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Written by: Michael Jarrett, Sonny Charles Recorded: May 20, 1971, RCA Studios, Nashville TN Released master is possibly take 4. Single:w/ "Heart Of Rome", 47-9988, June 22, 1971 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0683, May 1972 Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #2 on Easy Listening chart #36 on Billboard Hot 100 #36 on Cash Box Top 100 1st LP release: Elvis Aron Presley - August 1980 |
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One of Elvis' personal favorites, and a song he never got tired of performing, "I'm Leavin'" is surprisingly little known. Although it made it to #2 on the Easy Listening charts, it barely cracked the Top 40, and wasn't released on an album until 1980's silver box set, Elvis Aron Presley, so among fans this was a hidden gem for years! Michael Jarrett's haunting melody and melancholy lyrics are tailor-made for Elvis' smooth early-70s ballad voice, and he expresses the sad tone subtly but effectively. Truly one of his '70s masterpieces! |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"I'm Leavin'" is a remarkable performance of an unusual song. The title was in tune with the times and his performance is startling. Presley changes the quality of his voice to emphasize the despairing nature of the lyrics. This performance deserves to be better known. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 A masterly single backed by the Imperials, with Elvis singing about "feeling fast vibrations and living from day to day". The few lyrics are sung in a deliberately high, uncertain voice. Martin Torgoff  , The Complete Elvis, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for I'm Leavin' Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "I'm Leavin'" Links
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