"QUIRKY SONGS"
ELVIS AT STAX 1973
FROM TUPELO TO MEMPHIS
"Love Song of The Year" by Chris Christian.
Chris Christian wrote this song, which Elvis recorded at Stax in Memphis on December 12, 1973.
A peculiar song, it is a ballad with lyrics about love, punctual that leaves behind a relationship that leaves no trace and the intention of wanting not to do the same. But it's true that Elvis gets wrapped up in the music and gets sucked in, possibly because it's about lost love. Again the theme of the feeling of guilt, but with a rather particular and special strange letter. The melody is very nice and the vocal accompaniment adorns Elvis' interpretation very well,
I sing it from him, very committed to him. A poetic accompaniment in the voice of the violin that adorns this ballad from behind.
It went on sale in 1975 album "Promised Land".
Chris Christian, the song's composer was also a record producer and executive for an American record label. His songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Olivia Newton-John, Hall and Oates, Natalie Cole, Sheena Easton, The Pointer Sisters, Al Jarreau, The Carpenters, etc.
He was the winner of four Grammy Awards, for albums produced by him
He has also been nominated for seven Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for artist, songwriter and producer, winning five. He has also released sixteen other solo albums.
Chris Christian would comment on the song that Tony Brown sat down at the piano and performed his Song for Elvis, who was shocked that he burst into tears. Elvis told him that lyrics were his story with Priscilla and he wanted to record it.
He then he was a budding songwriter trying to make his way in the music business. Everyone knew each other in Nashville and with this recording he entered through the front door.
He was excited about this opportunity Elvis gave him because of his song that he knew struck a chord with him.
"Following the Path of the King..."
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