“The Wonder of You” is a song written by Baker Knight and originally recorded by American singer Ray Peterson in 1962. It was later covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, whose version was released in 1970 and became a major hit.
Presley’s version of “The Wonder of You” was recorded live in Las Vegas in February 1970. It was released as a single in April 1970, backed by the song “Mama Liked the Roses”. The single reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Presley’s version of “The Wonder of You” is a slow, romantic ballad. His vocals are passionate and heartfelt, and he delivers the lyrics with a sense of longing and desire. The song is a classic example of Presley’s ability to bring a song to life with his incredible vocal talent.
The song was also featured in the 2022 biopic “Elvis”, starring Austin Butler as Presley. Butler’s version of the song was also well-received by critics and fans.
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Here are the lyrics of the song: “The Wonder Of You”
When no-one else can understand me
When everything I do is wrong
You give me hope and consolation
You give me strength to carry onAnd you’re always there to lend a hand
In everything I do
That’s the wonder
The wonder of youAnd when you smile the world is brighter
You touch my hand and I’m a king
Your kiss to me is worth a fortune
Your love for me is everything
I’ll guess I’ll never know the reason why
You love me as you do
That’s the wonder
The wonder of you
