Elvis Presley And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind

[ginni184]

elvis touched my heart , changed my thoughts not selfish anymore !!!!!

[DaBigWillay]

He is the best ever and its hard to pick a favorite song but this is in my like top 5

[eddied111]

I was 3 in 1979 one of my first memories was

Listening to this (by Neil Diamond) in

My dad's old Jag!

[dmpahowe]

Absolutely fantastic, I heard it for the first time this week, if it was released now, I 'm sure it would be a hit

[truscotsman45]

@dmpahowe can we start a petition to get this song released on a single would deff go to number ` and knock the wannabes off the top

[truscotsman45]

@dmpahowe can we start a petition to get this song released on a single would deff go to number 1 and knock the wannabes off the top

[drbooo]

Andy Williams also did this Incredible song. And I for the sake of god can't find it. BUT I do have a copy of I recorded off of the radio back in the 1970's on a cassette.

Elvis Rock on... You be the Man...

[to1jg]

When I listen to this song I feel compelled to compare it with those produced by the talentless wannabes who continue to emerge from the likes of the X factor. This is proper singing from a huge natural talent not the over sung, over produced and over hyped rubbish from the current crop of so called stars. I feel privileged to have witnessed Elvis at his very best - he will live on forever. I too heard it for the first time on Radio 2 on Sat morning.

[Monterey2am]

Fantastic song by The King. Heard it for the first time today on BBC Radio 2. Why dont songs like this get played more?!!

[truscotsman45]

@Monterey2am like u i heard this for the first time on radio 2 on sat morning this song should be released as a single and just watch it go to number 1 hi sings this better than neil diamond ( sorry to all the neil diamond fans)

[katkrazy3308]

Elvis was also blessed with a caring and loving heart. He believed in sharing his good fortune. Elvis is a wonderful gentleman inside and out. I love Elvis.

[deannamarie29]

all of us who were blessed to have seen Elvis live on stage are just that....blessed ! Elvis had a relationship with his fans that todays artists could not even comphrehend let alone achieve. When he died it was as though we had lost a close family member. We are all better for having known him. We miss you E !!

[rarebutgreat]

One of my all time favourite tracks by any artist. It still give me goosebumps everytime I hear it. For me this was Elvis best recording period. Thanks for posting it

[Houdini774]

So sad Elvis, you are gone from us yet you will live forever in eternity. I think where you are now the music must be beyond great. Wonderful music was your element. You are free now and travel between the winds.

[andrewshere]

I'm currently reading George Klein's book, "Elvis, My Best Man" and he has a story about this. Klein had met Neil Diamond at the American Sound Studios, where he had just recorded Sweet Caroline, and taken him to his (Klein's) TV show. ND gave GK his personal phone number in case a chance came to do something with Elvis. When Elvis booked the studio, GK called ND and ND sent an acetate of this song by special delivery. GK took it to Graceland and Elvis loved it. (page 196 - it's a great book)

[plexgate]

Love this song.

Enjoy his music, a blessing

A kind man with a good heart.

He is missed.

[MrMazins1]

Beautiful version of this Neil Diamond composition.

[TheLICHICK]

IT WOULD BE COOL IF THERE WAS VIDEO OF ELVIS ACTUALLY SINGING THIS SONG. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON & SONG. LOVE YOU FOR EVER E

[alimac42]

still waiting ..its been two months ..as i though nobody got back to me .becuse there is no one who can sing like ,elvis aaron presley

[SamBlob]

My sisters will probably kill me for saying this, but I think this sounds better than the Neil Diamond version.

[Johan985]

Grazie Jackie61too per il bellissimo video, le immagini e la voce di Elvis fanno un'atmosfera particolare così bella e dolce. Il mio pensiero e la mia apprensione in queste ore sono a Memphis e a Graceland minacciati dalla grande piena del Mississippi.

Ancora grazie della bella musica, un saluto dall'Italia

[alwaysdonnie72]

i LOVE this song......

[Ms77Bluestar]

This has the most fantastic 'velvet' sounding voice you rarely come across, a perfect gem shining bright bathing our hearts ****

[SuperKiera22]

i think this song neil diamond but when this man sing it i lose all words to speak..oh and he also very attractive man...absoulute smile melts me...

[alimac42]

who could sing this song after the master ???? if you know get back to me ..i bet i will be waiting a vey long time tcb to elfans

[1943AngelEyes]

@alimac42 That you will my Love no one will ever sing as the King did. He was our King of music but he belonged to GOD thats the reason many times in the middle of a show he would just switch a song because he listened to the BIG MAN UPSTAIRS. GOD gave this gift to ELVIS and ELVIS never let him down not one time. Did he sin. Yes We all do. But when it came to hearing the voice of GOD he knew what GOD wanted him to do. This is one of the reasons he was so LOVED because he LOVED US. Hugs Bobbie

[AbbbasGirl]

Elvis sings this even better than Neil Diamond. He again takes a song and makes it uniquely Elvis' version. It was delightful to listen to this today!

[leon41075]

American Studios in Memphis was double booked on the day this was recorded - with Elvis and Neil Diamond so they made a deal that Elvis could have the studio as long as he recorded one of his songs and this is the result

[Paul45Commando]

@leon41075 I don't believe that.Never heard of that before.How could you double book a studio with the biggest star on the planet and Neil Diamond.Either it's bollocks or somebody wasn't doing their job.

[matizzle32]

@Paul45Commando

Leon41075 is partially wrong. Neil Diamond had the studio booked, but once Chips Moman found out Elvis was in town looking to record he said, "Fuck Neil Diamond...get Elvis here." Elvis, a good friend of Neil Diamond, felt bad about it and asked Diamond if he could record some of his tracks. The rest is history.

[swiftrage]

@leon41075  Actually, Elvis was a pretty good show biz friend with Neil Diamond. Neil had wanted Elvis to cover one of his songs for a very long time. They hadn't found the right song to do it with until this came along. Neil sent it to Elvis and he liked it enough to record it. The rest is music history and better than music present with Elvis' voice. The King of Rock, Country, Soul, the King of music.

[LimerickElvis]

love it great peace

[ferbert716]

I have that same lip thing, so I love doing the "little mama", quote. Elvis was by far the most beautiful man, I think I have ever seen. He was just too damn good looking...

[KingCreole74]

Finally a video which sticks to pictures exclusively from the time period of the song! A+++ double thumbs up!

[EenterE]

Awesome !

[LimerickElvis]

watch my videos sing this song Peace.:)

[HarleyBlues1]

Super ! Merciiiiiiiii !

[54nomore]

This is the best rendition of this song I ever heard.

[robinctfm]

my and our hero

ty friend 

tcb

robin

[LimerickElvis]

he was the best singer in the world that time and now i am ok have a look at me

[MAGICO240]

This version made me cry.

[MNK1958]

Beautiful!! No other words can express it better!

[bleachblad1]

Extremely touching this version, indeed!

[jrmelmer]

mark lindsay also does a real nice version of this

[lilmisssparra]

i love elvis presley. this song is so beautiful! he was a blessed man who did good things with his talents. RIP. <3

[bridger012]

Bijna net zo mooi als van Neil Diamond, wel een schitterend achtergrond koor.

[elvistattoo1964]

What a fabulous song....I'm blown away every time I hear it. 

[brad04970]

I can't get this song outofmy head.. this could have been his best song ever...

[borders4ever]

Neil Diamond might have wrote this for Elvis.......but Elvis does not sing it with the emotion and passion that Diamond does....

[brad04970]

@borders4ever come on,,,, what are you hearing??? After Elvis did a song no other singer dared sing it..

[borders4ever]

@brad04970 What am I hearing??? This has nothing to do with no one doing Elvis covers. I am a huge fan of Elvis even visited Graceland.......like I said Neil Diamond performs this in a much more moving way. That simple, it's not a hate message for Elvis's singing, merely making a comment, which I am free to do.

Also I see your other comment about what the song was about......It is a love song........and a very beautiful love song with touching lyrics.

[brad04970]

Really like this song, Back in 69 - 70's Elvis started getting a lot of B side songs,, then Neil wrote this for Elvis... Elvis asked G.Cline what the song ment... I'm not sure but, I think he wanted to make sure it wasn't a hippie song...

Thanks for Posting We'll never forget you Elvis... your music will live on forever

[rddbba]

he should have donated his seed sperm to have more of him surely one would be a singer like daddy. Oh heaven oh GOD what a loss...bring on another Angel like him to sing for us.....I know I had one just like him or better myrddjpcpcbbasggs.

[Alant15]

@rddbba 'Should have donated his seed' What a thought? Maybe he should have!

[19betty50]

What a great song and what a great voice!!! Can listen to it all day.Thanks to Neil Diamond for writing.

[preshnz]

my all time favourite Elvis song. Thanks Neil Diamond. :o)

[ChappersLaNoCry]

hi there i bin a elvis fun for so long now hes voice 

[Udie485]

I love this!!  Once again Elvis did it and made another song his own.

[robinctfm]

long tCb elvis

[tonkabonbonka6915]

Lovely song!Well done,Elvis!

[Saphachannel]

What a gift! What a voice! Thanks Elvis wherever you are!

[elvispresley11]

His voice in 69' was the best! Songs like Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, Don't cry daddy were legendary!

[preshnz]

This is my all time FAVOURITE Elvis song. Thanks Neil DIamond wohooooooooooooo!!

[IdoubledogdareU]

written by the legendary Neil Diamond, one of the few recording artists who could compete artistically and commercially with the King in the 70's. Elvis did a great rendition of this song but Neil had the feeling behind it that only the original songwriter/singer could possess.

[illusionistdave]

@IdoubledogdareU I never thought Neil as having feeling.

[IdoubledogdareU]

written by the legendary Neil Diamond, one of the few recording artists who could compete artistically and commercially with the King in the 70's. Elvis did a great rendition of this song but Neil had the feeling behind it that only the original songwriter/singer could possess.

[idartist45]

Thank you for posting Elvis. I know nothing about how to post, but your posts give me great enjoyment. I am 65 years old and grew up during his rise. The most fantastic singer in the world. My only regret is I never got to meet him. This is my favorite song, it is beautiful. Next Favorite is "tomorrow is a long time" Then all the rest. Thank you again.

Bill

[browneyedgirlllll]

his voice is perfect. and so effortless. such a gift.

[Albacorewing]

I do not like this new You Tube system.  It is impossible to remove a post or edit once if you note a minor misspelling. I think U-Tube needs to change this format.

[Albacorewing]

Elvis did the best version of this song. Second was by Mark Lindsay and the Diamond version was third best. However, the Elvis version was best due to the back-up refrain.

[Albacorewing]

Elvis did the best version of this song. Second was by Mark Lindsay and the Diamond version was third best.

[fillmore593]

Beautiful underrated song. Long live the king!

[deebro65]

i think i have loved elvis for as long as i can remember. i still sit and look at his pictures and i still cry just like i did when i was about 3 yrs old. i guess true love never dies. to look at his beautiful smile still has the same affect on me as it always has. i will love you for ever and ever my precious elvis aron presley!!!

[marymungoandmidge]

I love this song! recorded at American Sound Studios in Memphis, visited there in 87, what an experience, shame its no longer there! love u Elvis!!!!

[ytgmm]

Great video for a wonderful song; Elvis will live forever with his songs...

[Sjoerdzwaan92]

What an amazing song where Elvis lays in all his soul and emotions. I can't stand the fact that I only 'discovered' this song today. His musical abilities are timeless, proven by the many younger fans he has of which I am one as well. A major thanks for the upload Jackie!

[rosechris48]

@Sjoerdzwaan92 Hi, just seen your comment on the Elvis video, Elvis has made so many wonderful songs, enjoy hun. x

[wonittwice]

Amazing, greatest singer of all time. Listen to the great mans sweet sweet voice... Thanks for posting

[cher65p4]

He was diffently a gift from god. He was so blessed, he had the looks, talent, humor, laughter oh i could go on an on. And we were soooo blessed to have him when we did.

[notnormals]

@cher65p4

I agree with everything you said except I REALLY wish we had him now today also.

[veniciios]

Great song, Elvis singing is perfect, nobody do more. i don't know this music, is very, very beatifull.

Venicio

[joseespinoza7289]

neil diamond called elvis and thanked him for sining this song

[veniciios]

@joseespinoza7289 , Gracias amigo, Elvis és único. Yo no conicia esta música, es mui linda la cancion.

Venício

[illusionistdave]

Really? That's awesome!:)

[jbrandiwine]

Both Neil and El sing superbly, and both voices lend a special sense of expression to the song. Neil has a soulful, lonely sound while Elvis has a sweet softness, soulful in a different way. Both men knew loneliness and sorrow, and it seems to have given depth and character to their voices and perspectives on life and love.

[54nomore]

I love Neil Diamond I consider him Americas greatest singer/songwriter. But The King is my favorite singer of all and he nails this great song by Neil Diamond, Priceless!......

[soobeng]

I guess people don't call him the king for no reason. he made this song so original.

[54nomore]

The King always had a way of making songs by other artist his. It was a genius I found extraordinary. He took old folksy and old time African American tunes and made them platinum hits. The rest as you know is history..

[ATOMTAYLOR]

My favourite Elvis song! Thanks!

[behzadmusic1]

great song, thanks for sharing :)

[washin5]

I love this song too!! Neil Diamond wrote it. He is a brilliant songwriter and Elvis was a brilliant performer.

[howthewebwaswoven]

Very great song...:o)

[gorseway305]

If only the man in the street heard this instead of the staple diet of Hound Dog etc. - near perfection.

[marchog]

Well he did all he could! What was it? 700 songs? 500 orchestrations ready live. But yes this was his most creative, and most unknown time. But this boy could sing the phone book.

[discomadame]

Oh,this is so beautiful.

[1wolfiesLady]

wheres all the great pics. from? <3 please they are so great and beautiful-i must have them! <3

[kellyf0701]

i LOVE IT!!~ thanks for sharing this with me BloodNGutts..a new favrite of mine for sure!~ x x x

[zekerswel]

Briljant.

[ailanu1]

I`ll agree katcrazy3308. Ther is no other.

I`m glad I lived in the same time

as He did!

[rizzy56]

sharon xxxxxxxx

[1oldson]

a Niel Diamond song.

only one sings it better (IMO)

you just heard it

[katkrazy3308]

A beautiful song sang by a beautiful man, Elvis. Elvis is indeed an Angel. Elvis has a beautiful heart and soul. Wonderful in ever way. I Love everything about Elvis.

[RebekaBaumgarte]

me too. Elvis is my God

[rocknrollfoever]

Well done!!!!!!

[chaltaro]

Great song

Voice angel

[LivinFree999]

Such an Awesome Song

omg

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[Ingridelisabeth12]

Thank you Jackie! This song is very good, top 5.

[alhenrymc]

just listen dim all the lights ...try it ,it works

[markfretwell1]

More great pix Jackie to a very poignant song written by a superstar & sung by the King

[LindaSueF]

Elvis is the Artist of the Century! And, he STILL ROCKS! Long Live The King!

[billbakayi]

a wonderful song!! LOVELY!!

[BloodNGutts]

One of the elite songs by the King. It's one of my personal top 5 songs .

[Jannyca]

Thanks Alan, for sharing. Great song!

And thank you Jackie for posting,

***** and Favorite!

[BloodNGutts]

: )

[IrishEyesRSmiling071]

:-)

Thanks for sharing...it's so beautiful!

[MNag70]

A very special and perfect video!!! great photos of the king!

[ademirmaffezzolli]

thanks!!!! great!!!

[FUCKYALLITSMYNAME]

jackie you got my vote you have the best sounding and great pics of the king you kick ass thank you for shareing

[BloodNGutts]

That's a good one jackie

[ThreeD2007]

I see you have managed to put together every gorgeous picture out there. It held my attention. Great video and I really like this song.

[halimah1935]

A truly beautiful song sung by a truly beautiful man.

[kmmleap]

love this song so much great vioce and great man

[Jackiej61too]

Written by Neil Diamond. Elvis recorded it February 18, 1969 at American Sound Studios in Memphis, TN. It is available on Back in Memphis, From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis, Suspicious Minds (1999), and From Nashville to Memphis-The Essential 60s Masters, which is where this version is from.

[ElvisSacramento]

This is such a very beautiful, relaxing, soothing and peaceful song. Elvis' rendition of it should be way, way, way better known than it actually is. This is one of only two songs that Elvis recorded that were written by Neil Diamond. Neil Diamond is easily one of the greatest songwriters ever. This video was absolutely perfect in every way, 10 Stars as always Jackie.