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Opdateret 18. juli 2007

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Words & music: Frederick Oakley / John Reading - Arranged by Elvis Presley) O, come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O, come ye, o, come ye To Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the king of angels; O, come, let us adore Him, O, come, let us adore Him, O, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Sing choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, O, sing all ye bright hosts Of heav'n above. Glory to God, Glory in the highest; O, come, let us adore Him, O, come, let us adore Him, O, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Recorded: 1971/05/16, first released on Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas, October 1971 Oh Happy Day (Words & music: Philip Doddridge) Oh happy day Oh happy day When Jesus washed, Oh, when He washed He washed my sins away, Oh happy day. He taught me how to watch, Watch and pray Watch and pray And live rejoicing ev'ry day, Ev'ry day. Oh happy day Oh happy day When my Jesus washed, Oh, when He washed He washed my sins away, Oh happy day. Yeah, happy day. Recorded: 1970/08/07, first released on That's The Way It Is - Special Edition, July 10, 2000 Oh How I Love Jesus (Words & music: Traditional) Wooo hoo hoo, When I am discouraged And I'm filled with gloom, God sends His angel To see in my room. Joybells are ringing, I'm satisfied, I know, I know that Jesus is mine. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, To know that Jesus is mine. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, To know that Jesus is mine. Recorded: 1966/02 - Early 67, first released on Platinum - A Life In Music, July 1997 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem (Words & music: Philips Brooks / Lewis Redner) Oh little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. Oh morning stars together, Proclaim thy holy birth, And praises sing to God, the King, And peace to men on earth. Oh little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. Recorded: 1957/09/07, first released on Elvis' Christmas Album, November 1957 Old MacDonald (Words & music: Randy Starr) Old MacDonald had a farm, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! And on that farm he had some chicks, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! With a cluck, cluck here, A cluck, cluck there, Loud as they could be And when those chicks got out of line, Chicken fricasse. With a cluck, cluck here, A cluck, cluck there, Loud as they could be And when those chicks got out of line, Chicken fricasse. Yeah, Old MacDonald had a farm, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! And on that farm he had some cows, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! With a moo, moo here, A moo, moo there, Cattle everywhere And when those cows got out of line, Hamburger medium rare. With a moo, moo here, A moo, moo there, Cattle everywhere And when those cows got out of line, Hamburger medium rare. Ohh, Well, Old MacDonald had a farm, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! And on that farm he had some pigs, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! With an oink, oink here, an oink, oink there Pigs everywhere in sight And when those pigs got out of line Pork and beans at night With an oink, oink here, an oink, oink there Pigs everywhere in sight And when those pigs got out of line Pork and beans at night Well I'm goona have a farm one day, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! And I'll do things MacDonalds way, Ee-ya, ee-ya, oh! With a cluck, cluck here, a cluck, cluck there A moo, moo here, a moo, moo there An oink, oink here, an oink, oink there And I can promise you If those animals ever get out of line We'll have a mulligan stew How about you? Recorded: 1966/06/29, first released on Double Trouble, June 1967 Old Shep (Words & music: Clyde Julian »Red« Foley / Willis Arthur) When I was a lad, And old Shep was a pup, Over hills and meadows we'd stray. Just a boy and his dog, We were both full of fun, We grew up together that way. I remember the time At the old swimming hole When I would have drowned, beyond doubt. But old Shep was right there, To the rescue he came, He jumped in and then pulled me out. As the years fast did roll, Old Shep, he grew old, His eyes were fast growing dim, And one day the doctor Looked at me and said, »I can do no more for him, Jim«. With hands that were trembling I picked up my gun And aimed it at Shep's faithful head. I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run, I wish they would shoot me instead. He came to my side And he looked up at me And laid his old head on my knee. I had struck the best friend That man ever had, I cried so I scarcely could see. Old Shep, he has gone, Where the good doggies go, And no more with old Shep will I roam. But if dogs have a heaven, There's one thing I know, Old Shep has a wonderful home. Recorded: 1956/09/02, first released on Elvis, October 19, 1956 On A Snowy Christmas Night (Words & music: Stanley Jay Gelber) Midnights prayers, so softly whispered In a cathedral's candlelight Bring the message of the holidays On a snowy Christmas night. Holly wreathes and hidden mistletoe, Symbols of the season's might, Joyful faces everywhere you go On a snowy Christmas night. Give thanks for all you've been blessed with, And hold your loved ones tight, For you know the Lord's been good to you On a snowy Christmas night. Mother Nature wears a bridal gown, For the world's dressed in white. There's a silent glow that fills the earth On a snowy Christmas night. Give thanks for all you've been blessed with, And hold your loved ones tight, For you know the Lord's been good to you On a snowy Christmas night. For you know the Lord's been good to you On a snowy Christmas night. Recorded: 1971/05/16, first released on Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas, October 1971 Once Is Enough (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett) All you've got is one life, Living once can be rough, But if you live every day all the way, Once is enough. You can own just one suit, Worn and torn at the cuff, But if you're living the life that you love, Once is enough. What's the good of reaching ninety, If you waste eighty-nine, You've got one life, so live it, If you don't it's a crime. Life's a playful puppy, You can grab by the scruff, And if you live every sec', what the heck, Once is enough, ooh. Never wait until tomorrow, What if it never comes, Life is a seven layer, A-don't you settle for crumbs. Life's a playful puppy, You can grab by the scruff, And if you live every sec', what the heck, Once is enough. And if you live every sec', what the heck, Once is enough. And if you live every sec', what the heck, Once is enough. Recorded: 1963/09/29, first released on Kissin' Cousins, March 1964 One Boy Two Little Girls (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) One boy, two little girls, Three hearts yearning for love. Although it's hard to explain, I know it may sound insane, But this one boy Loves two little girls. Folks say, »Three is a crowd, To each boy, one girl's allowed«, But right now I'm having such fun, I just can't give up either one, 'Cause this one boy Loves two little girls. There will come a time, I'll have to settle down, But until that time, I love two girls hanging around. Now one day, I must decide Which one I'll choose for my bride, But 'til we three must part, I've twice as much love in my heart, 'Cause this one boy Loves two little girls. Recorded: 1963/09/29, first released on Kissin' Cousins, March 1964 One Broken Heart For Sale (Words & music: Otis Blackwell / Winfield Scott) Who wants to buy a heart, oh yeah? One broken lover's heart, One broken heart for sale, mm. Well, excuse me if you see me Crying like a baby, Since she rejected me There's nothing left to save me, aah. Who wants to buy a heart, oh yeah? One broken lover's heart, One broken heart for sale, mm. She would not listen to The things my heart were saying, She turned and walked away And told me I was playing. Some guys have all the luck, My heart hasn't any, I think I'll paint a sign, »For sale for a penny«, yeah. Who wants to buy a heart, My whole heart? (One broken lover's heart), yeah. One broken heart for sale, mm. Who wants to buy a heart, oh yeah? One broken lover's heart, uh hm, One broken heart for sale, mm. Who wants to buy a heart, My whole heart? One broken lover's heart, oh yeah, One broken heart for sale, yeah yeah uhm. Who wants to buy a heart, My whole heart? One broken lover's heart, oh yeah, One broken heart for sale, yeah uh hm. Who wants to buy a heart, oh yeah One broken lover's heart, uh hm, One broken heart for sale, mm. Recorded: 1962/09/22, first released on single, February 1963 One Night (Words & music: Dave Bartholomew / Pearl King) One night with you Is what I'm now praying for. The things that we two could plan Would make my dreams come true. Just call my name, yeah, And I'll be right by your side. I want your sweet helping hand, My love's too strong to hide. Always lived, very quiet life, I ain't never did no wrong. Now I know that life without you Has been too lonely too long. One night with you Is what I'm now praying for. The things that we two could plan Would make my dreams come true. Always lived, very quiet life, I ain't never did no wrong. Now I know that life without you Has been too lonely too long. One night with you Is what I'm now praying for. The things that we two could plan Would make my dreams come true. Recorded: 1957/02/23, first released on single, October 1958 One Night Of Sin (Words & music: Dave Bartholomew / Pearl King) One night of sin, yeah, Is what I'm now paying for, The things I did and I saw Would make the earth stand still. Don't call my name, It makes me feel so ashamed. I lost my sweet helping hand, I got myself to blame. Always lived, very quiet life, Ain't never did no wrong. Now I know that very quiet life Has caused me nothing but harm. One night of sin, yeah, Is what I'm now paying for, The things I did and I saw Would make the earth stand still. Always lived, very quiet life, Ain't never did no wrong. Now I know that very quiet life Has caused me nothing but harm. One night of sin Is what I'm now paying for. The things I did and I saw Would make the earth stand still. Recorded: 1957/01, first released on A Legendary Performer, Vol. 4, October 30, 1983 One-Sided Love Affair (Words & music: Bill Campbell) If you wanna be loved, Well, you gotta to love me too. If you wanna be loved, Well, you gotta to love me too, oh yeah, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair. If you wanna be kissed, Well, you gotta kiss me, too, oh yeah, If you wanna be kissed, Well, you gotta kiss me, too, oh yeah, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair. Well, fair exchange that's no robbery, And the whole world will know that it's true. Understandin' solves our problem, baby, That's why I'm tellin' you. If you wanna be hugged, Well, you gotta hug me, too, oh yeah, If you wanna be hugged, Well, you gotta hug me, too, oh yeah, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair. Well, if you know you can't take it, Well, then baby, why try to give it? If you know you can't take it, Well, then baby, why try to give it? 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair. Well, fair exchange that's no robbery, And the whole world will know that it's true. Understandin' solves our problem, baby, That's why I'm tellin' you. If you wanna be hugged, Well, you gotta hug me, too, oh yeah, If you wanna be hugged, Well, you gotta hug me, too, oh yeah, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair, 'Cause I ain't for no one-sided love affair. Recorded: 1956/01/30, first released on Elvis Presley, March 13, 1956 One Track Heart (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) Just like an old grandfather's clock That won't stop running Like an old racehorse That just won't ever quit, There'll be no end to loving you, Nothin' can stop me once I start, 'Cause I've a one track mind And a one track heart. Well, I'm as stubborn as a mule, I just won't let up; Like an old bloodhound I'll hang around your trail. There'll be no end to loving you, Don't try to stop me if you're smart, 'Cause I've a one track mind And a one track heart. Oo-ee, there'll be no turning back. Oo-ee, I'm gonna stay on your track. Just like a choo-choo train That's gotta keep a-chuggin', You'll find that I'm the kind Who sticks to what I do. There'll be no end to loving you, Baby, we'll never be apart, 'Cause I've a one track mind And a one track heart. Oo-ee, there'll be no turning back. Oo-ee, I'm gonna stay on your track. Just like a choo-choo train That's gotta keep a-chuggin', You'll find that I'm the kind Who sticks to what I do. There'll be no end to loving you, Baby, we'll never be apart, 'Cause I've a one track mind And a one track heart. Recorded: 1964/03/03, first released on Roustabout, October 1964 Only Believe (Words & music: Paul Rader) Lordy, only believe, Only believe, All things are possible, If you'll only believe. My Lordy, only believe, Yes, only believe, All things are possible, If you'll only believe. I met God one morning, My soul feelin' bad. Heart heavy laden I felt tired down in. Well, He lifted all my burdens, Yeah, right now, I'm feelin' glad. All things are possible, If you'll only believe. I believe, yeah, I believe. All things are possible, If you'll only believe. Recorded: 1970/06/08, first released on Love Letters From Elvis, May 1971 Only The Strong Survive (Words & music: Kenneth Gamble / Leon Huff / Jerry Butler) (Recitation:) I remember my first love affair. Somehow or another The whole darn thing went wrong. My mamma had some great advice, So, I thought I'd put it in the words of this song. I can still hear her say: (Sung:) »Boy, oh, I see you sittin' out there all alone, Cryin' your eyes out, 'Cause the woman that you love is gone. Oh, there's gonna be, there's gonna be A whole lot o'trouble in your life, Oh, so listen to me, Get up off your knees, 'Cause only the strong survive.« That's what she said, Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Oh you gotta be strong, You better hold on. Don't go all around with your head hung down, Well, I wouldn't let that little girl I know, I wouldn't let her know That she made me feel like a clown. There's a whole lot o'girls Looking for a good man like you, Oh, but you'll never meet 'em If you give up now and say your life is through. And she said: »Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Oh, you gotta be a man, You gotta take a stand.« Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Well, you gotta be strong, You better hold on, 'Cause only the strong survive. Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Well, you gotta be strong, You better hold on, 'Cause only the strong survive. Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive, Only the strong survive ... Recorded: 1969/02/19, first released on From Elvis In Memphis, June 1969 On The Jericho Road (Words & music: Donald S. McCrossan) As we travel along On the Jericho Road (Elvis: I would take young Johnny Cash to do this) Does your load seem all wrong And heavy your load. Just take it to Christ Your sins all confessed On the Jericho Road Your heart will bend On the Jericho Road. Recorded: 1956/12/04, first released on The Million Dollar Quartet, March 1990 On Top Of Old Smokey (Words & music: Donald S. McCrossan) On top of Old Smokey Where things get real hot Where girls are a problem Which dad knows I've got. The few lines of this song was recorded on the movie set. He never recorded it in a studio. Recorded: 1961/07 or 08, first released on Follow That Dream, November 29, 2004 Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind (Words & music: Ivory Joe Hunter / Clyde Otis) Out of sight, out of mind Did you ever hear that? Out of sight, out of mind. Out of sight, out of mind So the story goes. Did youever heard that? You forgot I-I exist ... Elvis only sang these few lines on this session. Recorded: 1956/12/04, first released on The Million Dollar Quartet, March 1990