Elvis Presley - Love Letters - From First Take to the 1966 and 1970 Masters

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Ernst Jorgensen is to be thanked for his stellar work of remastering and putting Elvis Presley's music into a coherent fashion after the destruction of it at the hands of Col. Parker.

[@Zoro007]

A true master at work, constantly working at getting it right he knew instantly if it wasn't up to his standards. Were so lucky to have these recordings for prosperity just imagine if we'd had an actual tape of Mozart or Beethoven composing some of their classics or ultimately Vavaldi's Four Seasons... it's in that class for historians to be able to listen to and wonder at the majesty of this man's voice, truly and utterly God given.Thank you.

[@RLS424]

Perfection. He had it. he knew it and shared it with the world. his love song to us. But God loved him more. He is our Love letter. Jesus.

[@edieflores56]

The world loves him thank God

[@edieflores56]

I love Elvis I'm 68 years old now, the first song I heard from him was little sister.. I have his voice and as soon as I get a chance I'm going to Vegas.. Eddie!

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@edieflores56Are u in Vegas yet? How's the world treating u there?

[@Sopransängerin]

Elvis hatte eine wunderschöne Stimme. Seine Lieder höre ich jeden Tag. Danke Elvis Ruhe in Frieden

[@donnalawlor1497]

Love this song. Elvis brings his own unique style and heart to his music. He remains to be the very best artist of all time. No one like him, we lost him too soon. I've been a fan since I was twelve and I am now in my late seventies. Miss him and his legendary beauty!!!

[@marleneperok8517]

OMG I listened to every take and I'm just carried away by the quality of his voice every time. I have been singing at church for years and could never count on my voice to stay that clear for 8 takes. He is so dreamy.

[@gilbertbunn305]

Same Here 1960 Gi Blues Wooden Heart I’m 77

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Happy Christmas to you, ma'am, from Ireland. 😊

[@RobinThompson-gs5tr]

Long live the beautiful voice of a superstar.Thank you God for taking us on Elvis journey

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

The '66 master is, hands down, by far the best.

[@nataliekriegler9329]

Thank you Leon for posting these…all are sooooo beautiful. This is one of my most favorite songs that Elvis sang. He’s amazing…absolutely beautifully sung 💜💖❤

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Благодарю за качество и Зе все, что вы делаете от Элвиса,слушаю ... Постоянно и сплю с его голосом,спаси его Господи

[@mikelong8762]

I always like hearing Elvis Presley recording a song. So he put his unique style to the song.

[@nataliejanvrin5964]

Wow absolutely stunning song his voice absolutely stunning....

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Элвис как комета,мы только успели увидеть вспышку и сфотографироват ь свет, а он полетел дальшено успел дать нам свое сердце,,,модитесь теперь за чудо,по имени Элвис , мне 66 лет,я из Сочи, России,люблю всех,кто фанат

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

Thanks x ❤me ❤u too😊

[@gracielagomezchirico5768]

I am 78 years and I am a Elvis' fan from I was 12 years. I love too Elvis'fan. Greetings from Uruguay. KZbin translate your language to spanish 😪👑🇺🇾🙏💔😪👑🇺🇾🙏💔

[@soniaevans-ty7gz]

The 70’s version is the heart and soul of Elvis. He’s beyond a treasure. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnMier-fk5jg]

I must disagree with this one For me, the 66 version is unmatchable, since the 70 one I wished he hadn’t bothered It’s rougher and lacks the feeling and softness of the former It’s just my opinion though.

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

Velvet voice 😊❤

[@mariawagner1811]

The beautiful magical voice of Elvis Aaron Presley, " I'm not alone in the night" you are forever in my heart Elvis!!!

[@ontheroadhome4796]

I never go with what they put on the grave stone. He's still Elvis Aron Presley as his birth certificate shows. And another reason is because Elvis is truly unique. There's not ever going to be another. And because he is unique his name is Unique too. Elvis Aron Presley. 😊

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@ontheroadhome4796Didn't his middle name spell Aaron!"? He was darn good doncha just feel!

[@aaroncoleman9140]

One of my favorites! I agree, too, with your assessment of "It Hurts Me." It happens to be my favorite pre-1969 Elvis song. But the softness and emotion of how he does Love Letters is nothing short of genius. You can just feel it!

[@Apacheviking1961]

Love letters is one of his best ballads, with his heart, soul and spirit put into every note he sings!

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Благодарю, благодарю, за этот ролик,как живой Элвис,он вылечил меня от панических атак,он несёт нам радость и по сей день я фанатка,его голос звучит во мне, даже когда сплю,кроме него ничего слушать не могу, до него не было ничего и после него не будет никого,он затмил все твсех навсегда,,

[@lindarunyon1555]

The sweet voice of Elvis is perfection ...thank all of the fans on here for the great things said about Elvis Presley ..truly he was God given to us ...❤

[@pinebluff1971]

1-10- 2025. Who’s playing the piano 🎹. ????? ❤ 😊 happy belated heavenly 90th Birthday

[@bradhuskers]

An iconic artist, the likes of which may never be seen again.

[@ontheroadhome4796]

I would change only 1 thing about your comment. Instead of "May" I'd say "WILL" never be seen or heard again. There is no one like Elvis and he sang from the heart, even from his soul.

[@bradhuskers]

@@ontheroadhome4796 100% correct. Brilliantly said.

[@deboisblanc]

Imagine him singing this at the piano in Graceland!

[@roseannprocida4426]

I love this song 🎵 ❤

[@scouseronthewirral]

Some men find it hard to sing a song that is known as a female song but Elvis just naturally eases into it without difficulty and is definitely a pioneer of the piano ballad

[@heisseswasser1]

Seine Song sind so wunderbar 🕊️💎♥️🕊️💎♥️🕊️💎♥️🕊️💎♥️

[@DavidBowieFan1990]

I love this song so much.

[@ontheroadhome4796]

He always wanted to be able to sing in a lower register like JD Sumner. But, Elvis's voice was beautiful. He truly had God touch his vocal cords. He was a rare rare gem...

[@polosolo2007]

who is jd sumner??

[@debbyhelm8171]

😭😭 PURE HEAVEN 😭😭 ❣😭❣😭❣😭❣😭 JUST LISTEN TO THAT VOICE!!! BEAUTIFUL ❤ JUST LISTENING TO HIM EVEN TALK GIVES ME CHILLS!!! 😭❣

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

Yes! When he talks is like singing 😊❤

[@martawankiewicz7222]

So sweet, so soft... pure magic

[@DreamyElvis]

Oh my! THANK You! One of my Favorites!!!! This is an incredible gift you have given Elvis fans! Thank You!

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Это лучшее, это он устраивает театр из своего голоса, он поет с разными эмоциями, как будто от разных мужчин с оазным жизненным опытом, он актер, талант, он певец талант, чудо ,чудо во всем, самый крупный бриллиант в истории музыки

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

And company with his marvellous face 😊❤

[@gracielagomezchirico5768]

YO ESTOY DE ACUERDO CONTIGO!!! TODOS DIAS LO ESCUCHO HACE 66 AÑOS 1/2 Y SIEMPRE SIENTO LA MISMA EMOCION. ES UN MAESTRO INSUPERABLE!!! MI ALMA SE SIENTE CONECTADA A SU ALMA AUNQUE NUNCA PUDE CONOCERLO SOLO POR SU MÚSICA PELICULAS Y VIDEOS. ES MAGICO . SIEMPRE LO FUE Y LO SEGUIRA SIENDO POR TODOS LOS TIEMPOS 😪👑🇺🇾🙏💔😪👑🇺🇾🙏💔

[@mariatumminieri274]

Keiner auf der Erde konnte so lieben!!!🌹♥️💫Einen Hauch vom Meeres Prise 🎼wundervoller Kunstwerk!!!🪁

[@russjohnson2478]

I think that maybe Congress should have passed a law long ago, stating that it was illegal to use overdubs in Elvis’ recordings 😊. I say that because of this- when Elvis was in a recording session, that session was all about the “here and now”. Elvis had to have a connection with his musicians. You see that perfectly during the Nashville Marathon. And, the musicians had to connect with Elvis. That’s why when Elvis recorded, he recorded with his musicians. He didn’t “lay down vocals” after the musicians recorded. Honestly, I don’t think Elvis would have ever changed his recording style. Elvis used his voice as an instrument, and that instrument had to connect with the other instruments. You can hear an example of this, when Elvis is recording “Just Pretend” (I think it was this one, or maybe Sylvia). But, he tells his drummer, Jerry Carrigan (who was an exceptional drummer) to make sure that he really lays into it, because that helps Elvis sing. You can also see the relationship he has with his other musicians. Just listen to the undubbed master of “How The Web Was Woven”. James Burton and Elvis were basically doing a duet at times. You hear Elvis singing, “No matter how I tried, I can’t sleep in my bed”. You can hear James playing those lyrics too. During the Nashville Marathon you can really hear that connection. I guess that’s why his live performances were so great. Just a big rehearsal with a crowd present. Also, if RCA would have released the undubbed masters of songs, like “Sylvia” and “The Sound Of Your Cry”, they would have been smash hits. Those are some of Elvis’ best vocals. You can also throw in “Heart Of Rome” and “Tomorrow Never Comes”. I love watching the TTWII rehearsals. As epic as those series of concerts are, some of the best music made was during the rehearsals (Just listen to Elvis on the piano on “How The Web Was Woven”, or “Stagger Lee”).

[@maggieshome]

I agree with everything you said so true

[@rayjackson6917]

As well as Oh Happy Day!!!

[@chrichrilolly847]

Super ce genre de commentaire

[@rayjackson6917]

@@russjohnson2478 How Tomorrow Never Comes wasn't a huge hit, is beyond comprehension!!!

[@yvetteheller1083]

His voice is so silky and oh so smooth as he sings! Even during his retake.....❤❤❤

[@yvetteheller1083]

Wow! Beautiful version by the handsome and phenomenal singer, Elvis! ❤🎉❤🎉

[@MartaTarra-rj9bc]

Bože to je krása❤děkuji ❤

[@jaimedilanaguilarsalinas7966]

Quizas para mi no era solo una carta. era el sonido de la melodia de su corazon que conseguia viajar conmigo a donde quiera que fuese y por esplendor sus palabras eran exactas y honestas simplificando tanto en tan poco y cuidando las emociones vueltas caricias de su alma. Gracias por tanto isa ..:)

[@TA07DRY]

2.35 that note and his effortless vocal abilty his voice is absolutely immense, god showed of when he made elvis

[@ChristineMorrall-k8x]

Love Elvis Presley 💕💕

[@maggieshome]

Beautiful Elvis voice beautiful thank you it's so relaxing

[@Aquarius69]

Super smooth. I like the 1970's version a little bit more, because of Elvis more matured voice. But both versions of this song are splendid👑

[@toshiojohnston3732]

Same here 1966 is good but in 1970 elvis was on a roll singing many incredible songs from June and Sept plus live proud Mary Polk salad Annie let it be me and the wonder of you this version of love letters was a part of that great session.

[@socorropontigo2736]

Thank you Leon, thank KZbin for posting songs and recording sessions. This is a jewel. Every one and single take are the same song and yet differet. Elvis put his one personal signature in every take, either complete or not. Love it and thank you from my heart. My recently late husband and I wrote each other letters. He finished school and had to work far, or so i thought. No celphones, no emails, just pure letters.

[@concepciongallo229]

Hermoso ELVIS único adorable elegante inolvidable vive en nuestro corazón de todos sus fan del mundo ELVIS PRESLEY siempre sera amado recordando su hermosa voz sonrisa su hermosa música viva ELVIS PRESLEY FOREVER BENDICIONES GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ♥️ 😊 💕 ❤️ 💖 💙 ♥️ 😊 💕 ❤️ 💖 💙 2024 13 9 ❤ ❤ 😢❤❤❤

[@juliecumbie7072]

Love all of it. Every single version. The 70's version, maybe had an edge bc his voice is a little richer. This man can't be topped. I can't wait to get to heaven bc my idea of it will be to sit and listen to this God created voice.

[@brendamitchell2387]

Stunned.❤❤

[@donaldperrotta8514]

Gotta love listening to the recording process !!!!! Fabulous !!!!!

[@helenludlow2331]

Love this song - both versions are great in their own way - Elvis's voice is so smooth and delicious 😘

[@RonWatti]

Very lovely song Semper Fi Elvis❤

[@patgrimes298]

I can listen to this recording of Elvis' over and over. If he did not sing it perfect, he almost did. I do not know if I could hear someone else sing this love song (professional artist or not), because of Elvis' recording. ❤From A Nashville Girl❤

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Он спел идеально всегда, поэтому мы слушаем его постоянно,даже во сне к меня он поет это

[@jariheikkila4782]

Marvelous outtakes. Thanks Leon. I listen outtakes all day long 🎤

[@concepciongallo229]

Elvis Presley maravilloso ÚNICO INOLVIDABLE VIVE EN NUESTRO CORAZÓN POR SIEMPRE NADIE LO IGUALARÁ SU VOZ SU MUSICA CON SU BANDAMUSICAL TODOS FUERON MARAVILLOSO ELVIS PRESLEY FOREVER ♥️ 💕 ❤️ GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR BENDICIONES ♥️ 💕 💖 ❤️ 💜 2024 18 2 ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Благодарю за редкую запись репетиции,казалось ,что ему просто не еужна репетиция, что лн поет сразу все ,он репетирует ради музыкантов

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

Amaba lo q hacia y amaba a todos aquellos q amaban lo q El hacia es x nosotros sus fans q dejo su maravillosos legado🎵🎶❤

[@josefacouto]

. Lindas mucias do Elvis 🌟 estrela linda 🔯💕💕😮

[@socorropontigo2736]

And as we Say in México "esta canción me pega fuerte" And thought Memo, My husband isn't here any longer i treasure his and my letters we wrote each other " and I'm not alone in the night". MANY THANKS LEON 😢

[@sergioalfred4679]

Elvis the King Forever

[@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC]

Love the 70s version he throws in the passion❤❤❤❤

[@kangavalma7399]

💃🕺🇦🇺🙋‍♀️💞💕 ELVIS, This is so beautiful, Thank You 😊 ❤️ 💖

[@heisseswasser1]

Elvis mit seinen Grossartigen Song ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenhill6012]

Love both versions!

[@gracielagomezchirico5768]

QUE SUBLIME Y CUANTA TERNURA PARA INTERPRETAR. ES UN MAESTRO. SIEMPRE SERA EL MEJOR CANTANTE POR SIEMPRE 😪🙏💔🇺🇾😪🙏💔🇺🇾😪🙏💔🇺🇾

[@Sopransängerin]

I love you DARLING K. Du bist meine letzte große Liebe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darlagreen6519]

Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful difference between the two!

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Love Elvis 💖

[@rosco1pug]

The simplicity of its production, and the quality of its parts, makes this such an enduringly beautiful song

[@knowglobal-Redwoman]

Listen to the 1976 life elvis. 1000 %%%%% he sings all and every little bit to full sound magic.and laughs about his mastership.❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Я могу слушать всегда, его голос звучит у меня во сне,,,это волшебно, Элвис росланец бога жля того, чтобы мы ощущали счастье ,молитесь за него

[@betegouveia1241]

O ser humano que Deus fez em sua perfeição. Elvis Presley eu te amo ❤

[@janewray8]

I LOVED ALL OF THIS!!! I LOVE THE TALKING & CORRECTING & STARTING OVER & I LOVE THE ORCHESTRA AS WELL 🙏💖MASTER OF MASTERPIECE 💗⚡🌹

[@MariaMiotke]

Dlaczego tacy królowie. Tak szybko odchodzą czy to jest jakieś fatum ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Виктория-л3с3и]

Он бы мог показать еще 100 варианто и все были бы великолепны, что за годос, сплошное волшебство,знал ди это он про себя ❤🎉❤❤

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

Bien dicho! Era perfecto😊

[@frankconti6591]

‘⚜️🎭🎵 ‘Ouch this feels real’ ’ good 👑

[@sherylmcclure400]

My god I love this song but not that master give me the undubbed version anyday you can hear the raw talent of Elvis's voice when Elvis's voice is overpowered by the music you take away the most beautiful voice ever

[@WimGelok]

I will never understand why Elvis rerecorded this song ; the definitive version of thos 2nd version lacks the subtility of the first - definitive - version. And REALLY : forget the 2016😮 version !!

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@WimGelokWhat's subtilty?

[@JohnMier-fk5jg]

I Definitely agree with you on that one. The 66 is much richer in everything plus is not country-tinged. I don’t really know why he bothered re- recording it! And…as for the 2016 one, forget it.

[@anY-bf9ud]

Elvis,s voice is an instrument of resonating sound. Other than his musicians he needed no embellishments. Elvis was furious when his vocals were tampered with, he was the producer in every recording session and rightly so. For me personally his earlier recording of this beautiful song was just perfection, his 60,s vocals were much softer and sweeter in tone, as he matured so did his vocals. The Nashville recording took on a more bluesy deeper feel, thus giving it a different dynamic to the original, likewise the musicians gave it a more country/ bluesy rythnm . Both versions equally as well delivered though.

[@sabrinadecristofano7538]

Wow...magical,so special. His voice has the power to make me fly away in another dimension. ❤️🇮🇹

[@AmyWinehouse.914]

Ironic that apart from the Jan 12th 64 sessions Elvis recorded only soundtracks in 64 and 65 yet the Roustabout album in 64 and it made no1.

[@monikamazanekwilczynska6550]

He has a great voice the same as YOU have... ❤

[@josefacouto]

Que lindo ❤❤q, suave 🎉

[@mariaamorim1460]

Simplesmente ESPETACULAR

[@daggen7273]

I think Love letters and Anything that's part of you, is his best songs from the 60 ies.

[@frankconti6591]

King of Rock & Roll ⚜️🎵🎭🦅🍿🎸🎈✝️🙏🏼⚜️😎

[@362pat]

Dreamy! Love it, thanks Leon.

[@francacaminati1190]

Elvis meraviglioso ❤ thank s

[@Ирина-т4ф5о]

Like many of you, I really, really like this song. I prefer the 1970 version. Elvis has such a deep, low voice with wonderful intonations - the voice of a mature and a little tired master

[@sergioalfred4679]

❤ Elvis forever ❤.

[@joseywales1869]

Pure perfection

[@gracielagomezchirico5768]

ESCUCHAR A ELVIS ES UNA CARICIA PARA EL ALMA💔🙏🇺🇾👑😪💔🙏🇺🇾👑😪

[@cards1985]

KING🎤

[@olgachevychelova497]

Love you, Elvis💞💞💞

[@josefacouto]

Que maravilha 💙💞❤️💜 sempre vai ser o melhor cantor Elvis Presley canta con ó coração 💓 e alma pura 😮❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@jorgeneya.bresciani208]

Grandes artistas como Elvis, Michael Jackson,Bruce Lee e muito outros suad imagens e memórias são eternas.

[@shjssjjs7015]

اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع

[@ClaudiaJuarez-nb8hr]

True ❤

[@brendamitchell2387]

I had no idea your reaction. Was trying to be good dispite all that occurred. ❤

[@DewannaHundley-kh6mj]

I,love,this,song,to,the,way,Elvis,sings,it,with,that,deep,an,sexy,voice,just,gives,you,a,chill,in,a,good,feeling,😊

[@RosemarieVelvet]

This one is nice..and funny...he trying not to laugh...listen to background sounds! lol Have to have good hearing for this..priceless! LMAO But still a great one to listen too! Happy Holidays! LOL

[@stephenmorse8811]

I love the original overdubs on the 1970 version !

[@ernestaorru7950]

Essa é uma linda cancao.E essa uma voz muito bonita.

[@mariatumminieri274]

So ein liebevoller Mensch ehrlicher Liebeserklärung könnte Stunden lang es anhören!🌹♥️🎼

[@denale-oi9uc]

❤❤❤❤❤love❤❤

[@brandonvandine1695]

70 version is better so much more heart and soul and feeling and it's still smooth

[@frankconti6591]

Just meant too be !!! 🎵🙏🏼🇺🇸✝️🎭🎸🦅⚜️🍿🎈

[@brendamitchell2387]

Turn turn turn past ❤

[@monikamazanekwilczynska6550]

It's reminds me and you... ❤