A country ballad first cut by Brenda Lee in 1972, made a hit by Willie Nelson in 1982, and remade as a synth-pop single by Pet Shop Boys in 1987.
Origins
Always on My Mind was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, and first recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972. Elvis Presley cut his own version in 1972 shortly after separating from Priscilla Presley.
Willie Nelson Recording
Willie Nelson’s 1982 version became the song’s defining hit, reaching number one on the U.S. country chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It won three Grammy Awards including Song of the Year.
Pet Shop Boys
British duo Pet Shop Boys recorded a synth-pop arrangement in 1987 for an Elvis tribute special and released it as a single. Their version topped the UK Singles Chart and reintroduced the song to dance and pop audiences.
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