This 60-year-old classic continues to outshine today’s hits. Elvis remains unparalleled

Only now, at the age of 34, can I appreciate just how cool Elvis really was. What a tune and what a guy.

“Return To Sender” is a popular rock and roll song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1962. The song was written by Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell, who also wrote several other hits for Elvis Presley.

The song features a catchy melody and upbeat tempo, with Elvis Presley’s signature vocals driving the energetic performance. The lyrics tell the story of a man who receives a letter from an ex-girlfriend he had wronged, but the letter is marked “Return to Sender” as he had not provided a valid forwarding address. The song’s message is a cautionary tale about treating others poorly and the consequences that can result.

“Return to Sender” was a commercial success, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and becoming a hit in several other countries. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bryan Ferry, The Beatles, and Girls Aloud. It remains a popular and enduring example of Elvis Presley’s iconic rock and roll style.