“Always On My Mind” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1972. It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mark James, and produced by Felton Jarvis. The song is a ballad about regret and longing for a lost love. It was released as the B-side of the single “Separate Ways” in November 1972, but it became more popular than the A-side, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Easy Listening chart in the US. It also reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Irish Singles Chart.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Pet Shop Boys, Brenda Lee and John Wesley Ryles. Nelson’s version won three Grammy Awards in 1983, while Pet Shop Boys’ version reached number one in the UK and number four in the US in 1987. Presley’s version was re-released in 1997 as part of a remix album called “Elvis: The Essential Collection”. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Presley performed the song live several times, including during his Aloha from Hawaii concert in 1973 and his final tour in 1977. A rehearsal version of the song was included in the documentary “Elvis on Tour” (1972) and a live version was featured in the film “This Is Elvis” (1981). The song is considered one of Presley’s best and most emotional performances, and it has been praised by critics and fans alike.
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