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  1. 11-11-2007, 09:09 PM #1
    moodyblue40
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    Im Leavin'

    Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the song Im leavin' was actually released as a single or on an album. I just love the song. Have finally been able to download it.
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  2. 11-11-2007, 09:49 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by moodyblue40 View Post
    Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the song Im leavin' was actually released as a single or on an album. I just love the song. Have finally been able to download it.
    The hauntingly beautiful ballad, "I'm Leavin'", was released as the "A" side to "Heart Of Rome" in June of 1971. Elvis recorded "I'm Leavin'" on May 20, 1971 at RCA's Nashville studios. The single release had a nine-week stay on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart, peaking at #36. On the Easy-Listening chart, "I'm Leavin'" reached #2.

    This song (in my opinion) is a very underrated song...when combined with footage of Elvis's funeral it never fails to make me bawl like a baby....
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  3. 11-12-2007, 05:42 AM #3
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    Im Leavin'

    thanks tony for your information. Very helpfull and interesting. It took me ages to find it and finally download it. But now i have it , i cant stop playing it!!! Yes ive seen the footage with funeral too, very sad.
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  4. 11-12-2007, 06:08 AM #4
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    You can find it in The Essential 70's Masters too.
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  5. 11-12-2007, 12:25 PM #5
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    This song is an favorite of the live songs for me
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  6. 11-12-2007, 12:44 PM #6
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    This song is IMO, one of Elvis's best songs, especially in the 70's. It's simply beautiful to listen to. It deserved to go higher in the charts than it originally did. I agree with Tony; a very haunting ballad...
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  7. 11-12-2007, 01:25 PM #7
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    A very sad song.... It's one of my favorites from the 70s
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  8. 11-12-2007, 01:27 PM #8
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    l agree , this song is great and elvis sings this with so much emotion
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    This is one of my favourites, thanks for sharing info Tony!
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  10. 11-12-2007, 01:58 PM #10
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    Oops sorry I missread your question moodyblue40.
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  11. 11-12-2007, 04:21 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by elvis himselvis View Post
    This song is an favorite of the live songs for me
    The first time I saw Elvis in Vegas in August of 71 he did this song, it was beautiful...very haunting...
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  12. 11-12-2007, 04:21 PM #12
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    one of the great underrated classics of the 70s. I wouldn't mind a slight remix to reduce some of the chiming sounds in the background
    lovely performance by Elvis and he clearly liked it as it remained on-and-off in his set for several years despite failing to become a hit single
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  13. 11-12-2007, 05:03 PM #13
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    Tony, I agree buddy it definitley is one of the most underrated tunes Elvis recorded.

    Those live versions from that spectacular November 1971 tour are absolutley brillaint to listen to, despite not so great sound on alot of those cds.
    "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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  14. 11-12-2007, 07:07 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Trout View Post
    The hauntingly beautiful ballad, "I'm Leavin'", was released as the "A" side to "Heart Of Rome" in June of 1971. Elvis recorded "I'm Leavin'" on May 20, 1971 at RCA's Nashville studios. The single release had a nine-week stay on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart, peaking at #36. On the Easy-Listening chart, "I'm Leavin'" reached #2.

    This song (in my opinion) is a very underrated song...when combined with footage of Elvis's funeral it never fails to make me bawl like a baby....
    Very well said, Tony. I'm right there with you in your assessment.
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  15. 11-13-2007, 10:14 PM #15
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    I received the "walk a mile in my shoes" boxset yesterday and I'm Leavin' is on disc one. What an inredible song.. I love it! One of my new favourites!!!

    "before you abuse, criticise and accuse... walk a mile in my shoes"
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  16. 11-13-2007, 11:08 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Trout View Post
    The hauntingly beautiful ballad, "I'm Leavin'", was released as the "A" side to "Heart Of Rome" in June of 1971. Elvis recorded "I'm Leavin'" on May 20, 1971 at RCA's Nashville studios. The single release had a nine-week stay on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart, peaking at #36. On the Easy-Listening chart, "I'm Leavin'" reached #2.

    This song (in my opinion) is a very underrated song...when combined with footage of Elvis's funeral it never fails to make me bawl like a baby....

    For the fans that have not seen this youtube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5slORJ26tis

    I will never forget you Rosanne.
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  17. 11-13-2007, 11:26 PM #17
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    There is no doubt this is a great song, thank you sweetcaroline for the clip
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  18. 11-13-2007, 11:30 PM #18
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    That's so beautiful and so sad.

    "before you abuse, criticise and accuse... walk a mile in my shoes"
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