About the song
“My Way,” a timeless classic written by Paul Anka, has been a staple in the music industry for decades. Despite Anka’s initial reservations about Elvis Presley performing the song, the King of Rock and Roll went on to make it his own, incorporating it into his concert repertoire in the mid-1970s. One of the most notable performances of “My Way” was during Presley’s historic satellite show, “Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite,” which was broadcast live to 43 countries in 1973.
After Presley’s untimely passing in 1977, his live recording of “My Way” was released as a single, reaching impressive chart positions in the US and UK. The song’s success was a testament to Presley’s enduring legacy and his ability to make a song his own. The studio version of “My Way,” recorded in 1971, was later included in the compilation album “Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential ’70s Masters.”
In recent years, “My Way” has continued to inspire new generations of artists and fans. In 2001, Presley’s version of the song was featured in the film “3000 Miles to Graceland,” adding to its cinematic appeal. More recently, YouTuber Jschlatt released a cover of “My Way” in response to the proliferation of AI-generated songs using his voice model. Jschlatt’s cover, described as “rough” and “charming” by critics, is a heartfelt tribute to the original and a testament to the song’s timeless appeal.
Throughout its history, “My Way” has become an anthem of self-empowerment and individuality, with its iconic lyrics and soaring melody continuing to captivate audiences around the world. As a song that has been interpreted and reinterpreted by countless artists, “My Way” remains a beloved classic, forever etched in the annals of music history.
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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 highway
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 exception
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you know
That 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 fill, 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 not
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