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R. B. & M. GibbSmile an everlasting smile
A smile can bring you near to me
Don't ever let me find you gone
'Cause that could bring a tear to me
This words have lost their glory,
Let's start a brand new story, now my love
Right now there'll be no other time
And I can show you all my love
Talk in everlasting words
And dedicate them all to me
I will give you all my life
It's here if you should call to me
You think that I don't even mean
A single word I say
It's only words and words are all I have
To take your heart away Recorded:
1969/08/25, first released on
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I know the Bee Gees own this great song but Elvis puts in a tremendous performance and doesn't fall far short of their version. I really rate this cover with the fantastic backing from all concerned combined with the Elvis magic that shines through on this live recording - 5 Stars from me.
I think Elvis does this well but again, a little too overdone for me with all the background voices. I like the simple version by the Bee Gees a lot better. If you never seen them do it on the Ed Sullivan show, its a real treat.
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