Elvis Presley – How Do You Think I Feel
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The song “How Do You Think I Feel” was written by Otis Blackwell and Carl Perkins in 1956. Blackwell was a prolific songwriter who wrote many of Elvis Presley’s early hits, including “Don’t Be Cruel” and “All Shook Up.” Perkins was a popular rockabilly singer and songwriter who was known for his energetic live performances.
Blackwell and Perkins wrote the song “How Do You Think I Feel” during a session at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. The song was inspired by Perkins’ own experience of heartbreak after his wife left him. Perkins initially recorded the song himself, but it was later released by Elvis Presley as a single.
Elvis Presley recorded “How Do You Think I Feel” on September 10, 1956 at RCA Studio A in New York City. The song was produced by Steve Sholes and featured Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass, and D.J. Fontana on drums.
“How Do You Think I Feel” was released as a single on October 2, 1956. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming Presley’s third consecutive number-one single. The song also reached number one on the Billboard Country and Western chart.
“How Do You Think I Feel” was one of the most popular songs of 1956. It helped to cement Elvis Presley’s status as the biggest rock and roll star in the world. The song remains a popular choice for karaoke singers and is often played at weddings and other special occasions.
Interesting fact: The song “How Do You Think I Feel” was originally written for the R&B singer Etta James. However, James’s record label rejected the song, so it was given to Elvis Presley instead.
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Here are the lyrics of the song!
How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The girl I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?How do you think we stand?
Well, I know you’ve made your plans
But you’ve included three
And that’s too much for me
How do you think I feel?I won’t be true again
I know that I can’t win
So why should I pretend
That you still love me?How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The one I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
The girl I’m mad about is just a gadabout
How do you think I feel?Well, how do you think we stand?
I know you’ve made your plans
Another’s pretty face
Has put me out of place
How do you think I feel?I won’t be true again
I know that I can’t win
So why should I pretend
That you still love me?How do you think I feel?
Well, I know your love’s not real
And you’ve included three
And that’s too much for me
How do you think I feel?
