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Without Love (There Is Nothing)

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Words & Music: Danny Small
I awakened this morning, I was filled with despair
All my dreams turned to ashes and gone, oh yeah
As I looked at my life it was barren and bare
Without love I've had nothing at all

Without love I've had nothing
Without love I've had nothing at all
I have conquered the world
All but one thing did I have
Without love I've had nothing at all

Once I had a sweetheart who loved only me
There was nothing, oh that she would not give, oh no
But I was blind to her goodness and I could not see
That a heart without love cannot live

Without love I've had nothing
Without love I've had nothing at all
I have conquered the world
All but one thing did I have
Without love I've had nothing at all
Recorded: 1969/01/23, first released on Back in Memphis (From Memphis to Vegas)
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Elvis Rimes (profile/ contact) wrote on May 18, 2011report abuse
Absolutely beautiful.
Jesse Garon Presley (profile/ contact) wrote on May 18, 2011
Invisible because there was a reaction to someone else
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on May 18, 2011report abuse
I like this one. I like it better than Tom Jones' version which was too dramatic. I think Elvis in 69 could do no wrong, like Elvis in the 50's. When he was committed no one could touch him (I dont count Hey Jude as a 'real' 1969 song). That being said, the other Tom Jones songs he covered, TJ beats him by a mile especially on I'll Never Fall In Love Again which I thought was awful by Elvis.
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on May 18, 2011report abuse
Whether TJ had a better delivery than Elvis is open to endless conjecture, personally I think Jones has a much more powerful voice than Elvis. had. This of course doesn't mean that it was better! Never cared for the song though, and one I skip.
bajo (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
When I listen to this, especially the finale, my hair actully tend to stand up. It is one the most fantastic Elvis vocals ever!
Monster (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
Just read a bit of trivia on this song. Tom Jones was asked recently what the most difficult song he ever had to sing and this song was it. By the end of it his pipes were just about blown out. I wonder what song Elvis would have chosen as his most difficult to perform??? He sure made Without Love sound like a breeze.
My boy, my boy (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
Perfect delivery from the King on a very uneasy song to sing...
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
Yes this is very good. I like it better than TJ's version. That being said, TJ has the better versions of Green Green Grass & I'll Never Fall in Love Again.
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
From the '69 "Memphis Sessions" comes this powerhouse ballad. Not one of my favorites and neither is the album (this album just sounds dated compared to "From Elvis In Memphis" and "That's The Way It Is"), but it is a very nice performance by Elvis. In my opinion, Elvis could out sing Tom Jones anyday of the week and this one AND "Green, Green Grass Of Home" prove that.
shoesuedeblues (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
A song that Elvis tried in vain to capture in the Sun days, finally making a successful of it in 1969. Not a favourite Elvis song, maybe because I never really cared for the number anyway.
Monster (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
Love this song, five stars right there. But I do find it hard to choose between Elvis and Tom Jones' version. Elvis's was certainly more emotional, nice soulful feel to it whereas TJ's was a powerhouse performance. Mind you there was no shortage of power on Elvis' version. Two great performers giving thier own fantastic renditions of a first rate song so maybe I shouldn't try to choose between them. A damn hard song to sing but it sure is easy to listen to. Either version.
derekd (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
Great time in Elvis's recording career. Without Love, along with all the other '69 recordings is fab'. I love the Memphis recordings, the only ones that equal the 60's tracks on 'Elvis is Back'
1 BILLION SOLD (profile/ contact) wrote on Feb 26, 2010report abuse
I really like Tom Jones, but I dont think his version compares w El's at all. It just sounds like he's got to try too hard to make it powerful or emotional and Elvis' version is so natural. Plus, plain n simple, the sound of Elvis' voice is just far superior to ALL others!!!
Lex (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 9, 2009report abuse
In opposition to Green Green Grass this was a close call between TJ and Elvis. TJ sings it with more power, Elvis with more feeling and emotion. I prefer the second (but love the first too).

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