The lyrics say "don't cry" but this duet between the King and his daughter will almost certainly bring you to tears. In fact, the video of Lisa Marie Presley, who died on January 12, 2023, performing with her father is one of the most beautiful tributes to the rock legend we've ever seen.
Elvis recorded "Don't Cry Daddy" in 1969. After his death, in 1997, Lisa Marie made a music video of the song, where she sings it as a duet along with her father's original tracks. As photos and footage of Elvis performing the beloved track fill the screen, the two appear to be singing next to each other—and it's almost as if the King really was right there with his grown daughter.
Commenters on YouTube were blown away by the moving tribute—and we are too. Break out a box of tissues and watch the duet that we can't help falling in love with below:
(h/t Country Music Nation)
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Katelyn Lunders is the Digital Director at Delish, where she oversees the brand's digital strategy and audience growth. She is the former Digital Deputy Editor at House Beautiful, where she tested and reviewed luxury furniture and top-rated home goods to help House Beautiful readers make the best investment. Katelyn has more than a decade of experience as a writer, editor, and content strategist. In her previous role, she led the strategy for 25+ Hearst brands in the U.S. and globally across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Twitter for five years. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and began her career writing news and commerce content for Country Living, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, and more. When she's not obsessing over pop culture or encouraging everyone to buy her life-changing Saatva Rx mattress, you can find her binge-watching house tours or online shopping for her Upper East Side apartment.
