My Way
Elvis Presley
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And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I've traveled each and every highway Oh, and more, much more than this I did it my way Regrets, I've had a few But then again, too few to mention I did what I had to do And saw it through without exemption I planned each charted course Each careful step along the byway But more, much more than this I did it my way Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew But through it all, when there was doubt I ate it up and spit it out I faced it all and I stood tall And did it my way I've loved, I've laughed and cried Had my fill, my share of losing And now, as tears subside I find it all so amusing To think I did all that And may I say, not in a shy way "Oh no, oh no not me I did it my way" For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught To say the things he truly feels And not the words of one who kneels The record shows I took the blows And did it my way The record shows I took the blows And did it my way
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Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, SUISA, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
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7 facts about this song
Song Composition"My Way" is originally a French song titled "Comme d'habitude." Paul Anka rewrote the lyrics in English and customized the song for Frank Sinatra.
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Frank Sinatra versionSinatra recorded "My Way" for his album "My Way" in 1969.
- It's considered one of Frank Sinatra's signature songs, even though he reportedly claimed to dislike the song in his later years.
- Despite its popularity, "My Way" never topped the Billboard charts in the US but reached number 27.
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Elvis Presley versionElvis Presley's version of "My Way" was recorded in 1977 during his last tour and released after his death.
- The song is not originally in Presley's discography; he performed it live in several concerts.
- Elvis Presley's live rendition of "My Way" from the CBS TV special Elvis in Concert was posthumously released in 1977, where it reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Sid Vicious versionSid Vicious, former Sex Pistols band member, recorded "My Way" in 1978.
- His version of the song has a punk rock vibe which was very different compared to the original and Sinatra's versions.
- The recording was featured in "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle," a movie about the Sex Pistols.
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Paul Anka versionAlthough Anka wrote the song specifically for Sinatra, he took his own turn at performing "My Way" years later.
- His version is featured in his 1969 album "Goodnight My Love".
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Song Reception"My Way" is, undoubtedly, one of the most covered songs, with versions in various languages.
- Despite its success, the song has been criticized as self-indulgent and pompous in its character.
- The song is played frequently at funeral services in the UK, and several venues have banned it for fear of inciting brawls.
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Other VersionsApart from Sinatra, Presley, Vicious, and Anka, numerous other artists like Nina Simone, Gipsy Kings, and Il Divo have shared their interpretations of "My Way."
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