Elvis Presley - Way Down (Official Audio)

[@trb2021]

Saw Elvis in concert twice. I was 10 and 11 years old. Was on 2nd row both times. I remember it like it was yesterday. My mom made me go. She said she wanted me to be able to say id seen the king perform. Thank you so much Mom!!!

[@kvp4862]

That’s my idea of heaven! I’m jealous. Great for you though. That is such a blessing. You must be a good person for this to have happened to you in your life. 🙏🇬🇧

[@mariaginty4890]

😮

[@michellebabicz2143]

I'd surely have wet my pants! You are a lucky cuss.

[@3373-g8z]

It was a wonderful time to be a kid! My parents were NOT cool, but I still loved the 1970s!

[@donnasears5735]

Loved the man no one can sing like him

[@alissagonzales735]

If I remember correctly. This song hit number one on the country charts about three days before he died.

[@garybellamy5311]

I don't remember it on WBAP ( Fort Worth) but I can tell you the flip side on '45' is called Pledging My Love... I'm gonna find it right now. I had never saw Mom affected by any thing like his passing-- I was 11 in '77

[@caroljoan3792]

I was devastated. I have never committed my heart to another artist again.

[@tinahardman9805]

It was number one in the UK charts the week following his death.

[@davidkenner-rb8go]

You remember correctly.

[@barrypeters3578]

The King is often imitated but never duplicated.

[@TheThomasmoon]

Perfection can't be duplicated

[@berwhaletheavenger]

This was played 10+ times a day in August '77. I was on holiday in France and this song takes me back. Long live The King.

[@stephanieweinberg9633]

Yes!!! I was 7yrs old and I remember hearing it for the first time and loving it!❤

[@CrucialParodies]

This song is so timeless. You could play this today to someone who’s never heard Elvis and they’d think it was recorded in 2022. As his very last single, this was a masterful way to go out. Through all his ailments, addictions, and depression, when it came to the music Elvis never missed a beat.

[@Ckom-Tunes]

No way! It’s far too good to have been recorded in the last 20 years! RIP Elvis!

[@MIKECNW]

You must not live in the real world. It sounds exactly the time it was recorded.

[@CrucialParodies]

@@MIKECNW always someone named Mike

[@Chris6719]

I believe this song hit #1 the day he died. Elvis will forever live on through his music whether it's rock 'n' roll, blues or his gospel music

[@Bonniefr6678]

@@MIKECNW your not an true Elvis fan are ya??

[@DonnieMcGhee-f8b]

Raised on Elvis

[@dannyvincent2462]

The king of music❤

[@ianashton7145]

Elvis was the greatest musical genius to ever lived

[@walliegirl2]

How can you say that? He never wrote a song. Marty Robbins wrote over 200 great songs, and he was also a great singer. He also stayed with his wife till the day he died.

[@danielking6703]

Elvis did not write a single song. Not one of the 600 that were released under his name. He just couldn't do it. Yet his record label insisted he was given writing credit. He was a great performer with charisma who was brilliantly marketed. But not the greatest musical genius ever.

[@sirisoj]

calm down, Elvis was a competent singer nothing more.

[@michaelcraig9449]

@@sirisoj Elvis was the best singer with the greatest stage presence

[@Rodrifussein1gkj57]

@@walliegirl2 Marty Robbins is a regular singer and regular country singer songwriter nothing outstanding just because he wrote songs doesn't mean he's extraordinary! Marty is good but he's no Johnny Cash or Hank Williams!!!

[@marilyngillespie3697]

Elvis’ voice was perfect to the end of his life. In spite of his addictions he could ALWAYS sing beautifully! God Bless you Elvis. And thank you for blessing us. ❤️🙏✝️

[@grege.2113]

Im 58 been a fan since 74

[@cocolossal69]

I had no idea this was his last single. You'd never know, he sounds awesome 💜 bloody fantastic song!

[@celestina0603]

The same here.

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

It was the FIRST single I ever owned.

[@kevinhoffman8112]

This was recorded on Halloween night 1976

[@tammylewis2408]

This song had rockabilly, country, gospel, R&B, pop, and JD Sumner....all the elements of Elvis wrapped up in his final single and what a song 🎵. Loved this song; my Mom had this song with the blue label Elvis single.

[@MIKECNW]

Sounds more like Disco. Who would have ever thought he'd go that direction.

[@billybentley4755]

I still have the Album which is Blue, bought it when I was 11 years old with Paper Route money. Moody Blue!! The King will live forever!

[@sw00pable]

@@MIKECNW He Didn't!

[@ThePsicobest]

Thais song Is timeless!..a jewel!..Viva Elvis forever🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AWHNJ]

Don't forget blues.

[@Eye_Witness]

I had the 45 single of this song. J.D. Sumner was a great bass singer. Met him on several occasions from the 1960' up to the 1980's.

[@stephanieweinberg9633]

Me too!!

[@dremahorner2326]

There will be another Elvis! Long live the king of rock and roll!

[@dremahorner2326]

Will never be

[@shadownightroad4340]

Spencer Charnas granted he is MUCH heavier music but his cover of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” is very well done. If you want to check it out do audio only. KZbin forced a take down of the music video but his band is called Ice Nine Kills

[@gwensummerfield1408]

MY Elvis, simply the BEST, beautiful man with most beautiful heart, lives in mine forever and always 💖🎶🎸😎🙏

[@MetalphysicalMel]

Love this song. My 5th grade teacher brought her "Moody Blue" album to the classroom and I used to skip recess to listen to it. I became an Elvis fan at age 9., Unfortunately after he passed away.

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@HTech123]

with J. D. Sumner's incredible bass voice!

[@michaelcraig9449]

Scotty Moore, Bill Black, and JD Fontana!

[@landonschultz2118]

This was the last song Elvis ever sang. Always save the last for best. We will never forget Elvis.

[@auntbubbyauntbubby6074]

People that aren't tuned into Elvis Presley don't have a clue what they are missing he is absolutely the best ever ❤♥

[@kcrogers7367]

Agreed

[@pattuner9907]

Please look up pastor Bob Joyce Benton Arkansas😎🙏

[@auntbubbyauntbubby6074]

@@pattuner9907 I am so blown away by this my sister has loved EP forever and so have I but listening to a couple songs of EP then listening to pastor Bob it gives me such joy and chills at the same time God bless pastor Bob and everyone Thank you for this I will share this with my family ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@pattuner9907]

@@auntbubbyauntbubby6074 Praying for witness protection for 46 yrs! God is good!!!

[@auntbubbyauntbubby6074]

@@pattuner9907 WOW

[@Cata_raids]

Elvis Presley is not dead he just went home I'm a big fan of Elvis he will always be here. And in a hundred years Elvis will still be in style. And the king will live on

[@63fourtree]

Then Priscilla can let him.rip

[@floweroflife0306]

An amazing duet. Elvis, probably the best artist ever and JD Sumner, probably the most "way down" bass so far.

[@elvispresleydaily3952]

Frick Yeah. Elvis Final recorded song also

[@annuitcceptis8677]

Ken turner and jd sumner are forces to be reckon with

[@williamcason5157]

JD was a amazing bassist. Hit the lowest note ever recorded by a human.

[@floweroflife0306]

@@williamcason5157 True but the same is Nick Val here: A B0. Almost infrasoud. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWYo4iPhrKWZqM

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

​@@williamcason5157yep, double low C, but that wasn't his lowest note, can you imagine him hitting notes lower then the AO, the lowest note on the piano, he did, GO, FO, EO, DO, & CO! That's how low he could actually go!👍✌️

[@Maxheadroom1966]

This song takes me back to when I was a kid. I loved it. Still do.❤❤❤

[@zoltanrex9144]

Wow what a song to finish on, but then again that's why Elvis was King!

[@johncameron2545]

No shit

[@hasanhuseyin2353]

The greatest ever

[@LuannOsbourne]

Normally the final song of a singer is mainly slow but you know what? This song could be used for Elvis going to the afterlife and angels begin to dance

[@MatthewOBrien-ds1xv]

The King is dead. Long live the King.🎼🎸

[@dommirra5429]

Timeless just like Elvis the greatest singer of all time hopefully Lisa Marie is sitting on his lap right now in heaven God bless RIP Elvis & Lisa Marie ✝️🙏

[@ppppssss7971]

Ooooh my head is spinning you got me in your spell a hundred miles a minute a swirling carousel...The King 🤴 🎶

[@lakmaliekohombanarachchi5861]

One of my favourite Elvis songs!! I am actually learning to play it on the piano!!

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

The bass singer is the late great, J.D. Sumner- the world's lowest bass singer, at the end of the song, he hits a double low C, the lowest c on the piano, it's the second or third from the last key witch is an AO, he's actually hit below the AO, he's hit a mind boggling EO, I think that's four notes off the piano I think, just some information, didn't know if you knew👍✌️

[@lakmaliekohombanarachchi5861]

Thanks very much! Useful information!

[@RETROTV1394]

Love this Elvis tune. This song was actually going down the charts just prior to the death of Elvis. After his dearth it shot up the charts and went to #'1 on the country charts and # 14 on the pop charts.

[@peterroberts8027]

Late August 1977 - you couldn't move for this song. I was on holiday in France and I recall it like it was yesterday. Long live The King.

[@neshama1948]

That dramatic ending in this song, in my way of interpreting it, symbolizes how Elvis's life ended, since this song came out 4 days after his death... And it was one of his last number 1 song.

[@7tylerdurden773]

Elvis estaba predestinado a vivir poco

[@stuartspreadbury5740]

Amazing voice to the end. A legend.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

J.D. Sumner hitting the double low C, lowest C on the piano! & he could go another 6 notes lower then that! C0 or D0!👍✌

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

@@kennyhuskisson2684 wouldn't that be E0?

[@officestapler]

@@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc his lowest recorded is G#0 i believe

[@veronicadesmoulin1510]

Beautiful song first time hearing it,.Elvis sure could sing❤❤❤❤

[@sandyRndisco1]

Loved Elvis since I was a child and I still love Elvis!

[@kevinmiller6380]

sandyRndisco1-It's just a shame that people won't let rest instead of trying to convince everybody he's still alive, and in hiding.

[@kevinmiller6380]

sandyRndisco1-It's just a shame that people won't let rest instead of trying to convince everybody he's still alive, and in hiding.

[@senseijuan3230]

Elvis could sing any style of music from country to rock. His voice was supernatural and his charisma unmatched.

[@dessy844]

Ohhhh i love this song.... The part when JD go looooooow ... 😅 Elvis is timeless and still Taking Care of Business ❤

[@traceyraybould7863]

To the end and beyond. The BEST EVER 🤩🤩🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@lilkosy]

One of THE best Elvis songs! Such good memories of my mom & I singin it in the middle of the living room!

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

Very Underrated

[@robtoole2337]

If you listen to it the musical filling is amazing. Always something going on. From a piano note or two in unexpected parts to a bass dragging or drum fills. It has many things going on at once snd over fills perfectly. Takes years for a band to get this tight

[@patriciacarson9168]

Absolutely have always loved this song! Very underrated!!

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@CLIK68]

This is the best Elvis song for me. Always enjoyed listening to this.

[@lonmcq7317]

If fans don't like this, they don't deserve Elvis...

[@davidgibbs7232]

A wonderful song from the King.He never lost that God given voice.

[@rockerg4366]

The Real Deal 👑

[@susantougas1539]

he was older. he was tired. but, HE IS STILL THE F==KING king of rock 'n roll. rest in peace Elvis Aaron,

[@jens-k5e]

Underrated!

[@debbiewatson6528]

Pure Elvis!!!!!🙏🎶❤🎶

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@bonkedwoofy4240]

Really underrated song

[@dariowestern]

Not really. It was a No.1 hit in the UK and Ireland and also reached the Top 20 in the US and Canada. Also covered by Status Quo for their album "Famous In The Last Century".

[@samr2494]

I’m only here after hearing Geoff Castellucci’s amazing cover!

[@janedoe6241]

same here but of course I heard it before..love Geoff's version but..this is the real thing..

[@vvoof2601]

@@janedoe6241 Gonna agree to disagree with you on this. Geoff's version (in my opinion) destroys this one and beats it within an inch of it's life till it begs for mercy.

[@mariaginty4890]

Whoever prefers Geoffs version were not alive on 16/8/77

[@StallionGD]

I personally am a huge fan of Geoff, but the original is better imo I like Geoffs songs where he uses his range to better the song, rather than simply show it off

[@kellettd3]

@@vvoof2601you’re a lunatic too

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

One of his last songs, but his voice was still amazing.

[@susanmelita4311]

Elvis music lives forever. I am very lucky I got the chance to see him in concert. we

[@ccdcassi]

That must of been fantastic Susan, you are so lucky. I was at a school camp in Australia when they came & told us all at assembly - Very sad for the world - Thank You Elvis for your music. Visiting Hawaii next year and will walk the beach where he walked.......LOL

[@coslifehurts]

At 1:58 you can hear Elvis start to hum ‘hold’ and at 2.00 you can hear him definitely start to sing the word ‘hold’ early but then he eventually comes in with ‘hold me again’.This is different from the other official recording I have heard where this has been cut out -really interesting. You can also hear the bit where he comes in early on the demo recordings.

[@perlitapengson6918]

elvis is the best ever legend i have seen elvis will always be remebered

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@dancollins5194]

The Kings last ‘Single’ and the last one I ever bought 🙏 Long live the King

[@richardrimell6289]

I am a big Elvis fan this is my favorite song of all.

[@littlenicola6726]

Elvis love gospel music and it shows in his music

[@halbennett6256]

Surely the bass singer in this is J. D. Sumner. The Guinness Book of World records is supposed to have named him as hitting the lowest note on the planet. That's way on down.

[@Sgt.Hartman]

yep, sure is. he could sing another 6 notes lower than the lowest note at the end of this song. THATS way on down XD

[@Sgt.Hartman]

what i dont understand is why some people thinks it elvis singing "way on down", its sounds nothing like him.

[@tomeddie14]

@@Sgt.Hartman he sings way down. Not way on down. probably what people are referring to

[@huwhodges7720]

@Hal Bennett, So true, JD was THE best bass singer in my opinion, he added so much to Elvis's sound, a true legend.

[@azeemsyed8550]

Pretty sure he has the lowest note and it's in chest. Imagine if he knew some other bass singing techniques like subharmonics

[@davidsilguero1593]

the best Elvis Presley

[@johnhorvath3219]

And it was recorded at Graceland.

[@anonimo-um2ng]

Remember pretty well the first time I heard this on the radio while my dad was driving in 1977, I remember the street name, it was it and it is unforgettable., I love every second of it.

[@theflossi56]

Love the blue album !!!

[@kenwilliams8179]

Growing up in the early 70’s I can remember mama pulling out “the blue record” and playing it on a RCA turntable🙂 ❤️Way Down

[@danielmcevoy976]

Me too. My Dad's car pulled out of the driveway at 3:10 and Elvis started cranking at 3:11. Thank God for 2nd shift. My Mom was my shelter.

[@jeffsullivan2044]

Had the 45 to this song. Only one i owned from Elvis. We were on our way back from a vacation in California. We made it to Idaho Falls on our way home to Calgary Alberta when we heard on the radio. Our family was stunned. I was just about to start high school that September. I remember quite vividly thinking " God, No". Here he had this hit climbing the charts and suddenly, he was gone. Truly tragic!

[@TheThomasmoon]

Elvis will never die just push play

[@paulburden3172]

Elvis long live the king of rock n roll.

[@123Rockchild]

HOW does anyone listen to this song and not start moving and singing the song with Elvis! Good song.

[@millerc-sv6gi]

I am ,my mom loved the King,and I love this song x

[@Queerienlannister]

"Way Down" Babe, you're getting closer The lights are goin' dim The sound of your breathin' Has made the mood I'm in All of my resistance Is lying on the floor Taking me to places I've never been before Ooh, and I can feel it, Feel it, feel it, feel it Way down where the music plays Way down like a tidal wave Way down where the fires blaze Way down, down, way, way on down Ooh, my head is spinnin' You got me in your spell, A hundred magic fingers On a whirling carousel The medicine within me No doctor could prescribe Your love is doing something That I just can't describe Ooh, and I can feel it, Feel it, feel it, feel it Way down where the music plays Way down like a tidal wave Way down where the fires blaze Way down, down, way, way on down Hold me again, Tight as you can I need you so, Baby, let's go Way down where it feels so good Way down where I hoped it would Way down where I never could Way down, down, way, way on down

[@jodyburton9816]

awesome song many one of my favorites.

[@chainamarie03]

Never heard this song before but it's wonderful 🤴

[@kevinmiller6380]

The late JD Summers providing the bass vocals.

[@layachidjoudi3891]

Merci

[@tomahawkchop6095]

Who the fuck would dislike this BEST SONG EVER

[@borat5225]

This song does not set the mood for their Threesome.

[@CaptainCaptainZach]

+Tomahawk Chop Probably Michael Jackson fans.

[@CaptainCaptainZach]

+Tomahawk Chop Fuck those guys.

[@WyattOsubaProductions]

Tomahawk Chop it would be nice if anvils fell on each of their heads.

[@JosephFarmer-by9if]

Way down another favorite Elvis Presley song. All elvis songs are my favorite none of them sux 2 thumbs up good buddy 😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@dariowestern]

Remembering Elvis for his 82nd anniversary.

[@bains731]

I love his costumes.❤

[@S.dukes123]

70s awesome ❤❤

[@wandydeoli5780]

One of the few 70's hits of The King. His four 70's great hits was: The Wonder Of You, Always On My Mind, Burning Love and Way Down

[@calebmcdonald1211]

Would you consider his songs promised land and separate ways big hits or not really

[@ivordavies-se1mx]

The best entertainer who will never be overtaken by any one

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

@1:01 @1:56 @2:26 J D Sumner hitting some supernatural sub bass notes!

[@jismism9515]

Coincidentally - as the title suggests >THE KINGS' last 'official' 45 release; Long live E

[@christophercard5284]

Elvis' honeymoon Circle K ranch is right up the road from my place. Horn Lake, Mississippi, sometimes I drive by w/ a glance while playing an Elvis tune.

[@molonlabe9785]

I think ol' J.D Sumner outdid Elvis on this one I LOVE how J.D. rocks the bass-ment throughout the whole song but especially at the end! So impressed!

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

A double low C at the end! The lowest C on the piano! & he could hit another 6 notes lower then that! A C0 or D0!👍✌

[@maloxi1472]

@@kennyhuskisson2684 Do you have sources (recordings) for that C0/D0 ?

[@rolandhorn6735]

Für mich einer der besten Songs von Elvis.

[@sharmwhitter7645]

Anyone else here due to googling the hell out of Elvis due to his new movie which is spectacular !

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

[@sharmwhitter7645]

@@gregnormal I like watching Icon true movies I appreciate music I’m not really a fan of anyone, amazing music !

[@gregnormal]

@@sharmwhitter7645 Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all his songs is your favourite? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@markmartinez8990]

This single was released in July of 1977. The last single released in Elvis' lifetime. There is a hint of punk rock in this song. About the time punk rock was coming around.

[@123Rockchild]

nah....don't hear the punk rock thing....just pure good ol' music!

[@dariowestern]

Nothing punk about it in the slightest.

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

It has a touch of glam rock, not punk rock.

[@Bonniefr6678]

Gotta love me some Elvis!

[@danefilander6306]

I'm not really a Elvis fan but this song I do like.

[@secondbestpriest]

Same !

[@mr.lennon7036]

ALL HAIL THE KING!

[@conorhayes8818]

Yes all hail John Lennon

[@salvadormarley]

This song is more Elvis than Elvis himself.

[@kenswireart88]

This used to be one of my best Elvis back in the days but listening now it seems times have really changed. I think it should be sped up a little for this generation but still a classis.

[@Lwyse96]

This song was #1 in Ireland for two non-consecutive weeks in September 1977. It can be heard on the 1977 episode of RTÉ's Reeling In The Years.

[@amcmenemy5647]

Great show, that Reeling in the Years. Used to watch it on my visits to the Sacred Sod.

[@davidnissim589]

This was the last single he ever released during his lifetime. He died about 4 weeks after it came out.

[@philoebeddo8724]

This just popped into my head today after years!Had to look it up - now I remember why my 5 year old self loved it so much!..wonder what Elvis is singing about..?🤔

[@jamesdean8882]

AWESOME SONG❤👑

[@billysummers8518]

Go Elvis Makes Me Shiver He Was The King ❤RIP

[@whoremasa8997]

Elvis Presley gives a master class on how to sing rock music here. And, dispite being dead for 42 years, no have come close to taking his crown.

[@eddievinson5436]

Should have been another #1 for Elvis on the hot 100. I've heard it sold upwards of 6 million and it didn't make the top 10. Billboard dropped the ball on this one.

[@billcarr5306]

The king and and forever

[@NickCC23]

Was in the Top 40 when Elvis died.

[@chrisboyle7994]

Reached No.1 in the UK w/e 3 September 1977 and stayed there for 5 weeks.

[@ahacks7692]

Elvis + JD Summers = perfection

[@marymcgivney9041]

That song should be out in the 80 at the disco for me ❤❣❤❣

[@michellehawkins2865]

Here in May 31st 2024. ❤ Elvis Presley Can't be Beat. ❤

[@vivicamatta6273]

Nothing compares to Elvis 👑👑