her highest goal
    And breathed the breath of life
    Everlasting life

    Creatures come from out of sight
    Daylight came from in the night
    And all was good
    Life became a master plan
    Love produced the perfect man
    That understood
    The image of the Maker's word
    Worshiped him with all he had
    But then one day
    From in the depths an evil seed
    Grew and manufactured greed
    And changed the way of life
    Everlasting life

    The loving power looked and saw
    Inside the heart of man a flaw
    Began to grow
    The fires of hell began to burn
    And so he sent his chosen Son
    To let us know
    That love had surely made us all
    And hate would surely make us fall
    So from the cross
    He showed the world that dreadful day
    That love could be the only way
    Or all is lost of life
    Everlasting life
    For life is love
    And love is life
    Thanks for posting the lyrics, but good grief, I think that song is longer than "T.R.O.U.B.L.E."........no wonder Elvis disliked it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hounddog View Post
    Originally released on From Memphis to Vegas From Vegas to Memphis, when the double LP was split it became known as Elvis Back In Memphis. it is also available on The Suspicious Minds CD.
    Thanks for your help, There's so much of his music that I'm just now discovering & Happy New Year to you !!

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    Elvis song of evolution

    Now what has me curious is this, did he ever sing the song live in concert?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vulcandude View Post
    Now what has me curious is this, did he ever sing the song live in concert?
    No he did not.
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    I think the song "Life" is underated. I love the lyrics of it and the sound. Especially the last part always gets to me. Maybe if people would take the time to listen to this song, life would be much more greater. I mean: people would be more tolorant and and nicer to eachother. For as the song says: life is love and love is life. And love can built any bridge between gaps. I think we Elvis-fans give a very good exsample of how the people should treat eachother: with respect and care. That's why I'm proud to be an Elvis-fan and to be a part of it.


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    it is a strange song - and a downright silly choice for a single. Not my favourite
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    I can see why Elvis wasn't very fond of it, many words to this song. I like it very much though !
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977

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    Life

    I can't stand the song, and never could. Plain melody, no chorus, and it goes on and on and on and on and on and on ... and ON.

    One of my earliest Elvis books describes it as a "horrible pastiche of Darwinism set to music". Hmmm ... not exactly accurate, but interesting.

    Elvis may have disliked it, but he still recorded it.

    In fact, I'd have to say it's my least favourite Elvis track (and I'm a guy who actually likes Do The Clam!)

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