by Ben Hogwood Picture by RCA Records Fair use from Wikipedia

If he were still alive, Elvis Presley would have reached the grand age of 90 today.

We can’t possibly do justice to ‘The King’ in one post, but we can enjoy one of his very best songs, viewed through the prism of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2015. I’m not normally a fan of re-orchestrations, but this one is a beauty – and BBC Radio 2 must agree, for as I type this post they are playing the very same recording! Of course it’s Elvis who wins the day through sheer charisma, in a song that won’t fail to make you smile. That voice! Enjoy…

Published post no.2,405 – Wednesday 8 January 2025