Elvis Presley "Way Down" US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
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Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. He is credited with 54 certified gold singles – more than any other recording artist ever! This coin highlights one of those songs that sold at least 500,000 copies.
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Way Down
The song “Way Down” was released on June 6, 1977. The B-side of the single was “Pledging My Love.” This single proved to be the last Elvis ever released, because he died on August 16 of that year. The song climbed the charts, reaching the number 31 spot on August 6, then began to fall. After Elvis’ death, the song became popular again and peaked at number 18. It was a number 1 hit on the country music charts and on the UK Singles Chart.
Elvis recorded “Way Down” at his home studio, known as the Jungle Room, in Graceland. At the end of each chorus, the words “way on down” can be heard. They were sung by J. D. Sumner, who was known for his low voice. At the end of the song, Sumner sang the phrase an octave lower, reaching a note three octaves below middle C.
The hit song “Way Down” was written by Layng Martine, Jr. In an interview, he recalled hearing one of Elvis’ early songs. “It changed my entire life,” he reflected. Two decades later, Martine was fortunate enough to have Presley record and release one of his songs.
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. He is credited with 54 certified gold singles – more than any other recording artist ever! This coin highlights one of those songs that sold at least 500,000 copies.
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Way Down
The song “Way Down” was released on June 6, 1977. The B-side of the single was “Pledging My Love.” This single proved to be the last Elvis ever released, because he died on August 16 of that year. The song climbed the charts, reaching the number 31 spot on August 6, then began to fall. After Elvis’ death, the song became popular again and peaked at number 18. It was a number 1 hit on the country music charts and on the UK Singles Chart.
Elvis recorded “Way Down” at his home studio, known as the Jungle Room, in Graceland. At the end of each chorus, the words “way on down” can be heard. They were sung by J. D. Sumner, who was known for his low voice. At the end of the song, Sumner sang the phrase an octave lower, reaching a note three octaves below middle C.
The hit song “Way Down” was written by Layng Martine, Jr. In an interview, he recalled hearing one of Elvis’ early songs. “It changed my entire life,” he reflected. Two decades later, Martine was fortunate enough to have Presley record and release one of his songs.