Where Do You Come From
Elvis Presley
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Where do you come from? Tell me who you are Do you come from another world Or from some distant star? Where do you come from? Are you what you seem? Are you real, Are you standing there, Or is it just a dream? Tell me more about yourself Do you feel the way I feel? Are you just a vision, Or are you really real? Where do you come from? Angel won't you say? Tell me all that there is to know And tell me that you'll stay.
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Written by: BOB ROBERTS, RUTH BATCHELOR
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Where Do You Come From" is a song by Elvis Presley, written by Ruth Batchelor and Bob Roberts. The song was penned specifically for the singer and his musical style.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song "Where Do You Come From" was included in the soundtrack of the 1963 American musical film "It Happened at the World's Fair" directed by Norman Taurog.
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Song StyleThis song has a romantic and melodic style which was typical of many songs in Elvis's musical catalog. Its lyrics speak of a mysterious woman whom the singer ponders about her origins.
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Release and PopularityThe single was released by RCA Victor in March 1963. It was released as a double A-side with the song "Return to Sender", and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Recording SessionThe song was recorded on August 30, 1962, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. It marked a busy recording period for Elvis, who recorded most of the songs for the film in just three days.
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Notable PerformanceThough not among the most well-known of Elvis's songs, it is notable for its performance in "It Happened at the World's Fair". In the film, Elvis's character croons this song to a young lady he is trying to woo.
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Album InclusionThe song was later included on the soundtrack album for "It Happened at the World's Fair", which peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200.
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Covers and RenditionsWhile there have been no notable covers of "Where Do You Come From", it remains one of the songs that characterizes the romantic, melodramatic style that Elvis often employed in his soundtracks.
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AppraisalToday, the song "Where Do You Come From" is appreciated by Elvis's fans for its tender delivery and sweetly romantic lyrics.
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Song LegacyAs with many of Elvis Presley's songs, "Where Do You Come From" continues to be included in compilations of his music and is available on various streaming platforms.
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