About The Song
“You Gave Me a Mountain” is a song written by country singer-songwriter Marty Robbins during the 1960s. It has been recorded by many artists, including Robbins himself, but the highest-charting version of the song was by Frankie Laine in 1969. Elvis Presley performed the song at his 1973 Honolulu concert Aloha from Hawaii and it was included in the subsequent live album Aloha from Hawaii: Via Satellite. The song’s lyrics describe a person who has faced many challenges in life, including the loss of his mother, the absence of his father’s love, and the departure of his wife and child. Despite these setbacks, the person remains determined to overcome the obstacles and continue living.