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Tennessee Waltz

Rating:
3.9 / 5

Words & Music: Redd Stewart Pee Wee King

I lost my little darling
The night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz

I remember the night of the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost

I lost my little darling
The night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz

I remember the night of the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost

Recordingdate: 1966, first released on: Platinum - A Life in Music (album)

Musicians

Musicians who contributed to the first recording of Tennessee Waltz:

(guitar)
(guitar)
(piano)
(piano)
(vocals)
(vocals)

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bastiaanvinke wrote on March 10, 2009
I would have loved to hear a real version of this song.
sitdown68 wrote on June 22, 2009
while we get to the end of the vaults^, we seem to be close to the end songwise. so what about a Vegas one liner for tomorrow? ;-)
My boy, my boy wrote on June 22, 2009
I have it on my "Home recording" CD and I must say I don't think much of that one song. I prefer "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" by far.
GEORGE (GK) wrote on June 22, 2009
A studio version of this song, would have been nice.
NONE000000 wrote on June 22, 2009
The song itself is a beauty, and had Elvis done a serious studio version, it might have been worthwhile. But this is not really a full song.
Little_Darlin wrote on June 22, 2009
I've never cared much for this song but if I had to listen to someone's version of it, Elvis at least makes it bearable.
JLpResLey wrote on September 01, 2009
I really like the song, it´s a minor classic. If Elvis had recorded the song in the studio, or sung it live, it would have been spectacular, I´m sure. As it is now, it´s hard to give an honest opinion
derekd wrote on September 01, 2009
Ask any Elvis fan to name 200 of his recordings and i don't think TW would get a mention. Make that 300.
Steve V wrote on September 01, 2009
This is a waste of time. Properly done in the studio, it could have been great but I doubt he would have beaten the Same Cooke version.
Natha wrote on June 04, 2012
ELVIS was just fooling around. He must have sung quite a number of one or two liners of other songs. Does that make it interesting? No way. However, had he done a serious recording I think he would beat them all as he was a master in expressing the right and fitting sentiment.
TCB1974 wrote on June 04, 2012
The version on the Platinum CD box gives a glimpse into what Elvis could have done with this song. Especially the second couplet has emotion already. It goes without saying that Elvis had something magical and could wring out the last drop of emotion out of a song if he was committed. Three stars right now, just hard to have true opinion about a home recording.
Gorse wrote on March 20, 2013
Elvis at play with his mates and seemingly enjoying every moment. As a recording a complete throw away.
sugartummy wrote on April 19, 2013
A beautiful song, sung with passion by Elvis. His piano playing is excellent. I like it.
ElvisSacramento wrote on September 07, 2013
Elvis' home recorded performance of this song is hilarious, unique and enjoyable, but I wish that Elvis had properly recorded it in the studio instead. This song is a classic and a masterpiece.
jwedwards835 wrote on November 24, 2014
Had THE KING done a proper studio recording it would have been the greatest. I give it the same amount of stars that are in the heavens.
JerryNodak wrote on May 19, 2015
If I'm going to listen to this song I'll put the Patti Page version on my turntable.
Gorse wrote on September 06, 2019
The same guy who edited 'It's a Sin To Tell a Lie ' (R CA) makes another great effort with this song and a duet with Patti Page which as in the former title makes it much more acceptable than the original offering.
Gorse wrote on September 06, 2019
Missed out that it is on You Tube.
Steve V wrote on August 19, 2022
Love Sam Cooke's version. it really cooks!
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