Elvis Presley – It’s Now or Never
“It’s Now or Never” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. It was originally written in Italian as “O Sole Mio” in 1898 by Eduardo di Capua, and English lyrics were later written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold. The song was released as a single in the United States on July 5, 1960, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, and several other countries.
Background and composition
“It’s Now or Never” was originally written as “O Sole Mio” in 1898 by Eduardo di Capua. The song is a Neapolitan folk song that has become one of the most popular and recognizable songs in the world. The English lyrics for “It’s Now or Never” were written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold in 1960.
The song’s lyrics are about a man who is pleading with his lover to commit to him. He tells her that it is “now or never” and that he cannot wait any longer. The song is full of passion and emotion, and it perfectly captures the feeling of being in love.
Recording and production
“It’s Now or Never” was recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 3, 1960. The song was produced by Bill Porter.
The recording features Elvis Presley on vocals. Presley’s vocals are powerful and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“It’s Now or Never” 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 in Italian as “O Sole Mio” in 1898.
- The English lyrics for “It’s Now or Never” were written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold in 1960.
- The song was recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 3, 1960.
- The song was produced by Bill Porter.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- The song also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, and several other countries.
- “It’s Now or Never” has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Andrea Bocelli.