About The Song
“Make the World Go Away” is a country song penned by Hank Cochran in 1963 and initially recorded by Ray Price. Elvis Presley recorded his rendition of the song on June 7, 1970, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, for his album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old), released in July 1970. This version is widely regarded as one of the definitive recordings of the song, praised for Presley’s emotional vocals and the song’s rich orchestration.
Presley’s rendition of “Make the World Go Away” achieved significant commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reaching number twenty-six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His performance also earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1971.
Throughout the years, “Make the World Go Away” has become a timeless classic, with numerous artists covering the song, including Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton. Additionally, the song has made its way into popular culture, being featured in various films and television shows such as The Shawshank Redemption and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Elvis Presley’s version of “Make the World Go Away” is one of his most beautiful and moving recordings. The song is a simple ballad about love, but Presley’s vocals and the lush orchestration make it truly special.
The song begins with a gentle piano intro, followed by Presley’s soft vocals. He sings the first verse with a sense of longing and regret. In the second verse, his voice becomes more passionate as he sings about his love for his woman. The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, with Presley pleading for his woman to “make the world go away.”
The song ends with a beautiful instrumental coda, which fades out slowly. Presley’s version of “Make the World Go Away” is a truly timeless classic, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed by listeners for generations to come.
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Lyrics
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Make the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go awayDo you remember when you loved me
Before the world took you away
Well if you do, then forgive me
And make the world, make it go awayMake the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go awayNow I’m sorry if I hurt you
Let me make it up to you day by day
And if you will please forgive me
And make the world, make it go away
Make the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go away