The Wonder of You (live 1970) - Elvis Presley - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Elvis Presley’s live version of “The Wonder of You” became one of his biggest late-era hits, showing how much power he could still pack into a ballad. Recorded on February 19, 1970, at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, the track was released as a single on April 20, 1970, with “Mama Liked the Roses” as the B-side. “The Wonder of You” hit number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent six weeks at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. Originally written by Baker Knight and first recorded by Ray Peterson in 1959, Elvis Presley’s take gave it new life with orchestral backing, gospel-inspired vocals, and that signature Elvis presence. The lyrics are all about unconditional love and admiration, themes Elvis Presley leaned into heavily during this phase of his career. His live delivery adds extra weight to every line. “The Wonder of You” remains one of the standout tracks from his Vegas years and a fan favorite for good reason.