Sylvia
Elvis Presley
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These long lonely evenings Here I am on the phone Wondering if she will call She said she would write me 'Cause she knows I'm alone But I hear nothing at all I'm waiting for a word of love from Sylvia. You think she'd never heard of love my Sylvia, But when I'm with her Lord, I forgive her 'Cause she's more than the whole world to me There's nothing like a word of love from Sylvia The only one I'm thinking of is Sylvia Feeling so sad now, I'll be so glad now If I just had my Sylvia with me That old weepin' willow Seems to whisper her name Why did she go away The tears on my pillow They're not hard to explain There's nothing else I can say I'm waiting for a word of love from Sylvia. You think she'd never heard of love my Sylvia, But when I'm with her Lord, I forgive her 'Cause she's more than the whole world to me There's nothing in the world like Sylvia The only one I'm thinking of is Sylvia Feeling so sad now, I'll be so glad now If I just had my Sylvia with me.
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Written by: IAN SEFCHICK, SHARKY LAGUANA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Sylvia" is a song by Elvis Presley, a legendary American singer and actor who is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll."
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Album Information"Sylvia" is a track from Elvis Presley's 1972 album named "Elvis Now."
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the B-side of his single “Viva Las Vegas” in the UK.
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Song Composition"Sylvia" was written by Geoff Stephens and Les Reed, two British songwriters famous in the 1960s and 70s.
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GenreThe song can be classified as country-pop, blending elements of pop and country music.
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Lyrics ContextThe lyrics of "Sylvia" reveal the story of a man who longs for a woman named Sylvia, expressing regret and hope about their relationship.
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Historical InsightAt the time Elvis Presley recorded Sylvia, he was undergoing some significant changes in his personal life, with the end of his marriage to Priscilla Presley.
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Live PerformancesElvis Presley never performed "Sylvia" in any live concert.
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Critical Reception"Sylvia" did not reach the popularity of many of Elvis's other hits, but remains beloved to many truly dedicated fans.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including the American country musician Bobby G. Rice in 1972.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it didn't chart in the United States, "Sylvia" did moderately well in the UK, reaching No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart.
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