Introduction
“Good Luck Charm” is a lively pop song performed by Elvis Presley, released in 1962. The track showcases Presley’s versatility as an artist, blending his charismatic vocals with a catchy melody.
The song was penned by songwriters Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold. It was recorded on October 15, 1961, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. Presley was accompanied by notable musicians during this session, including guitarists Scotty Moore and Jerry Kennedy, bassist Bob Moore, drummers D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman, pianist Floyd Cramer, saxophonist Boots Randolph, and backing vocals from The Jordanaires. Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires notably joined Presley in the chorus. Elvis Presley Official Site+7Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+7Wikipedia+7Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+4
Upon its release on February 27, 1962, “Good Luck Charm” achieved remarkable commercial success. It reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining that spot for two consecutive weeks starting April 21, 1962. The song also topped the Cash Box chart and secured the number one position on the UK Singles Chart for five weeks. Elvis Presley Official SiteWikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
The B-side of the single featured “Anything That’s Part of You,” which also garnered attention, reaching the Top 40 in the U.S. Both tracks were later included in compilation albums, such as “Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3.” Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+5Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+1Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+1
“Good Luck Charm” marked a significant point in Presley’s career, being his last number-one hit until “Suspicious Minds” in 1969. However, it’s noteworthy that the song’s success was followed by a period where Presley faced challenges in replicating this level of chart-topping success. elvissongpedia.greggers.net+1rec.music.rock-pop-r-b.1950s.narkive.com+1Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For a deeper appreciation of the song’s charm, you can watch Elvis Presley’s performance below:
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