The duet was created as a daughter's tribute to her father and presented at the Elvis - The 20th Anniversary Concert in Memphis on August 16, 1997.
Understanding the duet requires context of the original track: The song was penned by Mac Davis . Don't Cry Daddy - Lisa Marie Presley 1997
Lisa Marie reportedly found the recording process deeply intimate and emotional, having to pause at times while listening to her father's voice through headphones. The duet was created as a daughter's tribute