Only one song could be the B-side to a worldwide number one smash, and Elvis Presley made sure it was special. The track “Anything That’s Part of You” was recorded in Nashville on October 15, 1961. Even though it was the second song on the record, it was so good that it still reached number 31 on the main music charts. This showed fans that Elvis was still the best.
This song is about deep, sad love and the pain of holding on to memories after someone leaves you. It is a solo song, but the gentle sounds of The Jordanaires singing backup surround Elvis’s voice. The songwriter, Don Robertson, made the lyrics feel very real. One part says, “Oh, how it hurts to miss you so / When I know you do not love me anymore.”
Elvis Presley – Anything That’s Part of You (Golden Records, Vol. 3 – Audio)
People who hear it today still feel the emotion. One listener said Elvis’s voice from that time is “phenomenal.” Another viewer called it a “musical gift” that showed off his full singing range. Many fans said the song still makes them cry because of the memories and sadness in his voice.
This sad song was a favorite, but it was paired with a record that brought great joy. The main song on that 1962 single was Elvis’s major hit, “Good Luck Charm.” It was a completely different feeling—fast, happy, and full of rock and roll energy.
Elvis Presley – Good Luck Charm (Official Audio)
“Good Luck Charm” was a vast, upbeat success for Elvis. It went straight to Number 1 in the United States and stayed there for two weeks. It also topped the UK charts for five weeks. This exciting, bouncy song was the last chart-topper he recorded with writer Aaron Schroeder, ending an essential time in Elvis’s career.
Elvis Presley’s music moves through every feeling, from deep sadness to pure joy. His voice, whether singing a gentle B-side or a massive hit, always captures the heart. Follow Elvis Presley on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to hear the stories behind all his legendary songs.