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Hurt

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Words & Music: J. Crane/ A. Jacobs
I'm so hurt to think that you lied to me
I'm hurt way down deep inside of me
You said our love was true
And we'll never, never part
Now you've got someone new
And it breaks my heart

I'm hurt, much more than you'll ever know
Yes darling, I'm so hurt
Because I still love you so
Even though you hurt me
Like nobody else could ever do
I would never hurt, hurt you
Recorded: 1976/02/05, first released on single
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Rob Wanders (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 13, 2010report abuse
oooeeh, I love it!
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 13, 2010report abuse
In terms of a good song well recorded this ranks high among Elvis' best 1970s material. But as a single the song is far to short and was outsold by the Manhattans slow soulful version in the UK, which was released around the same time as Elvis'. I think For the Heart should have been released as the A side.
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 27, 2010report abuse
Obviously one of Elvis' favorites as he recorded it (Feb 1976) at almost every concert from March 1976 until his last one in June of '77. The original single version is a masterpiece and ranks easily as one of Elvis' top 50 songs. Timi Yuro did have a nice version in the early 60's, but Elvis' is just two minutes of absolute emotion and top notch vocals. The spoken bridge that had been used to great effect in "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "That's When Your Heartaches Begin", "Are You Sincere", "Green, Green Grass Of Home" and a couple others is again spine chilling.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 10, 2009report abuse
Elvis does a great job, but Timi Yuro has the all time definitive version. Powerful & soulful at the same time without being overly dramatic & operatic.
KingKreole (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 3, 2009report abuse
Seems like every song of the day lately is from Elvis' final recordings in the jungle room. Elvis had such a powerful voice, and this is a real showcase for it. I think he could have done just about anything, including opera, if decided to.
jeter (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 3, 2009report abuse
Love this song.I remember when it first came out,my mom was driving me to school and it came on radio in car and Iwas in awe of the power and emotion in Elvis' voice. Truly powerfull performance.
GEORGE (GK) (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 3, 2009report abuse
What a performance, every time, Elvis performed, this song ! He pushed his voice to the max. The studio version is an absolute classic, and he truly makes, the listener, feel his "hurt". The only complaint, that I have, with this recording, is with the sound. The mix, sounds a bit "distorted and muddy" compared to the rest of the songs, on the "Elvis Presley Boulevard album". I wish, RCA would go back, and remix and digitally remaster this, from the master. By the way, when "Hurt / For the Heart" was released as a single, I thought, for sure, that, "For the Heart" would have been the bigger hit, and receive most of the radio airplay, but, the song was ignored, for "Hurt".
Natha (profile/ contact) wrote on Jun 3, 2009report abuse
Beyond any comparison and by far the most brilliant and touching version I have ever heard of this song. Elvis' prowess in voice, sentimental expression and treatment from the heart makes this song one of those highlights of his shows. His rendition is so soothing to the mind that hearing this song uplifts the mind. One of those songs all my guests are fond of.
MJB63 (profile/ contact) wrote on May 1, 2009report abuse
The spoken part of the song in the studio is second to none,you can feel his intensity and passion. Later concert versions were great over the top versions but not the same.In my top 10 of 70's songs.

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