About The Song
“Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” is a song first recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1966 motion picture Frankie and Johnny. It was also in 1966 released as a B-side to “Frankie and Johnny”, the title song of the same movie.
The song is a ballad with a simple but effective melody. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is pleading with his lover not to stop loving him. He knows that he has made mistakes in the past, but he promises that he has changed and that he will never take her love for granted again.
The song was written by Joy Byers and Cindy Walker, and it was produced by Felton Jarvis. It was recorded at RCA Victor’s Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 26, 1966. Presley was backed by a group of musicians known as the Nashville Cats, which included guitarists Scotty Moore and Hank Garland, bassist Charlie McCoy, and drummer D.J. Fontana.
“Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” was released as a single in June 1966. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was also a hit in the United Kingdom, where it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Celine Dion. It remains one of Presley’s most popular and enduring songs.
The song was inspired by Byers’ own personal experience. She had been in a relationship with a man who had made mistakes in the past, but she still loved him. She wrote the song as a way to express her feelings to him and to beg him not to stop loving her.
Walker was initially hesitant to work with Byers on the song, but she eventually agreed. She said that she was impressed with Byers’ talent and that she could see the potential in the song.
The song was originally recorded by Presley for his film Frankie and Johnny. However, it was not released as a single until after the film had been released. The song was released as a single on June 13, 1966, and it quickly became a hit.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was also a hit in the United Kingdom, where it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Celine Dion. It remains one of Presley’s most popular and enduring songs.
The song is significant for a number of reasons. First, it is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s ballad singing. Presley was known for his powerful voice and his ability to sing ballads with emotion and conviction.
Second, the song is a timeless expression of love and loss. The lyrics are simple but effective, and they have resonated with listeners for generations.
Finally, the song is a reminder of Elvis Presley’s enduring popularity. He was one of the most successful and influential musicians of all time, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world.
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Lyrics
Please don’t stop loving me
You were born just to be in my arms
In my arms
Please don’t stop loving me
Your lips were made just to be kissed by me
Kissed by meWhen I’m with you
I don’t know day from night, wrong from right
You are my world, that’s all I know
I love you so, I won’t let goPlease don’t stop loving me
Darling you’ll always be mine alone
Mine alone