Introduction:
Elvis Presley was one of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century. He is known as the “King of Rock and Roll” for his groundbreaking style of music that blended rock, blues, country, gospel and pop. One of his most famous songs is “Love Me”, which he recorded in 1956 and performed in many of his concerts and TV appearances.
“Love Me” is a ballad that expresses the singer’s desperate plea for his lover to treat him well, even if she is cruel and unfaithful. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who also wrote other hits for Elvis such as “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock”. The song was originally recorded by Willy and Ruth in 1954, but Elvis made it his own with his distinctive voice and emotional delivery.
Did you know?
– “Love Me” was one of the first songs that Elvis performed on his famous ’68 Comeback Special, a TV show that revived his career after years of making movies.
– “Love Me” was also featured in Elvis’ documentary film “Elvis: That’s the Way It Is”, which showed him rehearsing and performing in Las Vegas in 1970.
– “Love Me” was one of the songs that Elvis sang to his wife Priscilla on their wedding day in 1967.
– “Love Me” has been covered by many artists, such as The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Connie Francis and Norah Jones.
Questions and Answers:
Q: When did Elvis record “Love Me”?
A: Elvis recorded “Love Me” on August 1, 1956 at RCA Studios in New York.
Q: Who wrote “Love Me”?
A: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote “Love Me”.
Q: What other songs did Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller write for Elvis?
A: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote other songs for Elvis such as “Hound Dog”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Don’t”, “King Creole” and “Trouble”.
Q: What was the original title of “Love Me”?
A: The original title of “Love Me” was “Love Me (Treat Me Like a Fool)”.
Q: How did Elvis change the lyrics of “Love Me”?
A: Elvis changed the lyrics of “Love Me” by adding the line “I would beg and steal just to feel your heart beating close to mine”.
Video:
Lyrics:
Treat me like a foolTreat me mean and cruelBut love meWring my faithful heartTear it all apartBut love me (won’t you love me?)Well, if you ever goDarling, I’ll be oh, so lonelyI’ll be sad and blueCrying over you, dear, onlyI would beg and steal (beg and steal)Just to feel (just to feel)Your heart (I want your heart)Beating close to mine (so close to mine)Well, if you ever goDarling, I’ll be oh, so lonelyI’ll be sad and blueCrying over you, dear, onlyI would beg and steal (he would beg and steal)Just to feel (yes, just to feel)Your heart (I want your heart)Beating close to mine (so close to mine)Well, if you ever goDarling, I’ll be oh, so lonelyBeggin’ on my kneesAll I ask is please, please love meOh yeah