In The Ghetto (No.20)

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"In The Ghetto" was written by Mac Davis and was recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single in 1969.

The song was recorded during Elvis' "Memphis Sessions" and was his first creative recording session since the '68 comeback.

It was his first top 10 hit in America for 4 years, peaking at No.3, and was also his first top 10 hit in the UK for 3 years, peaking at No.2.