i adore this song.
the chorus is one of the most beautiful things i have heard him do.
there's a balltearin' version on the 'ThatsTheWayItWas' Vegas DVD.

also his versions of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" & "Something" take me away 2 dreamland

Joshy84au said:

i've got a studio version of this song on the "walk a mile in my shoes" boxset, and it is easily one of elvis' best ballads...

from the first notes of the piano... then elvis' voice... then the organ kicks in... the song just reeks of soul... love it...


Just pretend, I'm holding you
And whispering things soft and low
And think of me, how it's gonna be
Just pretend I didn't go

When I walked away, I heard you say
"If you need me, you know what to do"
I knew it then, I'd be back again
Just pretend I'm right there with you

And I'll come flying to you again
All the crying is through
Oh, I will hold you and love you again
But until then, well just pretend

Oh, it's funny, but I can't recall
The things we said or why you're crying
But now I know it was wrong to go
I belong here by your side

And I'll come flying to you again
All the crying is through
Oh, I will hold you and love you again
But until then, well just pretend

beautiful...

EllisDee said:

i have all 3 of those boxsets.
i have played the studio cut from the boxset all nite.
in this house no Elvis would mean the end of the world

his music is always being heard in the Armour household.
back in the 70s b4 Elvis passed away,dad was saving up because there was strong talk that he would finally tour Australia,
of course,it didn't happen.
he collects picture discs,in cd & vinyl...& any other cool stuff.
i just love the music.
& songs like "Just Pretend" r timeless.
i just wanna cry hearing it.
love it!

Joshy84au said:

i've only got the 1970s boxset and the number ones disc...

i want to get the other 2 boxsets, the 69 comeback, and the 69 memphis sessions and the sun sessions, but i just haven't gotten around to it... my elvis collection is extremely incomplete...

we dont have EVERYTHING...but quite a fair bit of stuff.

the MSG gig from 1972 i think it maybe...with the blue cover,thats a great show.
Aloha from hawaii via sattelite is great (actually have that on vinyl)
but my favourite live stuff i have heard so far is the 5th disc on the 70s boxset.