Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
“Love Me Tender” is a ballad written by Vera Matson and originally recorded by Ken Darby in 1956. However, it is the version by Elvis Presley that is considered the definitive one. Presley’s recording was released in 1956 as the title track of his first film, Love Me Tender. The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“Love Me Tender” was written by Vera Matson in 1956. The song was originally titled “Aura Lee” and was written as a poem for Matson’s husband. Matson later set the poem to music and changed the title to “Love Me Tender”.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet beautiful, and they speak to the universal experience of love. The song is a plea for love and devotion, and it is a testament to the power of music to express the deepest emotions.
Recording and production
Elvis Presley’s version of “Love Me Tender” was recorded in 1956 at the Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood, California. The song was produced by Hal Wallis.
The recording features Presley’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Presley’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“Love Me Tender” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written by Vera Matson as a poem for her husband.
- Elvis Presley’s version of the song was released in 1956 as the title track of his first film.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
- “Love Me Tender” has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Andrea Bocelli.