ELVIS PRESLEY'S CLASSIC 1970 NASHVILLE SESSIONS SET FOR MAJOR RETROSPECTIVE  | Nights with Alice Cooper

About The Song

  • “Just Pretend” was released in 1970 as a part of Elvis Presley’s album, “That’s the Way It Is.” This album was a live recording of his performances in Las Vegas, capturing the essence of Elvis’s stage charisma.
  • The song is a poignant ballad that showcases Elvis’s powerful vocal range and emotional depth. It beautifully conveys the longing and yearning of a love that could never be.
  • Elvis Presley’s rendition of “Just Pretend” is known for its soul-stirring lyrics and a mesmerizing melody, which continues to captivate audiences even decades after its release.
  • The song was written by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett, and it perfectly suited Elvis’s unique style and vocal prowess.
  • Elvis’s influence on the music industry is immeasurable. He is often regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and popular culture.

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Lyric

“Just Pretend”
(from “That’s The Way It Is” soundtrack)

Just pretend, I’m holding you
And whispering things soft and low
And think of me, how it’s gonna be,
Just pretend I didn’t go
When I walked away, I heard you say
If you need me, you know what to do
I knew it then, I’d be back again
Just pretend I’m right there with you

And I’ll come flying to you, again
All the crying is true
Oh, I will hold you and love you again
But until then, we’ll just pretend

Oh, it’s funny but I can’t recall the things
We said or why you’re crying
But now I know it was wrong to go
I belong here by your side