"Like I've Never Been Gone" is a song written by Paul Hampton and Camille Monte and first released by American country singer Chase Webster in July 1962.
In February 1963, English singer Billy Fury released a cover of the song which peaked at number 3 on the Record Retailer Top 50.
[3] Reviewing for Disc, Don Nicholl wrote that "Like I've Never Been Gone" "is the kind of song I can imagine Presley wishing he'd got his hands on.
A sultry Latin beater which he sings in his most commercial voice.
First-class backing, including chorus, is directed by Ivor Raymonde".