Elvis’ Heartfelt Rendition of “Long Lonely Highway” from the Classic Film Tickle Me (1965)

“Long Lonely Highway” is a song featured in the 1965 Elvis Presley film “Tickle Me”. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who were a prolific songwriting duo responsible for many of Elvis’s hits in the 1960s.

The song is a slow, melancholy ballad that showcases Elvis’s emotive vocal abilities. It features a simple, stripped-down arrangement, with Elvis’s voice backed by acoustic guitar, piano, and strings.

The lyrics tell the story of a man who is traveling down a long, lonely highway, searching for love and companionship. The song is a poignant meditation on the isolation and loneliness that can accompany life on the road.

Elvis’s performance of “Long Lonely Highway” in “Tickle Me” is a highlight of the film, and showcases his ability to convey deep emotion through his singing. The song has since become a fan favorite, and is remembered as one of Elvis’s most heartfelt ballads.