Elvis Presley Sings About Heartache And Loss Performing "Don't Cry Daddy" Written By Mac Davis
Sep 14, 2020 by apost team
"Don't Cry Daddy" is a touching song that Elvis recorded on January 15, 1969. In Elvis's performance, he delivers the emotional experiences that a child and a father would feel when the mother is lost. Elvis's stage presence shows his listeners that his words came from a place of sorrow and pain.
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Mac Davis carefully wrote these words to allow Elvis Presley to connect with families across the nation who were experiencing situations of family separation. Elvis and his father had lost his mother because of heart failure when she was just 46. Even though Elvis did not write the song, his voice vividly contains the hurt that so many loved ones have felt during these moments.
The song became very successful. It took on top spots in musical charts throughout the UK and The United States Of America. His performances were also recorded so that fans could access them today to re-live the moments.
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Elvis And His Daughter Perform A Virtual Duet Of “Don’t Cry Daddy”
Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie, also took on the custom of doing a father and daughter duet to this song. A historical moment is made when the virtual performance is played for fans.
Lisa Marie is introduced by Elvis's ex-wife and Lisa's mother, Priscilla. Then, the video starts to show the father and daughter singing the song from their hearts. The live footage consisted of Elvis and Lisa Marie singing their parts while family pictures and moments were shared with the listeners.
Your eyes will come to tears after you've listened to these classic duets. They have strongly captured these emotional moments of time from family members who have experienced these situations.
Listen to "Don't Cry Daddy" to experience this everlasting power of emotional experience. Don’t forget to spread this heartwarming video to your friends and family!