Just Pretend (Elvis Presley song)

It was composed by Guy Fletcher in partnership with his writing partner Doug Flett. == Recording ==

Elvis Presley recorded it on June 6, 1970 as part of his July 4–8 studio sessions for RCA at RCA's Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. Personnel • Elvis Presley – lead vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar • James Burton – lead guitar • Chip Young – rhythm guitar • Charlie Hodge – acoustic rhythm guitar • Norbert Putnam – bass • David Briggs – piano • Jerry Carrigan – drums • Charlie McCoy – marimba == Release history ==

The song was first released on Presley's album ''That's the Way It Is'' that appeared on November 11, 1970. == Critical response ==

Robert Matthew-Walker in his 1995 book Heartbreak Hotel: The Life and Music of Elvis Presley calls the song "massive, slow and uninspired": == 2016 version with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ==

In 2016, the song appeared on the album The Wonder of You: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which included new versions of Presley's songs, reworked and dubbed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. There were two versions of the song: Presley's solo version and a (‘virtual’) duet with Helene Fischer. == References ==