FIRST TIME HEARING Always On My Mind! Elvis Presley | REACTION

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

"You Guys Are Always On My Mind"... Awww Seph 💖🙏💕 How so very sweet 💛🍯💛 What an absolutely lovely message to sneak in... I see you Seph, I see you 😄 Truth time: When you haven't uploaded videos in more than 2 days I 🎶Say A Little Prayer🎶 for you just throwing out there into the Universe at large my hopes that you are okay and if you are not then my hopes you will be okay soon. You know I just think that's a good way of putting out positive vibes & well wishes out there. Whether there is anything actually to it, I don't know. But I like to think that there is. It's a nice thought & it doesn't cost anyone anything to do & too it takes up only a minute or so of your time to do that. I'm not preaching or anything. It's just 🎶Something🎶 I do. So you could say Seph that you are missed in your absence and that you are indeed on the minds of others of you have been gone too long. Right, I know, enough of the mushy stuff. Onwards & upwards: I'm going to give song info here instead of recording session info. Because reading the comments some are mistaken in their assumption that Willie Nelson wrote it. He did not. Nor was he even the first one to record it. Brenda Lee was actually the first one to record "Always On My Mind" followed by Gwen McCrae who recorded it as "You Were Always On My Mind". What is funny is, this song was written by a guy for all guys whose jobs took them from home a lot and whose wives were at times unhappy with them being gone a lot. Yet the first two people to record this song were women singers. I find that interesting. As for whether Elvis recorded this with Priscilla in mind or not is not confirmed. There is no way to prove or disprove that and too the main writer of the song said that it was just rumor that this song was written for Elvis because he was going through a break up (with his wife). It was not. Read On Below: Always on My Mind" is a ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee and first released by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always on My Mind") in March 1972. Lee's version was released three months later in June 1972. The song has been a crossover hit, charting in both the country and western and pop categories. Elvis Presley's recording was the first commercially successful version of the song. All Music lists more than 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers. While Lee's version reached no. 45 on the US country chart in 1972, other performers reached the Top 20 on the country and/or pop charts in the United States and elsewhere with their own versions: Elvis Presley (1972, US country; UK pop Top Ten); John Wesley Ryles (1979, US country) and Willie Nelson's Grammy Award-winning version (1982, US/Canada country number one; US/Canada pop Top Ten); and the Pet Shop Boys' 1987 hi-NRG/synth-pop interpretation (UK number one; US Top Ten). Always on My Mind" saw no completion until late 1971. Songwriter-guitarist Wayne Carson had about two verses done with the working title "You Were Always on My Mind". He had been occupied in Memphis on a project that required him to stay ten days longer, and he phoned his wife in Springfield, Missouri, to apologize for the delay. She was angry, and he replied: "Well, I know I’ve been gone a lot, but I’ve been thinking about you all the time." This idea struck him as potential song material, and he quickly ended the call so he could capture it on paper. He brought the song back to the recording studio of Chips Moman and worked on it for a few days, but it did not gel. Carson asked for help from his colleague Johnny Christopher (the two had already written the hit song "No Love at All" in 1970) and they composed more of it in Moman's office. Feeling stuck, they appealed for assistance from songwriter Mark James who was walking through the studio. James was exhausted from non-stop music projects, but he ran through the song with Carson and Christopher. By the fourth run-through, the song was finished. Music critic Robert Hilburn said that it was commonly thought in Nashville and Memphis that Elvis Presley's marital troubles were the inspiration of the song, and that it was tailored to fit his musical style. Fueling this conjecture was the fact that James had already written a hit song "Suspicious Minds" for Presley. Carson responded that the song was not written for Presley but for every man. He said that it "was one long apology. It’s sort of like all guys who screw up and would love nothing better than to pick up the phone and call their wives and say, 'Listen, honey, I could have done better, but I want you to know that you were always on my mind.'" recorded "Always on My Mind" on March 29, 1972, a few weeks after his February separation from his wife, Priscilla. The song was popular and critically appreciated and is considered one of Presley's standout songs of the 1970s. The song was released as the B-side of the "Separate Ways" single, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales in excess of one million units. It was listed as a double A-side, reaching number 16 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart in November 1972. In the United Kingdom, "Always on My Mind" (as the A-side) reached the Top Ten in January 1973. In 2013 the recording ranked number one in a poll conducted by ITV, "The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs", just ahead of "Suspicious Minds" and "Can't Help Falling in Love". ABSTUTELY BRILLIANT & TOUCHING REACTION SEPH 💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟 LOVED THIS REACTION WOW! RARE IT IS A SONG THAT GETS YOU CLOSE TO TEARY- EYED! SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 Just to say: I think a lot of people can relate to this song, a lot of people, all across the gamut. TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕

[@bjrn1]

AMEN!!!

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@bjrn1 ⚡🙏⚡

[@thepuma2012]

Thank you Sammy - all the time they play this song on the radio they say that willie nelson was the original, even this week I heard that. I thought it was, because he was always playing it live . By the way, Elvis never did this live........ Have a nice sunday and all the best to you

[@medfordvictra9031]

I want to thank u so much for the lovely comments and the love u have for Elvis with u young guy's loving him so much will always keep him alive and in our hearts bless u so much

[@sherrera66]

70’s Elvis I love this era I feel his voice was the best and he belted these songs aww live it will come lol and it’s even more heart wrenching watching him sing this Omg. Elvis how we miss you. He made u cry laugh and just melancholy in the 70’s. Still so much more to come. TCB⚡️

[@honeysucklerose134]

A few years ago this song was voted The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song on a U.K. tv programme.

[@victoriarios3726]

I've heard this song bunches of times and I've teared up bunches of times. That's Elvis. WE❤U ELVIS.❤❤❤

[@adhe0505adhe0505]

Would love for you to react to Elvis´ Fun in Acapulco songs❤ Seen you react to bossa nova baby and Guadalajara, but the other one´s are also bangers. Have a nice weekend!

[@SephPlays]

I have already reacted to all the movie songs here on the channel but a bunch of them were removed for copyright issues a few weeks back unfortunately "Including them fromn Fun in acapulco" 😭😭😭😭

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@SephPlays That stinks Seph. All of that hard work... I'd be ticked off AND gutted. The fact that you have stuck with Elvis for this long in spite of all of the 🎶Trouble🎶 is admirable indeed Seph. Though that could also mean that you've a tenacious streak in you a mile wide 😁

[@florinfrentiu1383]

Triple volcano and the greatest ballad of the 70s by Elvis

[@gorse9030]

Yes you nailed this one Seph - In a restricted list of I think of 20 plus Elvis songs it was voted number 1 by a UK TV audience in 2013 edging out Suspicious Minds - yes a top notch recording.

[@Ntass1]

banger all day. Wille nelson hit . Elvis made this his own.

[@raymondturner3952]

Not a Willie Nelson cover. Willie Nelson didn't write it and Elvis recorded it about 10 years before Willie Nelson.

[@lechat8533]

This deserves the S-rank. There is a rehearsal version of this, and I`m very glad you feel that way, Seph. I believe most of us can relate to these lyrics. I`ve always imagined that he thought of Priscilla when he sang this. Great reaction. Thank you, Seph.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

He said it wasn't personal. He just loved the song.

[@WoodsWoman822]

​@jennyjorgensen9935 Yes, he did say that but, he was referring specifically to the beautiful song "YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN" which he then went on to say, was written by Marty Robbins, who did not write "You Were Always On My Mind".

[@WoodsWoman822]

Elvis Recorded this song a few weeks after he and Priscilla Seperated and Priscilla said in an interview (which is on KZbin) that Elvis Gave her the record after he recorded it.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

@@WoodsWoman822, he said it about this song, too.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

​@@WoodsWoman822, Priscilla said it?? She says a lot of untrue things about her Ex.

[@dcftcb7764]

Was never done live sadly 👑✌️

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

I've heard this gorgeous song soooooooo many times and it hits my heart!!! I think we all can relate to this song his voice is gorgeous and soooooooo much feeling SSSSSSSSS Rank yes love you missed you

[@Elvista]

Stunning....just so gorgeous, this song and Elvis' vocalisations. On my daily Elvis playlist. I'm in love all over again 😍💯⚡❤️

[@Laura-M-L]

Nice self reflection song. He sang it with emotion, of course. I love this, beautiful! S rank for sure!

[@rebeccamccoy7294]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnnemarieSwarts]

With Burning Love and Always On My Mind you've come to the apex of 1972 performances. ❤ IMO only one more to go to complete the trio of Top 3 1972 songs.

[@roustabout583]

This and Burning Love!!!

[@TheBohemianAngels]

Elvis always seemed to keep getting better and better all the time. That's why he was the King of music. Another song that should have been #1. And you know what's always upset me about this? That Willie Nelson took it 5 years after Elvis' death, and re-did it at a much slower country style version and had a huge #1 for sure on the country (Elvis may have), but also remained #1 in the pop charts for many weeks. Pissed me off. I like WIllie, but come on, compared to E? No way. I guess Willie had the perfect time to take this song after Elvis' death and took advantage of it.

[@christinemallard-sx2on]

Totally totally agree with you!!!

[@robbansa]

Wille did the song 1982, 5 years after Elvis death. I agree with all the rest.

[@TheBohemianAngels]

@@robbansa thanks for the correction.

[@balovett]

The first version of this I heard was Willie Nelson's truly amazing cover of it in 1982. This was a favorite of my parents as well. It was released during a period of time when my folks were listening to quite a bit of Willie's music, and hence, so was I. Other great covers Willie did around this period include "Georgia On My Mind" and "All of Me". And then Pet Shop Boys also did a fantastic dance version in 1987 released on my favorite album of theirs, INTROSPECTIVE. Elvis' version here is superb. The first time hearing it for me as well. It brought me to tears, and I thought it might to you as well right here >> (3:45) ELVIS: "Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied..." (2:23) SEPH: "Oh, you satisfy me every day!" Very sweet and funny! "How that makes me feel, is like, he's singing it directly to me as well. Which is even more upsetting because I'd forgive him in a bloody heartbeat. I don't care if you weren't there. I'll forgive you! Just because he wasn't there on a couple days that I kind of wanted you there, it doesn't mean that I don't love you any less. It kills me. Songs like this kill me because it really does feel like he's singing it directly to you." (4:54) It's this personal relationship with Elvis, that you have mentioned several times in the past, that heightens the emotions you express in each of your reactions to his songs and performances, and makes your videos so compelling to watch.

[@SephPlays]

Pet shop boys sang this too? How the heck did i miss this as i listened to most of their stuff like a year ago here on the channel 😅 This song is powerful for sure! It's the closest ive been to tearing up from a studio song, so i can understand completely Brad 🥹

[@balovett]

@@SephPlays Your Pet Shop Boys reactions are amongst my favorites. I just rewatched "Love Comes Quickly" and was reminded of your lovely analogy to strawberries and cream on a summer's day. Particularly applicable today.

[@TheKopyKatz]

One of his best 🔥🔥🔥

[@scottcowell882]

Seph love love your reactions unfortunately Elvis never sung it live on stage but there is a video of Elvis singing this in the studio it’s also on the Elvis on tour documentary it’s such a powerful masterpiece ❤❤❤❤

[@helenludlow2331]

Yay - another 🌋 - such a beautiful song that Elvis sings to perfection - love it and it's so gorgeous to listen to ⭐⭐⭐

[@TAnucci]

💕💕💕💕❤❤💕💕💕💕 Elvis has been on my mind since the 60's. Beautiful reaction Seph. Thanks!

[@kathifielder1110]

Yay! Another S rank!! I don't know of any concert clips of this song, but you'll get to see a video of The Elvis singing it in the studio.

[@martineethier3388]

A Fabulous version Elvis magic

[@martine3005]

Absolutly beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Like Elvis was. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mandyheath1793]

Such a beautiful song, very emotional, we would all forgive Elvis, no doubt about that ❤️❤️

[@WoodsWoman822]

🌿🥀🌿🥀🌿🥀🌿🥀🌿🥀🌿🥀🌿 Such a Beautiful but Sad Song. Elvis sings it with such Emotion and Feeling. Elvis Recorded this a couple of weeks after he and Priscilla Seperated 💔 Priscilla said in an interview, that Elvis gave her a Copy of this record. Here is a Video showing Elvis in the Studio Recording This Song with Pictures of he and Priscilla mixed in. Elvis Presley "ALWAYS ON MY MIND" Elvis Recording in the Studio (Best Sound, Picture, With Never Before Seen Pictures/Video's of Elvis & Priscilla Added) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHeYl4ppYp53m6ssi=HzYJ1Air5jxquiQf

[@m.stimson3829]

Thank you so much for sharing this Seph ❤️ 💗 💕 💖 💜 ♥️, I think it's a very bittersweet ballad and I heard other [cover] version of this song 🎵 like Willie Nelson , I also heard the 1 by Pet Shop Boys as well 💙 ❤️ but I guess Elvis ' was the 1st to be on [radio]air play ▶️ 💙(or something)?... also(here is a bonus), I know react to songs by Depeche Mode on this channel and I do believe Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode's front man)also did a version of this song as well (only it was either of his solo or his side project the Soulsavor )... thank you 😊 💙 ❤️ that's all for now.

[@robbansa]

Willie Nelson didn't write it, he made a cover version in 1982, 10 years after the Elvis version.

[@ruthsimon7035]

So beautiful, magical! ❤ One of the best songs from our ELVIS!❤Great reaction!

[@SharonMatthews-h3w]

One of his best ever

[@jackcarson6288]

This was not written by Willie Nelson writer's Wayne Carson/Johnny Christopher/Mark James. Released by Elvis 72 released by Willie Nelson 82

[@carriemichelle322]

BANGER BANGER BANGER All DAY LONG!!! ❤

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

Seph, you are on our minds, too. Such a wonderful channel!!!❤ A lovely song by Elvis. No one else could come close to this recording. YES!!! S rank!!❤❤❤

[@terrymeddings5563]

Now your talking, this is a great song,play it again sam.

[@miguela4477]

It's a common misconception that this was written by Willie Nelson, but it was actually written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James. (Mark James also wrote “Suspicious Minds”.) It was first recorded by Brenda Lee and then many others, including the Pet Shop Boys’. (😳) Elvis' was the first commercially successful version of the song, but Willie Nelson won a Grammy for his in 1982. I personally love both Elvis' and Willie's versions.

[@KlippityKlop1]

Seems like a lot of people think this is Willy Nelson’s song…..but Elvis did it first and best!

[@robbansa]

Brenda Lee was the first to sing it, Elvis did it best.

[@jennyoconnell7217]

Love it, absolutely deserves S rank.

[@carstenwitt1697]

Great Great Great...i love you Elvis

[@davidpisachubbe7869]

You are on a roll, Seph. You have ranked the last several songs the same as I would have. That means that you have great judgement 🙂.

[@allandickson8576]

commenting before watching -can almost guarantee will be an S rank - just an absolute stormer of a song with that incredible voice.

[@robbansa]

Separate Ways part 2.😢 Another song that describes his recent broke up marriage. There have been other recordings of this song, but this is the ultimate version imo. I actually also like The Pet Shop Boys version, which was released in 1987, in tribute to his 10 year passing anniversary. Yes this is truly a top notch Elvis classic, it fits his life and his marriage/divorce at that time. The lyrics are a masterpiece and his pleading voice you just feel what hes feeling. Unfortunately no live recording, but there is video from when he sings it in a studio environment. Many have sung it, but nobody as good and heartfelt like this imo.😢

[@Elvista]

Nothing to do with his personal life. He says this in an interview....he chooses songs because he believes his fans will enjoy them. The Red West song is about Red West....not Elvis himself. Don't confuse yourselves.... Elvis wasn't losing sleep over ex-wife P'zilla, he only focused on his beloved daughter.

[@robbansa]

@@Elvista I don't need your opinions on Elvis or the people that surrounded him.

[@dcftcb7764]

👑✌️

[@timcarr6401]

I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee is the classic sorry song.

[@jjbud3124]

Yes. One of the best.

[@debbyschultz1729]

Beautifully sung by "The Elvis!" ❤❤❤❤❤❤!! The song was actually written and performed by Willie Nelson. ❤❤❤❤❤❤Beautiful Lyrics!! Seph you are always on my mind, Always Love Your Reactions!!

[@robbansa]

Willie Nelson didn't write it, he made a cover version in 1982, 10 years after the Elvis version.

[@donnaselfon2969]

No this was written by 3 guys.. Wayne Carson..Mark James and Johnny Christopher and the 1st one to record it was Brenda Lee....

[@AlwaysEPDoris]

Sad song. About Pricilla? Who knows? But its true of alot of relationships. Dont take your love for granted! Love Elvis

[@Elvista]

Why do people assume Elvis is singing about the ex-wife he didn't want nor care about? Lol

[@RITWINS]

I've just got three words to say to this Seph and I know you are familiar with them. 'Pet Shop Boys'.

[@SephPlays]

They sang this song!??? How the heck did i miss that when i was reacting to them? 👀

[@RITWINS]

@@SephPlays It was number one for 4 weeks.

[@StacyMoore241]

Priscilla said in an interview a year or so ago that she believes that this song was directed at her.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

😂🤣 of course she did.

[@Elvista]

It wasn't. In P'zilla's dreams, though. Perhaps, she confused herself with "devil in disguise"....lol. Elvis said in an interview almost all the songs he sang were not based on his personal life, but for the enjoyment of his beloved fans. A few were dedicated to his beloved mother and daughter. He also chose to sing a few songs brought to him by his friends and associates.

[@bjrn1]

Now you're really on fire, Seph. Heartwarming reaction 👍❤⚡

[@bee3541-y7s]

There's a studio version of this. It's muvh better than looking at a cover.

[@DDee1414]

Beautiful song full of emotion. It was recorded around the time he and Priscilla split up. Priscilla said that he gave her a copy of the song so seems likely that she was “on his mind” while singing it.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

I don't believe anything Priscilla says...sorry. She lies all of the time.

[@DDee1414]

@@jennyjorgensen9935 yes I know what you mean. I know those close to him said he was sad when she left so I could see maybe him thinking about the failed marriage but who really knows. I take what she says with a grain of salt too because she does change her stories.

[@Elvista]

False. End of story

[@Elvista]

​@@DDee1414Elvis asked to be separated and initiated the divorce process. He didn't care about P'zilla....he cared about his beloved daughter. Big difference

[@gewoonieko]

He uses a lot off words just saying sorry, right? One off the most wonderfull songs a if u ask me. ❤

[@kratos9913]

if you had to choose between mj and elvis who would you choose?

[@SephPlays]

I listen to them both on a daily basis pretttyyyyyy much equally I couldn't choose between them. Both sang amazing songs, both have amazing voices, both had an amazing influence on future generations, Both died young. Both have had awful things said about them. Both have been made fun of. Both died young. Both were extremely generous to a fault. In my opinion they are both Kings. BUT having said that. Michael is a muchhhhhhhhhhh better dancer, Like DAMN. Sorry but he might be the best dancer i've ever seen "The man could have been just a dancer and still have been super famous in my opinion" Even having said that i still like them equally though. I've listened to Kentucky Rain and Thriller about the same amount of times for example haha

[@kratos9913]

yeah i think that no one was and will ever be at michael's level ​@@SephPlays

[@Elvista]

Elvis had everything but the choreographed dance moves and engineered stage acts of MJ. There's Elvis and then there's everyone else.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

Really good tune. I’ve always enjoyed this one, but it’s not one of Elvis’ Top 20 ballads. Top 40-50.

[@ianraymondback]

Your in big big trouble seth elvis definitely sings this live 😅

[@robbansa]

Where's the proof?

[@RonaldBoyer-b2w]

Seph! This and Burning Love are very good songs...but rare S's?!!!!!!! No there are a bunch more Elvis songs that would be S but not on your list, alas.

[@RonaldBoyer-b2w]

In other words there are many Elvis songs that are better than those 2 and are S's!!!!

[@SephPlays]

S Rank is only for songs that are my favourites *At that moment in time* my s rank songs have changed so many times over the past 2 years of doing this haha

[@MrSchackai]

Written by Willie Nelson. Elvis sang with the emotion of personal experience. Many of his later songs were heartbreak songs. He sang from a broken heart.

[@robbansa]

Willie Nelson didn't write it, he made a cover version in 1982, 10 years after the Elvis version.

[@Elvista]

Broken heart? From what, the death of his mother? Absolutely. Nothing to do with his divorce.... Elvis couldn't care less about P'zilla, his main concern was his beloved daughter.

[@robbansa]

@@Elvista I rather live in my "delusional fantasy", than in your Hell.🖕Another evil jezebel or is it the same... 🤔 You need an exorcist real bad. All that hate isn't good for you or anyone else that you come in contact with.

[@magnuslofgren2441]

I must admit that Elvis does this GREAT, but I also love Willie Nelson's version of this song, otherwise I seldom like anyone other then Elvis to sing these songs

[@katiemartin2279]

Sorry Seph but I have to pick you up on this,this song is definitely S rank for sure,but I noticed Bridge over Troubled Water has disappeared from S rank. Don't understand why.Also less than 300 of your reactions available on KZbin and I know full well you have done way more than that.Went looking for your first reaction to Kentucky Rain and it isn't there 😢

[@SephPlays]

Hundreds of my videos have been removed for copyright issues in the past few weeks 😭😭😭😭

[@katiemartin2279]

@@SephPlays I'm sad now.

[@joannasuwara1784]

Where is my man Michael Jackson?

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

On Seph's Michael reactions. Did you get lost?❤❤❤

[@joannasuwara1784]

@@jennyjorgensen9935 no, its just seph's didnt react to his concert for full 2 days and thats why im asking. I know where is the rest of it but thanks for reminding

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

​@@joannasuwara1784, be patient, Dear. He will get to it.

[@SephPlays]

That MJ concert is extremely well protected by copyright, it takes 48 hours for a video to become *Unblocked* and i haven't even put it on KZbin yet. So we are looking at about Wednesday for the next song unfortunately 😕 this isn't my fault, blame the company who owns the rights to that performance 😅

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

​@@Barbara-lb5yt, true.❤😂

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

This was written by Willie Nelson. Willie went to Vegas to see him perform this number. He slipped in late so no one knew he was even in the audience. So Elvis failed to introduce him, which he always did in his shows. Willie loved hearing it even though he was never recognized. He later said he wish Elvis had recorded it first. Thanks Seph.

[@jerper8963]

Not written by Willie Nelson.

[@raymondturner3952]

Elvis did record it before Willie Nelson because Willie Nelsin didn't write it.

[@dcftcb7764]

Definitely not written by Willie

[@robbansa]

Willie Nelson didn't write it, he made a cover version in 1982, 10 years after the Elvis version.

[@gorse9030]

You seem to have done exceedingly well with this comment 🙂