Stranger in the Crowd
Elvis Presley
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I've been standing on a corner Since a quarter after seven I was down to my last cigarette And the clock in the window At a quarter to eleven I was watching all the people Passing by me going places Just the loneliest guy in the town Looking for a friendly smile But all I see were faces And then, just like the taste of milk and honey I found the stranger I've been looking for Like a wave, my cup of love was overflowing I knew the stranger in the crowd And I would be stranger no more The love that comes on the corner At a quarter to eleven I thought you were to good to be true All my life I had believed That angels only live in heaven But now, we share the taste of milk and honey Each day is sweeter than the day before My cup runned overflowing Because the stranger in the crowd And I would be stranger no more Deep inside, my cup of love was overflowing I found the stranger I've been looking for Like a wave, my cup of love was overflowing I knew the stranger in the crowd And I would be stranger no more
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Written by: WINFIELD SCOTT
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Stranger in the Crowd" is a song by the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley. It was released in the year 1970 as part of Elvis's album "That's the Way It Is."
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Songwriters and ComposersThe song was written by Winfield Scott, who crafted a number of hits for Elvis and various other popular artists of the time.
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Album SuccessWhile "Stranger in the Crowd" was not a charting single itself, the album it was included in, "That's the Way It Is," was a commercial success, reaching #21 on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Cultural ImpactLike many Elvis classics, "Stranger in the Crowd" feeds into the larger mythos of Elvis, manifesting the themes of love and mystery that feature so prominently in his music.
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PerformancesThe song remained relatively under the radar in terms of live performances. According to setlist.fm, it doesn't appear that Elvis ever performed "Stranger in the Crowd" live.
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Cover VersionsDespite not being one of his most well-known songs, it has been covered by other artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
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Song's NarrativeThe song portrays the narrator's experience of falling in love with a stranger among the crowd, embodying the mystery and excitement of such an encounter.
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Recording and Production"Stranger in the Crowd" was recorded in the famed RCA's Studio B in Nashville, a place where Elvis recorded a significant portion of his hit songs.
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Musical StyleThe song displays Elvis's distinct musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, and gospel music presented with his impassioned and evocative vocals.
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LegacyAlthough "Stranger in the Crowd" lacks the recognition that Elvis's bigger hits have, its enduring appeal underlines the depth and variety of Elvis's discography. It is a testament to Elvis's unparalleled ability to convey universal human emotions through his music.
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