Eagerly I wished the morrow; -- vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow -- sorrow for the lost Lenore -- For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore -- Nameless here for evermore.
My Way by Frank Sinatra. This originated as the French song called Comme D'Habitude (translation: As Usual), written by the composers Jacques Revaux and Gilles Thibault. They took it to the French pop star Claude Francois, who tweaked it a bit (earning a co-writer credit) and recorded the song in 1967, where it was a hit in parts of Europe.
Top Customer Reviews. Released in late 1977, after Elvis's death, My Way became an international hit. It peaked at 22 on the US Billboard singles chart, but reached number 2 on the Billboard country chart and number 1 on the rival Cashbox country singles chart. It was a top ten hit in the UK and several other countries. It showed that Elvis could still sing in the final weeks of his life.