Stranger in the Crowd
Elvis Presley · That's the Way It Is
Since a quarter after seven
I was down to my last cigarette
And the clock in the window
At a quarter to eleven
I was watching all the people
Passing by me going places
Just the loneliest guy in the town
Looking for a friendly smile
But all I see were faces
And then, just like the taste of milk and honey
I found the stranger IÂ’ve been looking for
Like a wave, my cup of love was overflowing
I knew the stranger in the crowd
And I would be stranger no more
The love that comes on the corner
At a quarter to eleven
I thought you were to good to be true
All my life I had believed
That angels only live in heaven
But now, we share the taste of milk and honey
Each day is sweeter than the day before
My cup runned overflowing
Because the stranger in the crowd
And I would be stranger no more
Deep inside, my cup of love was overflowing
I found the stranger IÂ’ve been looking for
Like a wave, my cup of love was overflowing
I knew the stranger in the crowd
And I would be stranger no more
Stranger in the Crowd
Released on Elvis Presley's 1964 album That's the Way It Is, "Stranger in the Crowd" stands as a quintessential example of his rock and roll era. The track showcases Presley's signature vocal delivery, blending a gritty, blues-inflected tone with the polished production typical of mid-60s RCA recordings. As part of his extensive discography from this period, the song reflects the artist's ability to navigate between raw energy and melodic sophistication. It remains a staple of his live performances and studio sessions, capturing the essence of his work during a time when he was solidifying his status as a global icon. The recording serves as a testament to his enduring influence on rock music and his mastery of the genre's vocal techniques.