Love Me - Elvis Presley

**Elvis Presley**s rendition of Love Me stands as one of his all-time great recordings, showcasing his remarkable talent and impeccable synergy with his band. Recorded on September 1, 1956, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, this track captures Elvis at the zenith of his early career. Accompanied by **Scotty Moore** on guitar, **Bill Black** on bass, **D. J. Fontana** on drums, and **The Jordanaires** providing backing vocals, the session was a remarkable display of musical cohesion. Elvis himself played piano on this and other tracks during the session.

Elvis' interpretation of Love Me, originally penned by the legendary songwriting duo **Jerry Leiber** and **Mike Stoller**, transcends its initial conception. Leiber and Stoller, who were asked to submit songs for Elvis following the success of [Hound Dog](https://youtu.be/T8JKM_BjuSY ""), viewed Love Me as a playful take on the country and western genre. They later remarked that it was almost a spoof. Yet, Elvis imbued the song with a depth and sincerity that neither the songwriters nor previous performers had envisioned.

Sweetheart **Barbara Hearn** noted that Elvis frequently played a rendition by the [**Billy Williams Quartet**](https://youtu.be/E6TolWAiEeA "") at his Audubon Drive home in Memphis. This 1954 recording, with its unique vocal styling and phrasing by lead singer Billy Williams, undoubtedly shaped Elvis' approach to the song. Additionally, in early 1955, Elvis toured with Hayride pal [**Jimmie Rodgers Snow**](https://youtu.be/n-_CexERihM ""), who had an RCA single B-side of Love Me. This exposure, coupled with the arrangement of the Billy Williams Quartet, undoubtedly influenced Elvis' approach to the song.

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**Tempo: 72 BPM**

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