There's A Honky Tonk Angel
Elvis Presley
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When was the last time you kissed me And I don't mean a touch now and then It's been a long time since you felt like my woman And even longer since I felt like your man So tell me if you think it's over And I'll leave it up to you how it ends 'Cause if you don't want the love I can give you Well there's a honky tonk angel who will take me back in You never look at me and say "I love you" How much more do you think I can stand Oh, there's an old friend out there and she's waiting Lord she's happy just holding my hand So tell me if you think it's over And I'll leave it up to you how it ends 'Cause if you don't want the love I can give you Well there's a honky tonk angel who will take me back in Yes, there's a honky tonk angel who will take me back in
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10 facts about this song
Origin"There's a Honky Tonk Angel" was originally a country song popularized by the artist Conway Twitty. Elvis Presley later recorded his own version of the song.
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Year of ReleaseThe Elvis Presley version of the song was released as part of his album "Promised Land" in 1975.
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Song's InfluenceThe song is often regarded as one of Elvis's best foray into country music, showcasing his adaptability across different music genres.
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CollaborationThe song was a collaborative effort between two important songwriters, Troy Seals, and Denny Rice. It's one of many instances highlighting Elvis's ability to work phenomenally well with various writers and musicians.
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Album SuccessThe song, alongside the rest of the Promised Land album, reached No.1 in the Billboard's "Top Country Albums" which also marked Elvis's fifth number one on the chart.
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LyricsThe song tells the story of a man struggling with loneliness, as he finds solace in a woman in a honky tonk bar.
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Live PerformancesElvis did not perform the song often in his live performances. However, one notable live rendition was during a 1975 concert in Ashville, North Carolina.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song itself did not chart as a single, its parent album, "Promised Land," did exceptionally well, reaching number one position in the Country Albums chart and number 47 in the Billboard 200.
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InspirationIt is believed that "There's a Honky Tonk Angel" might be inspired by earlier country music songs. The phrase "Honky Tonk Angel" was first used in the 1947 song "I'm Bitin' My Fingernails and Thinking of You".
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Records label, which was Elvis Presley's label for most of his recording career.
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