1970 single by Elvis Presley

"I`ve Lost You" is a song written by Alan Blaikley and Ken Howard (under the pen name `Steve Barlby`) for Iain Matthews. It was originally recorded by Mathews in 1969 and released on his first solo album after leaving Fairport Convention: Matthews` Southern Comfort.[2]

Elvis Presley recording

"I`ve Lost You" was covered by Elvis Presley. It was released in July 1970, debuted at number 85 on the Hot 100 on 1 August 1970, and reached number 32 on 29 August – 5 September 1970.[3] On the Cash Box chart, however, it reached as high as number 18.[4] It also charted at number five on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song became a gold record.

As a newly released single, Presley included it in his setlist during his third Las Vegas season (August/September 1970) and the version from 12 August Dinner Show was included in the MGM movie Elvis: That`s the Way It Is.[5]

In Canada, "I`ve Lost You" was a Top 10 hit. It peaked at number 10, and spent two weeks in that position.[6] It was also a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom where Presley`s career was on something of a major resurgence, reaching number 9 for two weeks in November and December.[7]

The song might be seen as reflecting the state of Elvis` marriage to Priscilla at the time it was recorded (4 June 1970).[8][9]

Chart performance