There Ain't Nothing Like A Song
Elvis Presley · Speedway [original soundtrack] [1968]
I'm finally beat
You're goin' ninety miles an hour
Down a dead end street
You don't want to fight no more
You think that you can't win
Come on boy take a real deep breath
Jump right in and
Hold your head up high
Oh you gotta be strong
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
Now they may take away your job
Take your fancy car
They may repossess your clothes, take that fine guitar
They may take everything you own
Well that's just for today
As long as you've got a song in your heart
Tomorrow's gonna be O.K.
Hold your head up high
Oh you gotta be strong
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
All right
There ain't nothing gonna stop you
Once you've set your mind
The only people gonna knock you
Are jealous of what they find
Just keep a smile right on your face
Don't let 'em get you down
When you wake up tomorrow
The world is spinnin' round
Hold your head up high, hey, hey, hey
You gotta be strong, all right
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
There Ain't Nothing Like A Song
Recorded during the pivotal 1968 NBC television special, "There Ain't Nothing Like A Song" captures Elvis Presley at a moment of renewed artistic vitality. Featured on the accompanying soundtrack album, the track exemplifies the artist's ability to blend traditional pop sensibilities with the energetic delivery that defined his mid-career resurgence. The recording highlights Presley's enduring connection to the power of melody, serving as a testament to his status as a cultural icon who could command both intimate ballads and upbeat numbers. This work remains a significant song in his extensive discography, reflecting the production values and musical direction that characterized his return to live performance and studio excellence during this celebrated era.