 The song was recorded in February 1976 in the Jungle Room of Presley's Graceland home.The only time Elvis performed the song in its entirety was on February 21, 1977 at a concert in Charlotte, North Carolina.He had attempted to perform the song February 20 at the same venue but revealed to the crowd that he had completely forgotten the song; he returned on February 21, lead sheet in hand, and performed the song with his eyes glued to the lyrics.