In the world of music, some performances transcend time and become etched in our hearts forever. One such iconic moment was Elvis Presley’s rendition of “My Way” during his “Aloha From Hawaii” concert in Honolulu in 1973. Known as “The King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis took the stage in a dazzling white jumpsuit, captivating audiences with his powerful voice and magnetic presence. This performance would go down in history as one of the most remarkable moments in the career of the legendary Elvis Presley.

Did You Know?

• “My Way” was originally a French song called “Comme d’habitude” by Claude François, with English lyrics written by Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra. Elvis Presley’s interpretation added a unique touch to this classic.
• Elvis’s “Aloha From Hawaii” concert was broadcast live via satellite, reaching an estimated 1.5 billion viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched television broadcasts of all time.
• This concert was a charitable event, with the proceeds benefiting the Kui Lee Cancer Fund, showcasing Elvis’s philanthropic nature.

Lyrics

And now the end is near
So I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear
I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

I’ve lived a life that’s full
I’ve traveled each and every byway
Oh, and more, much more than this
I did it my way

Regrets: I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption

I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
Oh, and more, much more than this
I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fails, my share of losing
And now as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, no, not me
I did it my way

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the words he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way

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