Way Down

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For the song "Way Down" by Modest Mouse, see The Fruit That Ate Itself

"Way Down" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. Recorded in October 1976, it was the last single released before his death on August 16, 1977. The song was written by Layng Martine, Jr. and was later covered by Status Quo and Cliffhanger.

Released as a single (with "Pledging My Love" on the B-side) on June 6, 1977, it was his current single when he died. It was racing up the top 40 when news of his death broke. Shortly after his death, it became the 33rd Number 1 of his career. It reached #1 on both the American Country and British Pop charts just days after his death, and almost six years after his previous Number 1 single. It was reissued in April 2005 and reached #2 on the UK singles chart.

Preceded by "Rollin' With the Flow" by Charlie Rich	Billboard Hot Country Singles number one single August 20 1977 by Elvis Presley	Succeeded by "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" by Crystal Gayle
Preceded by "Float On" by The Floaters	UK number one single September 3, 1977	Succeeded by "Silver Lady" by David Soul
Preceded by "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer	United World Chart number one single October 15, 1977 - October 22, 1977	Succeeded by "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer