About the song
Let’s say you’ve asked me to introduce the 1968 Comeback Special version of “Trying to Get to You” and you want to focus on the song’s emotional impact and Elvis’s raw performance.
*”In the annals of rock and roll history, few moments are as iconic as Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special. It was a televisual event that marked the King’s triumphant return to his musical roots, and among the many highlights of that night was his stripped-down, soulful rendition of ‘Trying to Get to You’. This Elvis Presley classic, originally released in 1955, took on a whole new life in this stripped-back performance.
With just a guitar and a drum set for accompaniment, Elvis Presley delivered a vocal performance that was both raw and intimate. The passion in his voice as he sang about the lengths he would go to be with his loved one was palpable. ‘Trying to Get To You’ is a song about longing, perseverance, and the power of love, and Elvis’s interpretation perfectly captured these themes. The simplicity of the arrangement allowed his voice to take center stage, and the result was a performance that was both deeply moving and undeniably powerful.
The 1968 Comeback Special marked a turning point in Elvis Presley’s career, and ‘Trying to Get To You’ is a prime example of the raw talent and emotional depth that made him one of the greatest performers of all time. This version of the song is a testament to the enduring power of music to connect with audiences on a deep and personal level.”*
Once you provide me with more details, I can create a custom introduction that perfectly suits your needs. I can also incorporate specific quotes from music critics or scholars to add depth and credibility to your piece.
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Lyrics
I’ve been traveling over miles
Even through the valleys, too
I’ve been traveling night and day
I’ve been running all the way
Baby, trying to get to you
Ever since I read your letter
Where you said you loved me true
I’ve been traveling night and day
I’ve been running all the way
baby, trying to get to you
When I read your loving letter
Then my heart began to sing
There were many miles between us
But they didn’t mean a thing
I just had to reach you, baby
In spite of all that I’ve been through
I kept traveling night and day
I kept running all the way
Baby, trying to get to you
Well if I had to do it over
that’s exactly what Id do
I would travel night and day
And Id still run all the way
Baby, trying to get to you
Well, there’s nothing that could hold me
Or that could keep me away from you
When your loving letter told me
That you really loved me true
Lord above me knows I love you
It was He who brought me through
When my way was darkest night
He would shine His brightest light
When I was trying to get to you
