True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
Elvis Presley
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How many girls choose cotton dress worlds When they could have satins and lace And stand by her man, never once letting shade touch her face How many hearts could live through all the winters We've known and still not be cold True love travels on a gravel road. Love is a stranger and hearts are in danger All through streets paved with gold For true love travels on a gravel road. Down through the years we've had hard times and tears But they only helped our love grow And we'll stay together no matter how strong the wind blows Not once have I seen your blue eyes filled with envy Or stray from the one that you hold Oh true love travels on a gravel road. Love is a stranger and hearts are in danger All through streets paved with gold For true love travels on a gravel road. Yeah, true love travels on a gravel road. Mmmm True love travels on a gravel road. True love travels on a gravel road.
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Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER, ARTHUR OWENS SR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" is a song that was composed by Dallas Frazier and A.L. Owens. Frazier is an accomplished songwriter who has written numerous hit songs for musicians across genres.
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Release DateElvis Presley recorded the song in 1969 and it was released as part of his album "From Elvis in Memphis" in the same year.
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Album Success"From Elvis in Memphis" is considered one of Presley's best albums, with the song "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" contributing to its success. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics suggest that true love is not always easy, but rather it is a journey that may involve hardships and struggles – hence the metaphor of traveling on a gravel road.
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Cover VersionsBefore Elvis' rendition, the song was also covered by other artists, including Duane Dee who released it as a single in 1968. After Elvis, "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" was covered by Percy Sledge, Nick Lowe, and others.
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Live PerformancesDespite the fame of the song, Presley performed it live only once, on January 26, 1970, at the Las Vegas International Hotel.
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Critical ResponseOver time, the song has received positive feedback from music critics with many praising its deep, meaningful lyrics and Elvis' heartfelt performance.
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Connection to the fansThe song is one of those that show a different, more introspective side to Elvis' music, which connected more deeply with some of his fans compared to his popular upbeat tracks.
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Music Genre"True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" is typically classified under the country soul genre, blending soulful rhythms with country storytelling style.
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Recording InfoThe song was recorded at American Sound Studio which was one of the most successful independent recording studios where numerous famous songs were produced.
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Vinyl EditionIn 2019, for the 50th anniversary of the album "From Elvis in Memphis", the song was reissued in a 2xLP vinyl edition.
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Song DurationThe duration of "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" is approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
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