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Reconsider Baby
Elvis Presley Lyrics

Well so long
Oh how I hate to see you go
Yes so long
Oh how I hate to see you go
Well the way that I will miss you
I guess you'll never know

We've been together so long
To have to separate this way
We've been together so long

To have to separate this way
Well I'm gonna let you go ahead on baby
But let you come back home some day

Play the blues boys, play the blues
One more time

You said you once had loved me
But now I guess you've changed your mind
You said you once had loved me
But now I guess you've changed your mind
Why don't you reconsider baby
Give yourself just a little more time

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lowell Fulson

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Comments from YouTube:

poetgb

8y↑75

This has to be the most classic blues song ever recorded. Elvis' vocals and the lyrics and the tempo and the great sax instrumental break captures the essence of what a blues song should sound like. Elvis was the greatest singer and entertainer.

poetgb

32w↑2

@Ricky MacPhail Oh wow, I didn't know this classic Blues song was completed in one take. That is fantastic. These were real professionals, from Elvis to the musicians. Thank you for sharing that.

Ricky MacPhail

33w↑2

This classic completed in 1 take

Joseph Samuel

@michael bodnar agree- Scotty Moore (and DJ Fontana) over-rated

Joseph Samuel

2y↑2

@mikemasterton totally agree, Elvis could also sing gospel like no other-and ballads and rock n roll and the list goes on

poetgb

2y↑3

@Joseph Samuel I agree that this song and performance is the epitome of Blues.

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R C

4y↑36

Elvis was Far more than the greatest entertainer of the 20th Century. He not only changed the rules - he made them. Presley was a force that will never be replicated.

Quentin Quentin

33w↑2

Excellent post. 100% agree.

Rosana Hamilko

6y↑54

What a voice! Absolutely fantastic!

maryse koskass

6y↑5

irremplaçable

Jeanette Ruiz

6y↑118

This is actually pure perfection!! Elvis' voice had everything, could sing any genre, gospel which was also perfection.... but the way he could deliver a song and make it powerful n sexy with God given charisma, it's just untouchable! There will never be anything close to Elvis Presley in the history of music. Not too mention he was a very caring, respectful, God loving man! Elvis was a great human being, he was raised good and had love for all kinds of people, no matter skin color or where your from. He never gets enough credit for him as just a human being.

Bill Provost

@John Q he did not deliver with as many voices as Elvis did!

Mark Roberts

Koletti Pireaus the statement was premature, my mistake, but I do need to revisit. Many ive not heard in several decades. The passage of time often reveals more second time round. Others Ive yet to discover, but in the end it will always come down to personal preference

Mark Roberts

Koletti Pireaus perhaps I was a little generous at the time, Ill take the opportunity to revisit the subject

Mark Roberts

3y↑3

So true, the best male blues voice......just fabulous

American Street

3y↑2

Elvis is the greatest

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COOL MACHO

6y↑57

The Man .What a talented singer.Never heard a voice as versatile as Elvis´s.

fred vespi

40w↑2

Perfectly said !!!

Nino Sh

1y↑2

100%

John Stash

5y↑83

No one , either living, dead, or has been can match this Blues Singer .. NO ONE! Elvis does it the best..

k brooks

1y↑3

I agree 100 %, I wish I could have seen him live. I've been to graceland 5 times, I intend to go back., if we ever get out of lockdown.

Brad rawsner

1y↑3

The king.

Tom Rucco

2y↑3

@deboisblanc that's right you got it

deboisblanc

2y↑6

Memphis Blues, baby

David Corn

7y↑55

One of the greatest blues performances, ;period!!!!!!

Mark Roberts

5y↑3

David Corn if you like this take a listen to 'Like a baby' the track that precedes it on the album it came from 'Elvis is back' 1960, exactly the same blues feel to it

Mark Roberts

5y↑2

David Corn wouldn't argue with that

oldwindsorblues

5y↑26

Wonderful take on an all time classic... this is like blues heaven may sound like!

LeVaughn Dickerson

7y↑16

This is a great cover of Lowell Fulsom's 'Reconsider Baby'. Elvis was known best for his rock and roll but he could really get down with down home blues.

Anne Carrick

4y↑13

Sweet Jesus, there are no words to describe this amazing man's talent.

Mario Saldana

Anne Carrick check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

Don Jones

8y↑63

I really admire that Elvis could sing so many musical numbers including the blues. He must have had some native intuition for music. Someone should have sat down with him and really made a study of his musical success. How did he sing so many different songs so well.

deboisblanc

2y↑2

His musical influences and versatility are well documented

bon1042

3y↑1

Excellent point and well said !

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑25

My Goodness that's some sound pure perfection pure gold master pierce that's a collectors piece of music I would like to have that one in my collection ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Jason Stegall & Co.

5y↑31

Yes, Elvis was pretty much at his best here -- all the more remarkable when you consider (reconsider?) that this was the last of 12 (that's right, 12) songs he recorded the night into daylight of April 3-4, 1960; at least two other songs were taped during that session that are not only considered great (if not all-time) vocal performances by Elvis (and The Jordanaires) but also show off the Nashville A-Team at their best AND were #1 hits to boot (namely IT'S NOW OR NEVER & ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT?); and "Reconsider Baby" almost didn't get recorded because EVERYONE besides Elvis wanted to go home (not to go to bed but they needed to clean up so they could show back up a hour later for sessions with other artists!) Oh, BTW, that sax solo of Boots Randolph's is in my humble opinion probably the best of his career -- Elvis, solo or otherwise. (Not to take anything away from "Yakety Sax" or "Crackety Jacks", but Boots sounds truly inspired here and not at all typical. [A more familiar type of solo from Boots can be heard on "I Feel So Bad" or "Come What May".] ) This is Elvis Presley at or near his zenith as a singer artistically.

nbi group-

Agree...elvis voice may have been its best at this time..just after he came back from army

joe syms

Mr. Jason, First let Tank You, 2'nd, Your Insight & Compassion; for a Man that may have had "Issues " which (Surpasses ) Anyone's Imagination. My Friend, You see the TREE before the FOREST, A Gift so Rare. Thru All of Presley's [Difficulties] His Voice Never Betrayed him. .. Most Grateful, J.M.S.

Rock en las Venas Rockeria

estupendo información! buscaba información sobre el solo de saxo, me alegraste el día!!! gran abrazo

3XXKeturah

Many a good comment here by you Stegall. I gave it a thumbs up. However, be sure to listen to Boots' truly sublime interpretation of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." You'll love it too! Cheers!

bon1042

WOW !!

Andrew Butler

6y↑58

Classic Elvis...His Rythm guitar playing on this is so underrated

jack freeman

@James Kaft My sources could be wrong.

James Kaft

2y↑2

@jack freeman are you sure jack ? I dont think so

deboisblanc

2y↑2

@ekunsa Boots Randolph, sax legend. Floyd Cramer on piano. Some of the best Nashville musicians on this album.

ekunsa

2y↑1

Wow that sax

ekunsa

2y↑2

Elvis was musical genius. He Has absolute ear

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Cynthia Goodine

5y↑13

love this song...he is the greatest.....

Krishan Mohan

9y↑43

this man had a soul

Ian Cooke

8y↑31

Another Elvis Favorite for me! Blues By Elvis...right where its at!

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑28

Wow this is pure gold Elvis my man fantastic wonderful this is class Blues that saxophone talent perfection love it the King forever ❤️❤️❤️

Ray Farrow

Boots Randolph sax player

Mario Saldana

Yvonne Mcwilliams Check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

Jillian Rose

6y↑16

Great song, great version - but dangerous. Whenever my wife and I dance to this song at home things get rather heated and out of hand during the sax break!

Greg Amerson

29w

That's a GOOD thang, ain't it. Good loving ALWAYS makes me feel BETTER 🤗🤗

Evert Jan

35w

Slow and sultry...from sAx to sEx...NEVER stop enjoying it, Greetings from the Netherlands :)

The Guy

37w

😏

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑17

I will have to have this Album I love it I have never heard anything like it Elvis was a fantastic blues singer the best so cool he had good backing listen to that Sax Wow you don't get any better than that .The King forever and always Thanks for sharing❤️❤️❤️👑👑☺️😋😋😋😋

Sir Winston Pickles

4y↑6

Quite possibly the best song ever recorded.

Rodolfo Perez

6y↑24

El saxofonista que acompaña a Elvis es Boots Randolph y en el piano Floyd Cramer!!çQue tal de musicos!
Grandiosa pieza musical.

《Filipe》

Wow! No tenía idea de que Floyd Cramer era el pianista de esta grabación. La primera vez que escuché esta canción, comenté que Elvis tenía a los mejores músicos instrumentistas a su disposición, ya que esta es una de las grabaciones más magistrales jamás hechas. Solo conocí a Floyd Cramer unos años más tarde debido a la musica On The Rebound, que suena en el estreno de la película An Education. Muchas gracias por la información.

Rosana Hamilko

Obrigada pela informação

Carl-Åke Skoog

7y↑18

This is among the very best!

Ricardo Khichfy Trumbull

12y↑5

Elvis chega ao máximo em interpretação nesta canção. Se algum filme aproveitar como tema fará sucesso estrondoso. Ninguém pode se comparar a Elvis

《Filipe》

2y↑2

Eu sempre pensei a mesma coisa. Talvez a gravação mais magistral dele, ou então está entre as mais. Não bastasse a interpretação do Elvis, os instrumentistas são todos gênios consagrados.

Glenda Metivier

4y↑19

Fantastic.

five381

5y↑10

Never heard this before. Great singing by, a proven versatile performer in singing and acting, and the saxophonist truly gives credit to what the instrument can do.

Brian Ellis

42w

Boots Randolph on sax.

Clarice Mendonça

1y↑2

Amoooo é demais esta voz é o arranjo desta música, SÓ ELVIS MESMO 😍😍

miette tsaros

5y↑6

anciennes ou plus récentes toujours agréables à écouter .c'est Elvis et le charme de sa voix!

Joycecsful

5y↑7

He sure can sing them blues love it thanks!

Jim Colyer

5y↑21

Fabulous!

Emmanuel Bouchard

4y↑17

The best blues song for me.... i want that to my funerailles! I love you king Presley!

Bernard McGrail

I want Lawdy Miss Clawdy "bye bye bye baby, well I won't be coming no more, goodbye little darlin, down the road i go"

Or "Milky White Way"

Brian Cross

8y↑14

Pure class

Raven Rose

50w↑3

Was there any genre this man could not sing??? I doubt it. Truly a talented singer. No need for firework performances. His voice was enough.

Keith Adamson

7y↑15

Many years ago, this is the song that turned me on to the blues. I was really into Elvis' voice and his music and heard this song by chance on an album. I believe that millions of middle class white teenagers, like me, were first exposed to the blues by Presley and his blending of R&B, country, blues and rock. Many, many black and white blues artists owe a lot to this bloke and the bridge his music built (in defiance of much criticism and racist reaction) between white "pop" and traditional blues.

PS If you can dance with your lady to this song (especially the sax solo) and not get all steamed up, you may need a health check.

Tomas1st

5y↑52

Just close your eyes and listen THIS.....

Catalina Cerpa Vasquez

1y↑2

Elvis es insuperable es único nadie es igual q el siempre va hacer el rey del rock" lo amo 😘😘

Loretta

1y↑1

OMG! The King & "Boots". So much talent in one room!!!

Brad rawsner

The king

Geoffrey Bruce

2y↑2

Magic!

Jodie Richardson

2y↑4

I did just that Tomas and....... It was amazing!

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Brenda Church

6y↑9

A great blues song

ivor davies

2y↑6

The best blues song Elvis ever sang.Superb without doubt

sir jimgreen

1y↑3

Such a pity he didn't do more real blues recordings this is awesome!

Ray Adkins

8y↑37

THE KING OF MUSIC, SIMPLE.............ALWAYS ELVIS

Lourdes Taveira

1y↑1

Meu ELVIS é maravilhoso que delícia de escutar a voz de ELVIS #!!!!🎵🎙🎙🎤🎤🎶⚘⚘🎼🎶🎵🎤🥀🎼🎼🥀🎼🥀🎼🥀

Vera Seke

7y↑40

Beautiful

66littlebutterflies

10y↑1

OH... How I love this! While driving I play my cassette that has this song playing... I rewind & play it over & over again ... Feeds my soul!

22 MDH

4y↑2

This track has become a favourite of mine. I listen every day. Elvis could sing anything and make it his own. Missed so much, but his music lives on.

mary gough

7y↑22

one of his best after leaving the army

graham bull

5y↑25

I've blown speakers,cranking the volume up with the "non-extended" sax break!

Evert Jan

35w

@Harold Stewart YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS it's Mr. B. Randolph indeed! :)

Arne Henry Bjune

3y↑2

Yes it is. And i think Floyd Kramer on the piano.

Arne Henry Bjune

3y↑3

Yes it is Boots Randolph.

bon1042

4y↑1

I think so, in new HBO documentary, Elvis Presley, the Searcher, in part 2 shows old color film in Hawaii outdoor concert where at one point doing this song, Elvis turns to sax player and says Boots Randolph ! Incredible documentary, watch it.

Harold Stewart

4y↑3

Is that Boots Randolph on the sax? Anybody know?

pocohontasify

10y↑4

I just love it when Elvis sings the blues..... magnificent!!

Anita

3y↑4

One of his bests....bluesy, sexy, THAT VOICE...….Oh Elvis we miss you so....

Mabel Luis

4y↑3

Me encanta este tema!!😊Elvis es maravilloso; con su voz te transporta!!

Osama Binge Laden

5y↑9

The King.

bon1042

7y↑27

Oh, yessss, sultry, pure Elvis we knew fm the 1950's. This is on the Elvis Is Back ! album out in 1960 when he left the service. Love Bull Moose, great place.

bon1042

4y↑1

cont., this should have been put out as Side A single with Like A Baby as Side B. Both on the Elvis is Back ! alum out in 1960 on return fm Germany. Would have sold millions. Why didn't they do it !

3XXKeturah

3y↑4

Hey, folks! While enjoying the King's superb singing, don't forget to pay tribute to the genius of saxophonist Boots Randolph and his fabulous solos and backing!

rené grès

2y↑3

un blues magnifique,avec la voix incomparable du King,et ce saxo qui mets des frissons!!!

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑10

Where would you get anything better than that any where you can't its perfect love you Elvis thanks 💘

Brian Vetter

4y↑5

Yes off of elvis is back after his 2yr stint. He was in top form phsically .and really crushed the whole album. My favorite by far

Richard Spafford

4y↑8

One of, if not the best, of Elvis. Great blues rock song!

FutbolMas

3y↑11

Señor Temazo, Gracias Elvis!!!!!!

Joycecsful

6y↑4

I love this song Elvis does such a great job!!!

Moussa Alioua

5y↑6

Grandiose.Le summum de la perfection.

Yorkshire lass

7y↑4

Bluesy raw just downright dirty ... I love it!!!!

MARIA EUGENE

4y↑6

Maravillosa interpretación

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑15

M J was ok but Elvis was a different class of music brilliant talented and it was High class know one in a million years could ever sing like Elvis his voice incredible stunning different than any other singer on this planet it was in his blood and he was meant to be aGreat performer and My God he was and he sang his heart out till the end The King forever and always 👑♥️♥️♥️♥️👑

jg kt

No Auto-Tune..!!!

Yvonne Mcwilliams

Jacob Blackburn Elvis was amazing breathtaking the greatest of all time know one comes close to him fantastic Blues singer he was a Super Super Star Elvis was Class when Elvis walked out to that stage he was like a God The King forever and always love him and miss him 👑👑👑👑💔💔💔😢😢😢😢💞💘❤️💞🕯✨🎸✨🌏💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️💔💔👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑💘💘💘💘💔💔

Jacob Blackburn

4y↑1

Yvonne Mcwilliams I love MJ so much but to me Elvis is the greatest there ever was

billy wilson

3y↑4

This song just gets inside ya and makes you wanta move!

Glen Page

3y↑3

You did a great job. This sounds seamless and natural. Thanks a billion.

Moussa Alioua

3y↑3

La perfection au sens le plus large du terme. Incomparable. Inégalable et inimitable.

Jimmy Jennings

2y↑2

I don't believe Elvis Presley will ever be forgotten, I don't believe Elvis Presley can ever be forgotten.

Rosemary De Sousa Lira

3y↑3

Uuaauuuuuu 😍😍😍😍😍😍 que voz...que blues ..Elvis era de um talento fora dos padrões da normalidade...👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑2

Where would I get this version it brilliant love it Thanks for sharing 💓

Bernard McGrail

"Elvis Is Back" CD/Album

Debbie Bell

4y↑7

The best version of this. Elvis was fabulous

Bob

2y↑3

Now this is REAL Elvis, almost as good as Lowell Fulson's version but different.

ivor davies

2y↑5

One of the best blues song going

Christian Knelsen

2y↑3

I love you,Elvis.For eternity.Love from Brazil!!!!We love you forever,my King!!!!

Rick Laponte

6y↑10

This is the Elvis I remember 😀😀

Angela Simcox

3y↑6

Fabulous!!!

oliounidizlove

6y↑74

For me, the real Elvis, is here !.

Corey Ferguson

3y↑1

Amen.

Richard Spafford

3y↑2

Absolutely!

oliounidizlove

6y↑1

+bobvocal The Ballad Singer Sorry friend, please, translate, my English is poor, I'm french, il était le seul chanteur blanc à chanter ce style de musique, avec crédibililé, sans être ridicule, c'était absolument culturel pour lui !. Personne ne peut le refaire actuellement !. Unique et fabuleux !.:)

oliounidizlove

6y↑6

+oliounidizlove Sorry friend, please, translate, my English is poor, I'm french, il était le seul chanteur blanc à chanter ce style de musique, avec crédibililé, sans être ridicule, c'était absolument culturel pour lui !. Personne ne peut le refaire actuellement !. Unique et fabuleux !.:)

Elizabeth Martin

6y↑4

+oliounidizlove I agree 100%, this is the essence of Elvis and the birth of rock n' roll.

annieparadowska

13y

So GREAT! Fantastic job Adem!

Robyn Evans

2y↑1

That is GOOOOD STUFF!!! Thanks for sharing!🤗💖

Yorkshire lass

Must listen to this one two or three times every day once you hear it you just can't help hitting replay over and over. Recorded at 7 am at the end of a 12 hour session the first Elvis song with sax solo and what a solo!!

bon1042

9y↑1

THIS is the REAL Elvis ! I need to get a new stereo so I can play my LPs packed away. I have this one in great shape purchased in 1960 the minute it came out.

Maxine Neild

3y↑1

stunningly beautiful amazing voice and a heart of gold on one will ever come close to this amazing man such a shame he died far to young he has given us so much to remember him by 💙👑💙👑💙👑💙👑

Jeff Wilson

5y↑8

Amen!

PG 74

2y↑3

Elvis king of blues 🤴👏 👍

Topdog

13y↑1

Always the best. 5 stars

GERMAN QUINTERO

40w

MAGNIFICA CANCION

Sallie Garrett

3y↑5

Elvis was born to sing the blues!

Rafael Alvitres

9y↑2

This is the best blues anybody ever sang!

Annie-France SALEZ

4y↑4

When Elvis sings the blues !!!! Think for sharing, beautiful video 💖🎶👍🎙💕

Bertilda Carrillo

3y↑5

Oh I love how Elvis sings! He is king.

Vincent Paterno

Great recording, accompanied by wonderful pics of Presley at work. Thanks!

Andy S

I love his song too.....he does do it so well....no he does it brilliantly cause his the master of rock, blues and gospel !!!!!! Rip elvis !!!!!!!

Raffolk

13y↑1

Fantastic!

cwcwful

10y↑1

That's why he's in four hall of fame. Rock, Blues, Country, and gospel.

D.L. X

4y↑6

I LOVE THIS KINDS MUZAK ! OF COURSE MR.PRESLEY IS WELL. . . . . MY HEART💟.

guillermo villar

2y↑2

"Si esto no es blues-B.B.King- el blues,que es?.Colosal demostracion de un blues negro,por un genio..!!!Tcb.

TCBfan62

13y↑1

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing.

Antony W Shaw

4y↑5

What a pity 'G.I.Blues' soundtrack out-sold the 'Elvis is Back' album. One of his best albums. He was the best white blues singer- period.

Ultrabrut1

10y↑4

Down and dirty Blues, a la KING! Soooo tasty!! Elvis can do no wrong!!!!

Yvonne Mcwilliams

4y↑3

I Ts been snowing all day So i have been listening and watching Elvis on U Tube and my I pad all afternoon .brilliant fantastic he is the King of music he will never be forgotten his memory goes on to the end of time ❤️❤️❤️