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Elvis Presley’s Hidden Gem – ‘How Do You Think I Feel’

Introduction

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his iconic songs and charismatic performances. One of his lesser-known yet deeply emotional tracks, “How Do You Think I Feel,” showcases his unparalleled talent and the ability to connect with listeners on a profound level.

Did You Know?

  • Song Origin: “How Do You Think I Feel” was written by Webb Pierce and Wayne Walker. Elvis Presley recorded the song during his early career in the 1950s, and it became a part of his legendary Sun Records sessions.
  • Release Year: The song was released in 1955, a year that marked a pivotal moment in Presley’s career, propelling him to the forefront of the music scene.
  • Musical Style: Like many of Presley’s early works, “How Do You Think I Feel” blends elements of rockabilly and country, showcasing his unique ability to fuse different genres into his signature sound.
  • Legacy: Although the song may not be as well-known as some of Elvis’s other hits, it remains a cherished gem for his ardent fans, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

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Lyrics: How Do You Think I Feel 

How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The girl I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?How do you think we stand?
Well, I know you’ve made your plans
But you’ve included three
And that’s too much for me
How do you think I feel?

I won’t be true again
I know that I can’t win
So why should I pretend
That you still love me?

How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The one I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?

How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The girl I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?

Well, how do you think we stand?
I know you’ve made your plans
Another’s pretty face
Has put me out of place
How do you think I feel?

I won’t be true again
I know that I can’t win
So why should I pretend
That you still love me?

How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
And you’ve included three
And that’s too much for me
How do you think I feel?

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LORRIE MORGAN PRESSED PLAY ON A CASSETTE TAPE AFTER THE FUNERAL — AND HEARD HER DEAD HUSBAND SINGING A SONG HE’D WRITTEN FOR HER THREE YEARS EARLIER. “Tell Lorrie I Love Her.” Keith had recorded it alone at home in 1986. Just him and a guitar. It was never meant to be a song anyone would buy. It was a work tape. He’d made it so his friend Curtis “Mr. Harmony” Young could learn the melody and sing it at their wedding. Keith was too nervous to sing to Lorrie himself at the altar. November 1986. They got married in Nashville. Curtis sang it. Lorrie cried. The cassette went in a drawer. Then May 9, 1989 happened. Keith on the bed, blood alcohol 0.47. Lorrie flying home from Alaska knowing she’d been right to beg not to go. She found the tape again after everything. His voice, younger, sober, singing her name. She sat with that cassette for years before she decided what to do with it. What finally made Lorrie release it to the world — and why she waited until her next marriage ended — is the part of the story that breaks people.

THE ROBE, THE BRACELET, AND THE PREMONITION: PATSY CLINE’S FINAL GOODBYE. Patsy Cline told her friends she wouldn’t live past 30. She was exactly 30 years old when the world went quiet. In the months leading up to March 1963, Patsy started acting like a woman who knew her time was running out. She began giving her treasures away—a silk robe to Dottie West, a charm bracelet to Loretta Lynn. She’d say it casually, like she was talking about the weather: “Honey, I’ve got a feeling I’m not gonna be around much longer.” Loretta laughed it off, thinking it was just talk. Dottie begged her to stop. But the “Queen of Country” was already saying her goodbyes. The last choice she made was the one that changed history. Dottie West offered to drive her home from Kansas City, but at the very last second, Patsy changed her mind. She boarded a small plane with Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins. The sky turned dark, the storm rolled in, and the plane never reached Nashville. Dottie kept that robe for the rest of her life, but she could never bring herself to wear it. It was a gift from a friend who saw the end coming. But there is one secret that remained in the shadows. Three weeks before the crash, Patsy whispered something to Loretta Lynn—something so haunting that Loretta refused to repeat it to a single soul for thirty years. Patsy Cline didn’t just sing “Crazy”; she lived with a clarity that most of us will never understand. Do you remember where you were when the music stopped in 1963? Let’s keep her voice alive today. 🇺🇸

“JESSE WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WHEN HIS FATHER DIED. LAST NIGHT, HE SANG HIS DAD’S #1 HIT — AND HIS MOTHER HARMONIZED BESIDE HIM.” Jesse was barely three when his father Keith Whitley was gone. Too young to remember the voice. Old enough to carry the silence. Last night, he stepped up to sing “Don’t Close Your Eyes” — his dad’s song. And Lorrie Morgan, his mother, stood right beside him. She didn’t lead. She just harmonized, soft, steady… like she’d been waiting thirty-six years to sing those notes with someone who had Keith’s blood in his throat. He didn’t try to sound like his father. He sounded like a son. And then came the one line where Lorrie’s voice almost broke — the moment most people missed. Did Jesse inherit his father’s voice… or something heavier?

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TRICIA STOOD IN THE LIGHT—CARRYING THE WEIGHT OF A PROMISE TOBY KEITH KEPT UNTIL THE END. When Toby Keith’s name was called for his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the room went silent. It was the honor he had worked a lifetime for, but the “Big Dog” wasn’t there to walk that stage. Instead, it was Tricia Lucus, the woman who had been by his side since he was a 20-year-old oil field worker, who stepped into the light. She didn’t just carry a medallion; she carried the memory of a man who spent 40 years loving her through the fame, the fear, and the final fight. As Eric Church and Post Malone sang his songs, the room was filled with tears. But when Tricia stood there with quiet strength, the world saw the real Toby Keith. Not the superstar in the cowboy hat, but the husband who promised her a lifetime and never looked back. Tricia once said that when they first started, people told her she was crazy for marrying a musician. But she saw a drive in Toby that the world wouldn’t discover for another decade. That night on stage, she wasn’t just accepting an award—she was proof that behind every great outlaw, there is a legendary love that keeps him grounded. Toby’s music filled stadiums, but Tricia filled his heart. And what she carried off that stage was the greatest honor of all: A love that outlived the man. Toby Keith showed us how to be a patriot and a star, but he and Tricia showed us how to be a husband and wife. Who is the “Tricia” in your life who has stood by you through it all? 👇

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THE “DUMBEST SONG” TOBY KEITH ALMOST THREW IN THE TRASH—UNTIL A TEENAGE GIRL LAUGHED. In 2011, when the demo for “Red Solo Cup” landed on Toby Keith’s desk, he hated it. He called it the dumbest thing he’d ever heard. Think about it: Toby was the “Big Dog.” He was the man who wrote anthems beside flag-draped coffins. He felt that a grown man singing about a plastic party cup was beneath him. He was seconds away from killing the track forever. Then, his daughter Krystal heard the demo playing in the kitchen. She didn’t just like it—she laughed so hard she nearly spilled her coffee. She played it again. And again. She started singing it around the house for days. That was the turning point. Toby realized that if it made his daughter that happy, it would do the same for the world. He stopped overthinking it and recorded it. That “dumb song” became one of the biggest hits of his career—the undisputed anthem for every wedding, tailgate, and backyard cookout from Texas to Tennessee. It proved that even a legend needs to let his hair down once in a while. Toby taught us a lesson: Sometimes, life doesn’t need a deep message. Sometimes, all you need is a red cup and a good laugh. What’s a song you used to hate, but now you can’t help but sing along to? Drop it in the comments! 👇

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LORRIE MORGAN PRESSED PLAY ON A CASSETTE TAPE AFTER THE FUNERAL — AND HEARD HER DEAD HUSBAND SINGING A SONG HE’D WRITTEN FOR HER THREE YEARS EARLIER. “Tell Lorrie I Love Her.” Keith had recorded it alone at home in 1986. Just him and a guitar. It was never meant to be a song anyone would buy. It was a work tape. He’d made it so his friend Curtis “Mr. Harmony” Young could learn the melody and sing it at their wedding. Keith was too nervous to sing to Lorrie himself at the altar. November 1986. They got married in Nashville. Curtis sang it. Lorrie cried. The cassette went in a drawer. Then May 9, 1989 happened. Keith on the bed, blood alcohol 0.47. Lorrie flying home from Alaska knowing she’d been right to beg not to go. She found the tape again after everything. His voice, younger, sober, singing her name. She sat with that cassette for years before she decided what to do with it. What finally made Lorrie release it to the world — and why she waited until her next marriage ended — is the part of the story that breaks people.