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Fairytale

Rating:
4.3 / 5

Words & Music: Anita Pointer Bonnie Pointer

I'll pack up all my things and walk away,
I don't want to hear another word you have to say
I've been waiting for so long
I just found out there's something wrong
And there's nothing what get better if I stay

There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door
You used me, you deceived me,
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go

Seems I've been lost in a dream
Pretending that you care
But now I've opened up my eyes
And found it's all been just a great big fairytale

I've been lovin' you so long
Don't think I'd even know how to forget you
But now the way that things have been
I think I'm better off alone
Than to be with you

There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door
You used me, you deceived me,
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go

Seems like I've been lost in a dream
Pretending you were mine
Someday you'll open up your eyes
And realize that a good man's hard to find

Recordingdate: 1975/03/10, first released on: Today (album)

Musicians

Musicians who contributed to the first recording of Fairytale:

(guitar)
(guitar)
(guitar)
(bass)
(drums)
(piano)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(clavinet)

Others*

(guitar)
(guitar)
(steel guitar)
(bass)
(bass)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(cello)
(cello)
(fiddle)
(viola)
(viola)
(viola)
(violin)
(violin)
(violin)
(violin)
(violin)
(violin)
(violin)

*Orchestra, overdubs

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old shep wrote on April 21, 2008
I like this Pointer Sisters song,which appeared on one of my favourite Elvis albums from the 70's, Today.Good vocal from Elvis.
My boy, my boy wrote on June 28, 2008
Nice song. Elvis enjoyed performing this one, it shows.
Rob Wanders wrote on June 28, 2008
really nice song. I always wondered why Elvis anounced the song as "the story of my life". Is it about his love-life? I assume he didn't refer to his life with performances or to his audience.
JLpResLey wrote on June 28, 2008
A really good song, like every song on "Today". I also like the live version from Elvis in Concert. I think that version shows that the Omaha show had its highlights, even though it was a pretty poor show
Steve V wrote on June 28, 2008
One of the better later 70's songs. Not bad at all.
Ton Bruins wrote on June 28, 2008
yes, this is one of my favorite ballads, especialy live versions...the studio version is not that good I think...Great song..!
Lex wrote on June 28, 2008
One of the few songs in the later years that showed the spark Elvis still could have if he wanted.
JimmyCool wrote on June 28, 2008
I like this song, it's not one of my favorites tho'... I have the impression that they speeded up Elvis voice on this particular recording.
JerryNodak wrote on June 28, 2008
I like the song, but it's nothing special. I prefer the "Live" versions.
JimmyCool wrote on November 28, 2008
To me, the BEST version is the live performance featured on "Dixieland Rocks" (FTD)
commoneverybody wrote on November 28, 2008
A very weak vocal on the studio master. The key is too high for Elvis and he struggles in the end to hit the high notes. On the outtakes its even worst. The In Concert version is far better, in my opinion.
Ruthie wrote on November 28, 2008
A great song by Elvis. He really gave the song a much needed boost. It give me a big smile whenever I hear it. As for introducing it as the story of his life, who know what he really meant, if anything. But, really, if he was being serious, it does describe his life - pretty much a fairytale when you think about it.
Polk Salad Robert wrote on February 26, 2011
One can hear he was furious while singing this song...
Deano1 wrote on April 29, 2011
Elvis seems to struggle with the tempo and the notes (very unusual for him) on the studio version that appeared on the Elvis Today LP. It still is not without its charm, but I much prefer the live versions.
Gorse wrote on December 14, 2012
Yes there is an unease in Elvis's vocal performance and a tendency to overstrain reaching some notes. Still the overall effect is reasonable but I much prefer alternate take 2 which is sung slower and in a lower key.
sugartummy wrote on March 04, 2013
I also prefer the live-version I have of the song. This was the first song recorded that night. For me, Felton Jarvis gave the song too much country -treatment.
john804 wrote on April 02, 2013
Elvis' vocals were spectacular on this one. Always El.
ElvisSacramento wrote on April 03, 2013
This is such a spectacular and fun song and I totally prefer the concert versions of it.
cookingfat wrote on May 17, 2013
Really like this one, was possibly single material at one point.good album too.
bajo wrote on May 17, 2013
I've alwlays liked this. The strain in his voice suits the song and performance here. Always liked the album too!
sunrecords56 wrote on May 17, 2013
Loved this on the Live version from the Last tour
atomic powered poste wrote on February 19, 2018
A mediocre country/pop tune. Elvis couldn't reach the high notes here, he struggles and failed. It sounds awful. The Live Versions are okay, but nothing great.
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