The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley

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“The Wonder of You” is a song written by Baker Knight and originally recorded by American singer Ray Peterson in 1962. It was later covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, whose version was released in 1970 and became a major hit.

Presley’s version of “The Wonder of You” was recorded live in Las Vegas in February 1970. It was released as a single in April 1970, backed by the song “Mama Liked the Roses”. The single reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Presley’s version of “The Wonder of You” is a slow, romantic ballad. His vocals are passionate and heartfelt, and he delivers the lyrics with a sense of longing and desire. The song is a classic example of Presley’s ability to bring a song to life with his incredible vocal talent.

The song was also featured in the 2022 biopic “Elvis”, starring Austin Butler as Presley. Butler’s version of the song was also well-received by critics and fans.

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Here are the lyrics of the song: “The Wonder Of You”