Starting Today
Elvis Presley
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Starting today I'm teaching my heart Not to ache anymore Just 'cause we're apart No more will I dream Of your sweet loving ways Gonna learn to forget you Starting today And when memories haunt me And the tears starts to flow I'll just think of the sorrow You caused me to know No more for the past To return will I pray Gonna live for tomorrow Starting today Starting today
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Written by: DON ROBERTSON
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Starting Today" is a track from Elvis Presley's album "Something for Everybody" which was released in 1961.
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SongwritersThis iconic song was composed by the songwriting duo, Don Robertson, and Hal Blair.
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PopularityEven though "Starting Today" was not released as a single, it gained praise and popularity amongst fans as one of the standouts of the "Something for Everybody" album.
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Recording StudioThe track, like the majority of Elvis' songs from this time period, was recorded in the RCA Studio B in Nashville.
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Music Style"Starting Today" is in the Pop music genre, adorned with Elvis Presley's soulful and rock-infused rendition, making it a classic and a fan-favorite.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Starting Today" wasn’t released as a standalone single, the album "Something for Everybody" on which it was featured, peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Backup SingersThe Jordanaires, a vocal quartet that frequently worked with Elvis, provided the supporting vocals for "Starting Today".
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Music Format"Starting Today", along with other tracks on the album, was also released in Mono and Stereo versions.
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Multiple TakesIn the tradition of Presley's recording procedures, several takes of "Starting Today" were recorded before settling on the final version.
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Emotional Melody"Starting Today" is noted for its emotive undertones reflecting enriching themes of love and reflection, typical of Presley's ballads from the early 60s.
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LegacyWhile not as well known as Elvis Presley’s mega-hits, "Starting Today" has been covered by several artists and continues to be appreciated by fans of classic pop and rock music.
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