Is It So Strange - Elvis Presley

> _**And take me from this strange world... that I'm living in**_

Is It So Strange is considered one of Elvis' most exceptional ballads from the 1950s, with a commanding, mysterious, and dramatic sound. With a hint of doo-wop, the song was written by country singer **Faron Young**, who had Elvis in mind when crafting the melody. Elvis promised his girl **June Juanico** that he would record it just for her, the title of the EP it was included on.

The session for Is It So Strange shows Elvis in a very goofy mood, laughing and cracking up quite a bit. From his early career, the song can be filed alongside [Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)](https://youtu.be/l5-d9b2sLlY "") and [Fame and Fortune](https://youtu.be/j7OSzxXXtsA "") as superb music sung from the soul.

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**Tempo: 73 BPM**

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Played by [**Stephen Morse**](https://youtu.be/httKcSdoyqE "")