Introduction:
Later in his career, Elvis Presley ventured away from the rock and roll sound that made him a sensation in the 1950s. He began to explore different genres, including gospel, country, and ballads. One such ballad is It’s Impossible, released in 1973.
It’s Impossible is a product of RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The studio, nicknamed “The Most Famous Studio in the World,” had been a recording hub for Presley since the late 1950s and witnessed the creation of many of his hit songs. It’s Impossible was produced by Felton Jarvis, a longtime collaborator of Presley’s who had worked on numerous recordings throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
While not released as a single, It’s Impossible found its way onto the album Elvis (Fool). The album itself was commercially successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It also charted on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 13.
It’s Impossible showcases Presley’s powerful vocals in a dramatic ballad. The song’s lyrics explore themes of deep affection and heartbreak. The narrator contemplates the impossibility of various natural phenomena like the sun leaving the sky or the ocean stopping its flow, comparing them to the impossibility of imagining life without his lover. This heartfelt delivery resonated with fans, propelling It’s Impossible to chart success on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 55.
Despite not being a single, It’s Impossible endures as a testament to Presley’s ability to deliver captivating performances across genres. The song remains a fan favorite and a touching example of his evolution as a musician.
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Lyrics:
It’s impossible to tell the sun to leave the skyIt’s just impossibleIt’s impossible to ask a baby not to cryIt’s just impossibleCan I hold you closer to meAnd not feel you going through me?But the second that I never think of youOh, how impossible
Can the ocean keep from rushing to the shore?It’s just impossibleIf I had you could I ever ask for more?It’s just impossibleAnd tomorrow, should you ask me for the worldSomehow I’d get it, I would sell my very soulAnd not regret it for to live without your loveIs just impossible
Can the ocean keep from rushing to the shore?It’s just impossibleIf I had you could I ever ask for more?It’s just impossibleAnd tomorrow, should you ask me for the worldSomehow I’d get it, I would sell my very soulAnd not regret it for to live without your loveIs just impossibleOh impossibleImpossible