The studio version of My Way

[midnight]

In all fairness SP, we ALL think there is alot of emotion in the 1977 version because we know he sang it 6 weeks before his death. I've often wondered, if he had lived on if the '77 version would be considered such a "classic", OR if it's one we would be critical of instead?
CBS played into that with the editing they did on this song. The camera angle of him looking into the camera with the lines "I've loved, I've laughed and cried" pulls at the heartstrings...IMO

So true. Definitely it has to do with the timing of this song that makes it so emotional. Also if it was only recorded live and not filmed it would not of had the same impact. This version of "My Way" in 1977 has to be seen sung by Elvis to really get the impact of how raw and emotional it was performed.
It is really hard to compare or put that version in the same category or the other times when Elvis just recorded "My Way".

[utmom2008]

This version of "My Way" in 1977 has to be seen sung by Elvis to really get the impact of how raw and emotional it was performed.

I totally agree!

[JerryNodak]

My comments: I don't like the studio version at all. Live versions? I agree with a previous poster who says that musically, technically the '73 "Aloha" version is superior, but the '77 EIC version is song with much more emotion. For that reason I prefer the '77 version. It can bring tears to my eyes.

[utmom2008]

Call me tone-deaf I guess. I don't see leaps and bounds of differences between any of them!

[KPM]

The studio version always seemed "constrained" to me-like he was not totally into it-but I like the video you did with it.

[Getlo]

The studio version always seemed "constrained" to me-

Yes, it almost sounds like a rehearsal of sorts. I wonder how many outtakes are still to be heard.

I'm glad it was never released.

[utmom2008]

The studio version always seemed "constrained" to me-like he was not totally into it-but I like the video you did with it.

Thank you Ken!

[beckelvis]

GREAT VIDEO THAN YOU FOR SHARING

[Éireann Elvis]

Thanks for sharing, I never heard the Studio version before, its nice to hear it as its a differnt version and slightly different arrangement on the piano. Everyone will have there own favourite, I liked it but Aloha does it for me...

When it come to pulling the heartstrings.... unchained Melody '77 does it for me....

[GraceeD1970]

Absolutely beautiful video w/ song. I look at the pictures and realize how stunning his looks are.

[SweetCaroline]

I LOVE IT!!! Of course I love it either way...live or studio....as long as it ELVIS singing.
BEAUTIFUL job Rosanne. I really enjoyed it!!!