View concert statistics of the great pretender by the platters played live. The platters originally recorded the great pretender written by buck ram and the platters released it on the single the great pretender in 1955. Although the concept is the same, ithe great pretenderi replaces about half of the tracks with versions that were not on ithe freddie mercury albumi, resulting in all. Freddie mercury the great pretender lyrics genius lyrics. In keeping with founder herb reeds wishes, the platters continue to evolve and entertain music fans of all ages worldwide. Ohoh, yes im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own ive played the game but to my real shame youve left me to grieve all alone. Rumor has it he wrote it in under 20 minutes in the flamingo hotel in las vegas.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Ohoh, yes im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own ive played the game but to my real shame youve left me to grieve. Freddie mercury the great pretender releases discogs. Oh yes im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell oh yes im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own i play the game but to my real shame youve left me to dream all alone. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. The great pretender is an emmyrose dor awardwinning 2012 featurelength documentary film about queen singer freddie mercury and his attempt to forge a solo career. Oh yes, im the great pretender a drift in a world of my own i play the game. Oh yes, im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such. The great pretender lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, its one of the platters great songs. Freddie mercury revived the great pretender in 1987 when he released his version of a single. The lives of a french theater director, her exboyfriend, and the two actors playing them intersect dramatically in this tangled and darkly funny roundelay set in the new york theater world.
Keen eyed readers might notice that the tracks in the list are the same titles as included on the platters mid60s album the 10th anniversary album. Roy orbison the great pretender lyrics metrolyrics. The words and music were written by buck ram, the platters manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and management. I pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell oh yes, im the great pretender a drift in a world of my own i play the game. The great pretender freddie mercury guitar lesson guitar chords. Harlem in montmartre the platters the great pretender. Oh yes im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but. The great pretender falls just short of bowies magnum opus the 5th power, but not by much in. This memorable video, directed by david mallet, accompanied freddie mercurys seventh solo single. Ohoh, yes im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell. With zachary oberzan, maya mertens, diede blok, karlien meganck. The great pretender recorded by roy orbison written by buck ram g7 c f c oh yes im the great pretender f c g7 pretending that im doing well f g7 c f my need is such i pretend too much c g7 c g7 im lonely but no one can tell c f c. Elvis presley suspicious minds audio song fever live at the honolulu international center, hawaii january 14, 1973. Elvis and the great pretenders is a legends style productions show featuring mainly award winning elvis tribute artists that also perform other.
The great pretender is a popular song recorded by the platters, with tony williams on lead vocals, and released as a single on november 3, 1955. They had many wonderful songs and this one is no exception, this is a simplified version. Tribute to the king of rock and roll, to graceland and beyond. Elvis and beyond the great pretender, scarborough, north yorkshire. Freddie mercury the great pretender official video. Rolling stone s definitive list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars, stating, the great pretender is a perfect title for this effort, a mix of funk and humor, gospel and jazz, with no small points of reference to dizzy gillespie, early doo wop, mahalia jackson, james brown, and sun ra. Includes supplemental or companion materials if applicable. The platters the great pretender lyrics metrolyrics. Oh yes, im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such, i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell oh yes, im the great. Oh yes im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own i play the game but to my real shame youve left me to dream all alone.
Oh yes im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell. The platters the great pretender lyrics songmeanings. Cover versions of the great pretender by the platters. But it was all good, clean fun, until one day, a greaser with a great voice showed up on the scene and managed to fool a lot of people. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Combining a feature film, theater, and live reconstructions of elvis concerts, it has people asking, will the. Buck ram was the platters mentor and principal songwriter, responsible for titles such as the great pretender and only you.
Watch the video for the great pretender from freddie mercurys greatest hits iii for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The film is a british venture coproduced by emp and mercury songs for eagle rock entertainment with eagle rock serving as distributor. The great pretender has been added to your cart add to cart. Combining a feature film, theater, and live reconstructions of elvis concerts, it has people asking, will the real oberzan please stand up. Too real is this feeling of make believe too real when i feel what my heart. Booklets may include limited notes and highlighting.
Ohoh, yes im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell ohoh, yes im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own ive played the game but to my real shame youve left me to grieve all alone too real is this feeling of makebelieve. Easy come for some thats easy go but its never easy on your own times will change for those who, whod never know till its too late to get back home great. He was not only a great pretender, but a great imposter as well. Oh yes im the great pretender ooh ooh pretending im doing well ooh ooh my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell oh yes im the great pretender ooh ooh adrift in a world of my own ooh ooh i play the game but to my real shame youve left me to dream all alone too real is this feeling of make believe. Elvis and beyond the great pretender home facebook. An extremely meta story of a man torn by profound identity issues. Oh yes, im the great pretender woowoo pretending im doing well woowoo my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell oh yes, im the. Elvis and beyond the great pretender elvis the great. Ohoh yes, im the great pretender pretending that im doing well my need is such i pretend too much im lonely but no one can tell ohoh yes, im the great pretender adrift in a world of my own ive played the game but to my real shame youve left me to grieve all alone too real is this feeling of makebelieve. Here are the lyrics to the great pretender by the platters. The platters the great pretender the platters facebook. Roy orbison the great pretender 1962 video dailymotion. The great pretender the nights are dark, the days are black but we are not alone, we are a part of the show they like to watch, they like to touch tickle private parts, they are my work of art always broke, and in debt never miss anything i can steal wet and soaked, a living dead scratch a wound that i dont want to heal let them come. The platters the great pretender original footage hd.
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