"Always on My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson. Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American pop singer, who was immensely popular during the 1950s and 1960s. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark James is a songwriter, famous for writing hits for singers B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley, most notably Elvis final #1 hit of his career, Suspicious Minds. ...

Elvis Presley version

Elvis Presley's version reached number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. Presley's version is famous for being played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the album Voices from the FIFA World Cup. Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... Qualifying countries The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the eighteenth instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. ... Voices from the FIFA World Cup is a collection of songs released at the time of the FIFA World Cup 2006. ...

Don Jose's version

Although produced in earlier years, Don Jose's version (Lunch Steak Fajitas) hit the M&S Top 10 chart in early 2005, rapidly climbing to #1 and holding it's position since. Track #1 (Lunch #1) should also be noted as Don Jose's first "single" hit.

Willie Nelson version

The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the spring of 1982, the song raced to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart that May, spending two weeks atop the chart. The song also did very well on Top 40 radio, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Apart from a Grammy Award for Song of the Year, "Always on My Mind" earned numerous other awards, including the 1982 and 1983 Country Music Association's "Song of the Year" honors (to songwriters Christopher, James and Thompson); and the 1982 CMA Single of the Year (to Nelson). "Always on My Mind" was named Billboard's number one country song for 1982. The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the American music industry. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ... Billboard can refer to: Billboard magazine Billboard (advertising) Billboard antenna In 3D computer graphics, to billboard is to rotate an object so that it faces the viewer. ...

Pet Shop Boys version

In 1987, Pet Shop Boys performed a version on Love Me Tender, an ITV network television special commemorating the tenth anniversary of Presley's death, in which various popular contemporary acts performed cover versions of his hits. Their performance of "Always on My Mind" was so well-received that the group decided to record and release a version as a single. This version became the U.K.'s Christmas number one single that year, beating "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues, topping the charts for four weeks in total. It also reached number one in Germany in 1988, and made the top ten in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year, becoming the duo's fifth and last Top Ten hit there. A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Pet Shop Boys are an English synthpop/pop music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant who provides main vocals, keyboards and very occasionally guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards and occasionally on vocals. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 334th day of the year (335th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... 12 single for U2s Beautiful Day The 12-inch [30 cm] single gramophone record came into existence with the advent of disco music in the 1970s. ... Insert from the Winter cassette single by Tori Amos The cassette single was a music recording format that debuted in the 80s. ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Parlophone is a record label which was founded in Germany prior to World War I by the Carl Lindstrom Company. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Neil Tennant (right) with collaborator Chris Lowe (left) Neil Francis Tennant (born July 10, 1954 in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English musician, who, with his colleague Chris Lowe, makes up the successful pop duo, Pet Shop Boys. ... Chris Lowe (left) with collaborator Neil Tennant (right) Christopher Sean Lowe (born on October 4, 1959 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England) is an English musician, who, with his colleague Neil Tennant, makes up the successful pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Pet Shop Boys are an English synthpop/pop music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant who provides main vocals, keyboards and very occasionally guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards and occasionally on vocals. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... Pet Shop Boys are an English synthpop/pop music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant who provides main vocals, keyboards and very occasionally guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards and occasionally on vocals. ... Rent can refer to: Renting, a system of payment for the temporary use of something owned by someone else. ... Heart was a song recorded by The Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK singles chart for three weeks in April 1988. ... Pet Shop Boys are an English synthpop/pop music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant who provides main vocals, keyboards and very occasionally guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards and occasionally on vocals. ... Independent Television (generally known as ITV, but also as ITV Network) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters, set up under the Independent Television Authority (ITA) to provide competition to the BBC. ITV is the oldest commercial television network in the UK. Since 1990 and the Broadcasting... “UK” redirects here. ... Each year, record companies compete for the Christmas number one single spot on the British charts. ... Fairytale of New York is a popular Christmas song by Irish folk-rock group The Pogues, and featuring the British singer Kirsty MacColl. ... The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background, playing traditional Irish folk with influences from the English punk rock movement. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

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In December 2006, West End Girls, the Pet Shop Boys' Swedish tribute synthpop band did their own version of this song and released it on Christmas compilation album The Best Kids Christmas Album in the World Ever Ever Ever!!!.[2] West End Girls (left to right): Rosanna Jirebeck and Isabelle Erkendal. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Michael Bublé version

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Track listing

7": Parlophone / R 6171 (UK)

1. "Always on my mind" - 3:56
2. "Do I have to?" - 5:12

12": Parlophone / 12 R 6171 (UK)

1. "Always on my mind" (Extended Dance Version) - 8:10
2. "Do I have to?" - 5:12
3. "Always on my mind" - 3:56

• also available on CD (Parlophone / CD R 6171)

12": Parlophone / 12 RX 6171 (UK)

1. "Always on my mind" (Remix) - 5:55
2. "Do I have to?" - 5:12
3. "Always on my mind" (Dub Version) - 2:04

• Tracks 1 and 3 remixed by Phil Harding

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Chart performance

Other covers

• In 2002, Jade Villalon of Sweetbox sung her own version of the song, in a calm, acoustic feel, and added it as a bonus track on her album Jade.
• In 2002, this song was performed by Shakira in the concert of Divas Las Vegas, in an Elvis tribute alongside with singers Celine Dion, Cher, The Dixie Chicks, Whitney Houston and Anastacia.
• In 2002 Willie Nelson performed the song with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. This Song was also released on Willes album Willie Nelson & Friends - Stars & Guitars.
• In 2002, DJ Quicksilver president Base Unique presented a remake of "Always on My Mind", a vocal-trance that includes the vocals by singer Diana Maria.
• A punk rock version of the song was performed by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on their Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah.
• Norweigan act Erlend Øye recorded part of the song in a medley on his album that was part of the DJ-Kicks series.
• In 2003, B.B. King covered the song on his album Reflections.
• In 2004, Season 3 American Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino covered the song on her album Free Yourself.
• In 2005, American singer songwriter Ryan Adams covered the song which features as a bonus tracks on the vinyl edition, and U.K. CD version of his album Jacksonville City Nights.
• In 2007, Canadian Grammy nominated singer songwriter Michael Bublé covered the song on his third studio album Call Me Irresponsible.

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External links

• Lyrics of this song, referred to the Elvis's version
• Second Hand Songs Link (Shows list of those who have covered this song)