Love Me Tender (1956) is an EP released by Elvis Presley as the soundtrack to his film debut of the same name. This EP captures the romantic ballad side of Elvis and shows off his versatility as both a singer and a Hollywood star.
Highlights and Fun Facts
🎬 Released to coincide with the film “Love Me Tender”, Elvis’s first movie role as Clint Reno.
🎤 Title track “Love Me Tender” became an instant classic, showcasing Elvis’s smooth, heartfelt vocals and his ability to deliver tender ballads.
🎸 The song is an adaptation of the Civil War ballad “Aura Lee”, with new lyrics and Elvis’s signature style.
🎧 The EP also includes tracks that capture the Western and folk influences of the film’s setting.
📀 Achieved major commercial success and topped the charts, further cementing Elvis’s superstar status.
🎥 The success of the film and EP launched Elvis’s film career, leading to dozens of Hollywood hits in the following decade.
Tracklist – Love Me Tender (1956)
Love Me Tender
Let Me
Poor Boy
We’re Gonna Move
