(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame

Elvis Presley

About (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame

"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" is a song recorded in a hit version by Elvis Presley and published by Elvis Presley Music in 1961. It was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and first recorded by Del Shannon on the album Runaway With Del Shannon, which was released in June 1961. The more successful and well-known recording by Elvis Presley was released in August 1961. The relatively intense tune, featuring a Bo Diddley beat, performed well on both pop and easy listening stations, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 2 on the Easy Listening chart, based (at the time) on the Top 100. However, the single's Hot 100 chart run was atypical of a Top Ten hit. In the autumn of 1961 it shot from 22 to 4, then dropped to 10, then 26, all within the space of four weeks. The single (a double A-side with "Little Sister", as in the States) spent four weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart — one of Presley's nine UK chart-toppers between 1960 and 1962. 


Year:
1972
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A very old friend came by today
Cause he was telling everyone in town
About the love that he just found
And Marie's the name of his latest flame
He talked and talked and I heard him say
That she had the longest blackest hair
The prettiest green eyes anywhere
And Marie's the name of his latest flame

Though I smiled the tears inside were a-burning
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
He was gone but still his words kept returning
What else was there for me to do but cry

Would you believe that yesterday
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
She'd be mine eternally
And Marie's the name of his latest flame

Though I smiled the tears inside were a-burning
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
He was gone but still his words kept returning
What else was there for me to do but cry

Would you believe that yesterday
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
She'd be mine eternally
And Marie's the name of his latest flame

And Marie's the name of his latest flame
And Marie's the name of his latest flame

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

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Song Information
"(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" is a song by the iconic American singer Elvis Presley, released in 1961.
Songwriters
It was written by the well-known songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman who also wrote other hits for Elvis.
Album Inclusion
The song features in Elvis's album, "Something for Everybody," which peaked at number one on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Chart Performance
"(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" enjoyed considerable success on the charts, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song spans several genres, including Rock and Roll, pop, and rhythm and blues.
Song Theme
The lyrics tell a story of a man who falls in love with a woman, only to find out that she also was his best friend's latest flame.
Single Release
The song was released as a side-A single, with "Little Sister" on the side-B. Both songs enjoyed significant chart success.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity on the charts, Elvis Presley never performed this song live on stage.
Pop Culture
The song has been featured in many films and television shows, including "Men In Black 3" where it is played in the background.
Cover Versions
"(Mar) His Latest Flame" has been covered by different artists including Del Shannon and The Misfits.
Song Duration
The original song has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
Track Rank
The song is ranked as the 1,187th most popular track in the global ranking as of July 2018.
Rediscovered Popularity
"(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" gained new popularity in the 2000s when it was included in several Elvis Presley compilation albums.
Recording
The song was officially recorded on June 26, 1961, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.
Unique Fact
This song was one of the few Elvis Presley hits to have a dominant piano background.

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