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Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” is a notable rock song performed by Elvis Presley, released in August 1961. The track was penned by the esteemed songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who were instrumental in crafting many of Presley’s hits. Medium+7Wikipedia+7Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+7Википедия — свободная энциклопедия+7Medium+7Wikipedia, l’enciclopedia libera+7
The song was first recorded by Del Shannon, who included it in his June 1961 album Runaway with Del Shannon. Shannon’s version set the stage for Presley’s more renowned rendition. morrissey-solo.com+6Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+6Wikipedia+6
Presley laid down his version on June 26, 1961, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The recording features a lively Bo Diddley beat, with contributions from musicians such as Scotty Moore (guitar), Hank Garland (guitar), Bob Moore (double bass), D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (drums), Floyd Cramer (piano), and The Jordanaires (backing vocals). Wikipedia
Upon its release, the single achieved significant chart success. In the United States, it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Easy Listening chart. In the United Kingdom, the double A-side single, paired with “Little Sister,” soared to the top of the UK Singles Chart, maintaining the number one position for four consecutive weeks. Wikipedia
The lyrics narrate a poignant tale of a man confronting his feelings upon learning that his former romantic interest, Marie, has moved on to a new relationship. Despite masking his emotions with a smile, the protagonist is internally tormented by this revelation.
“His Latest Flame” has left a lasting impact on music culture, inspiring various artists to cover the song. Notably, The Smiths incorporated a portion of it as an intro to their track “Rusholme Ruffians,” highlighting the song’s enduring influence. Wikipedia+3morrissey-solo.com+3SecondHandSongs+3
This track exemplifies Elvis Presley’s ability to interpret songs with emotional depth and musical innovation, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in rock music history.
For a visual experience of Elvis’s performance, you can watch the following video:
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