Introduction
I Need Your Love Tonight” is an energetic rock and roll track by Elvis Presley, recorded on June 10, 1958, at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. This recording occurred during a brief leave from his military service, marking his last studio session before deploying to Germany. The song was co-written by Sid Wayne and Bix Reichner. Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+5Elvis Presley Official Site+5Wikipedia+5Википедия — свободная энциклопедия+3Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+3Wikipedia+3Elvis SongPedia+7elvis100percent.com+7Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+7
Released as a single on March 10, 1959, “I Need Your Love Tonight” achieved significant chart success. In the United States, it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, paired as a double A-side with “(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I,” the single soared to the top of the UK Singles Chart, remaining at number one for five consecutive weeks in May 1959. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+2
Musically, the track features Hank Garland and Chet Atkins on guitars, Bob Moore on bass, Floyd Cramer on piano, D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman on drums, and backing vocals by The Jordanaires. The song’s lively tempo and catchy melody highlight Presley’s dynamic vocal delivery and the ensemble’s tight musicianship. Elvis Presley Official Site+1Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+1
“I Need Your Love Tonight” has left a lasting impact, inspiring covers and references in popular culture, such as its inclusion in the 2005 film “Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.” The track exemplifies Presley’s ability to blend rock and roll with infectious enthusiasm, contributing to his enduring legacy in music history.Wikipedia+1Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+1
For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the following performance:
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