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Calling all Elvis Fans - vote for your favourite song

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Sparklefizz Fri 06-Dec-24 10:39:32

This is a BBC Radio online vote for your favourite Elvis song. So hard to choose!!! The songs are listed and you get 5 votes, and the results will be broadcast on New Year's Day.

Aaah. I love so many of them but as I grew up with them because my Dad was a great fan, I knew Elvis's early songs when I was still at primary school and they have great memories for me.

Here's the link:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4VvkjVy4DrS4vJk1lM0358w/vote-for-your-ultimate-elvis-song

Bellasnana Wed 01-Jan-25 08:43:47

It’s Now or Never reminds me of my mum who used to sing it every morning as she was getting up and going for a bath!😄

I love anything sung by Elvis but my favourite is Such a Night.

nanna8 Wed 01-Jan-25 08:35:26

They played You were always on My Mind at my Mum’s funeral because she loved that song. It’s a bit sad, listening to to the words.

Sparklefizz Wed 01-Jan-25 08:26:54

The vote is in and the songs will be playing today on Radio 2, plus there is a list shown in the link below of the songs that were voted for.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/radio-2-listeners-vote-elvis-suspicious-minds-favourite

Dempie55 Sat 07-Dec-24 00:57:47

If I can dream . 5 votes.

Mt61 Sat 07-Dec-24 00:57:07

Peace in the valley & burning love

Abitbarmy Fri 06-Dec-24 22:33:53

I just can’t help believing, in the ghetto and suspicious minds. Sorry hard to pick just one! The first Christmas present my late husband bought me was an Elvis album and despite selling a lot of my old ones, I can’t part with that one. It’s 30 years next Friday since he died age 39, leaving me and two very young children. I still miss him.

Guesswhat Fri 06-Dec-24 22:22:01

Don’t Be Cruel is my favourite. Great song to jive to.

Clawdy Fri 06-Dec-24 22:14:18

I've Lost You - so beautiful and sad.
Always On My Mind
Such A Night.

Apricotdessert Fri 06-Dec-24 21:48:10

The Wonder of You is my favourite
My husband's was Always on My Mind

valdavi Fri 06-Dec-24 21:24:11

Are you lonesome tonight makes me laugh. Not sure his heart was in it.
Always on my mind (& Old Shep just because old dogs deserve an Elvis song))

crazyH Fri 06-Dec-24 21:22:11

Thanks Paddyann - Marti has done Elvis proud 👌

NanKate Fri 06-Dec-24 21:10:32

G I Blues
A mess of the blues
Jailhouse Rock
To name but a few

Fab singer and so handsome.

paddyann54 Fri 06-Dec-24 20:36:03

youtu.be/voEBSKQWjvw?si=XB78gpsU_l_vwv6L

CrazyH have you heard this version?

crazyH Fri 06-Dec-24 19:37:52

It’s Now or Never

Retread Fri 06-Dec-24 19:35:01

The Girl of My Best Friend. 🎶

LadyGracie Fri 06-Dec-24 19:20:57

Are you lonesome tonight. Beautiful song.
I adored Elvis and collected man of his LP's, when I went abroad my sister either sold them or gave them away.

Georgesgran Fri 06-Dec-24 16:45:17

Any or all of the above, but Always on my Mind, is my favourite.

Jane43 Fri 06-Dec-24 15:32:59

I like his early records, Don’t Be Cruel and Blue Moon are particular favourites but my first choice is Amazing Grace which was played at the funeral of my dear friend Jean four years ago, we met at the age if 10, she was there when I met my husband and she was my bridesmaid. Whenever I hear Elvis I think of her, she was a huge fan.

Rosie51 Fri 06-Dec-24 15:31:56

Squiffy

“In the Ghetto” The words are heartbreaking, so probably not the best choice for a dance or party! 🙄😂

I read/heard somewhere that it was Elvis’s favourite, too, but I don’t know if it was ever verified.

My favourite, first one I looked for.

JamesandJon33 Fri 06-Dec-24 15:25:14

Love me Tender

pably15 Fri 06-Dec-24 15:23:29

Anything that's part of you
After loving you
The girl of my best friend
Always on my mind
Blue Christmas
and all the others in between

Hellogirl1 Fri 06-Dec-24 15:01:55

I can`t pick one. I love lots of them. I am quite keen on An American Trilogy as performed at the Alohah Hawaii concert, and we`ve chosen his version of A Bridge Over Troubled Water as one of the pieces of music at Lynne`s funeral.

Bridie22 Fri 06-Dec-24 14:09:34

Not an Elvis fan , but I do like " Love Me Tender ".

Nonnato2 Fri 06-Dec-24 13:51:39

Polk Salad Annie 🥰

Aveline Fri 06-Dec-24 13:49:43

Absolutely!