Elvis Presley - 'Never Been to Spain' (1972)

Although an awesome performance, Elvis' reading of Hoyt Axton's "Never Been to Spain" isn't nearly as popular as his cover versions of "Proud Mary" and "Polk Salad Annie". That's pretty much a shame because what Elvis makes of what in Axton's original version is a pretty simple country song is amazing. He adds a little R & B here and a little (country) rock there, it has something of a big show tune, it's even a little funky. The band is absolutely at the top of its game and probably the best band of the world at that time.

This version here is of course taken from the Golden Globe Award winning rockumentary "Elvis on Tour" (1972) by Robert Abel and Pierre Adidge. Elvis also took it to Madison Square Garden about six weeks later. Together with "Proud Mary" and "Polk Salad Annie" "Never been to Spain" forms what I call the "1972 Trilogy". A group of three contemporary rock songs that prove Elvis to be the greatest single performer of the time. I wish he'd done more stuff like this.

[lindameyer]

I fell in love with Elvis Presley when I saw his 1968 Christmas special. I was 7 years old.

[joannemcclure]

Elvis' rendition of this song is the best in my opinion. The man could sing like no other. An incredible phenomenon.

[szanyivica]

Absolutely fabulous! He is unmatched and this is 2022

[tatzybatzy]

One of my favourite songs ever by Three Dog Night, but with all due respect to them, Elvis’ version is the end all! That’s how good he was! Same with ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ He just makes me forget all the other versions! ❤️

[michellereed]

Elvis died when I was just a kid. I loved his music, and still do. I still remember where I was when he died. I was in the kitchen, helping my mom dry dishes. I broke down and started crying my eyes out. My mom just bawled her eyes out. She was born in 42, and I was born in 62. Thanks for posting.

[myalfie]

What a voice nothing or no one comes close

[jaycogreene]

I have seen Elvis in 75, 77 simply the best ever

[elvissongs]

Gods lead singer in heavens choir, who he shared with us for 42 years

[corinnabrown]

I get chills every time I listen to it, on repeat when Im in the mood...its amazing...truly underappreciated event. Thats the only way I can describe the song, its an event.

[princeali]

Love the way he starts off smooth with this song then just at that moment he lets that raw emotion pour out from with in his soul and that is what makes him the King of Rock and Roll, yeah Baby!!!!

[mikelong]

Elvis Presley was a good performer with a incredible voice and the ability to make any song a number one hit.

[dhaley]

I think that had Elvis lived he would have done a world tour or at least a tour of Europe ! could you imagine him singing this song in Spain? and the crowds going crazy!

[lindamullins]

Heard another version on the radio the other day but knew I'd heard a clip of Elvis singing it so I went to look for it and now it's on my favorite Playlist on Spotify. I listened to it on repeat today driving from Pigeon Forge tn to Dandridge..bout 45 minutes..that's a few repeats..all I can say is it makes me happy!! 😊

[ANDYBUITENHUIS]

One of my all time favorites by Elvis a true Power song

[janesmith]

I love him singing this song. Listen to someone else then you will see how great he is.

[martyduncan]

Of course as most true Elvis fans know, THIS video and version of NBTS was recorded for "Elvis On Tour" in San Antonio in the spring of '72. This is not from the MSG RCA album recorded in June of '72. This is an excellent version of the Three Dog Night classic. It was written by Hoyt Axton, who's mother May Axton wrote...Heartbreak Hotel.

[elvispresleyrecords]

Elvis On Tour was a great documentary and I also love this song it is so Brilliantly Awesome I give it 2 billion stars Elvis does it so R.I.P Elvis you are so sadly missed

[stevemiller]

This song still stands up 50 years later

[drumlover]

If anyone needs a reminder as to why he was The King, just turn up the volume at the 1:15 second mark and you'll be reminded. If that doesn't give you goosebumps, your simply not alive!

[amalferehi]

Wow wow wow amazing. Prince of all the times. Elvis we miss you so so much😢😢😢