About the song
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” as interpreted by Elvis Presley is a powerful and emotionally charged rendition of a song that explores the painful realization of a love fading away. Originally a hit for The Righteous Brothers, Presley’s version, particularly his live performances during the 1970s, brings a unique blend of his vocal prowess and raw emotional delivery to this classic.
The song’s lyrics, written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, tell the story of a narrator pleading with their partner to rekindle the lost spark in their relationship. Presley’s vocal delivery, marked by its raw emotion and dramatic phrasing, transforms the song into a personal plea for love and understanding.
Elvis Presley’s vocal style, characterized by its powerful baritone and gospel-infused inflections, imbues the song with a sense of both vulnerability and strength. He navigates the song’s emotional landscape with a remarkable degree of sincerity, showcasing his ability to connect with his audience on a visceral level.
The arrangements used in Elvis’s live performances often added to the dramatic effect. The use of soaring orchestral backing and gospel-inspired harmonies created a sense of grandeur, mirroring the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” in Elvis’s hands, becomes more than just a song; it’s a raw and honest expression of heartbreak and the yearning for lost love. It’s a testament to his ability to connect with his audience on a deep emotional level, delivering a performance that is both powerful and poignant. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of love, and the pain of its decline.
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Lyrics
Lying by your side, I watch you sleeping
And in your face the sweetness of a child
Murmuring the dream you won’t recapture
Though it will haunt the corners of your mind
Oh, I’ve lost you though you’re near me
And your body’s still this kind
I’ve lost you on a journey
But I can’t remember where or when
Who can tell when summer turns to autumn
And who can point the moment love grows cold
Softly without pain the joy is over
Though why it’s gone will neither of us know
Oh, I’ve lost you, yes, I’ve lost you
I can’t reach you anymore
We ought to talk it over now
But reason can’t stand in for feeling, oh
Oh, I’ve lost you, yes, I’ve lost you
I can’t reach you anymore
We ought to talk it over now
But reason can’t stand in for feeling, oh
Six o’clock, the baby will be crying
And you will stumble, sleeping to the door
In the chill and solemn gray of morning
We play the parts that we have learned to well
Oh I’ve lost you, oh, I’ve lost you
Oh, You won’t admit it so
I’ve lost you on a journey
But I can’t remember where or when no more
Oh, I’ve lost you, yes, I’ve lost you
I can’t reach you anymore
We ought to talk it over now
But reason can’t stand in for feeling, oh
Oh, I’ve lost you, yes, I’ve lost you
I can’t reach you anymore
We ought to talk it over now
But reason can’t stand in for feeling, oh
