I'll Never Let You Go
Elvis Presley
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I'll never let you go, little darlin'. I'm so sorry 'cause I made you cry. I'll never let you go, 'cause I love you. So please don't ever say good-bye. The stars would tumble down beside me, The moon would hang its head and cry. My arms would never hold another baby doll If we should ever say good-bye. Well, I'll never let you go, Because I love you, pretty baby. I'm so sorry 'cause I made you cry. I made you cry. Yeah, I'll never let you go, 'Cause I love you, little baby. So please don't ever say good-bye.
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Release Date"I'll Never Let You Go" by Elvis Presley was released in September 1956 as part of his debut studio album titled "Elvis Presley."
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AlbumThe song itself is the 10th track on the album, which includes other hits like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Tutti Frutti."
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SongwritersThe song was originally written by Jimmy Wakely and was first popularized by country music artist Hank Snow.
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Genre"I'll Never Let You Go" is a classic rock and roll song, demonstrating Presley's mix of country, gospel, and R&B influences, which defined his iconic style.
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InspirationElvis Presley reportedly chose to include "I'll Never Let You Go" on his debut album because he was a fan of Hank Snow's version of the song.
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Record LabelThe song, as well as the rest of the album, was released by RCA Victor, which signed Presley in November 1955 after his initial success with Sun Records.
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Recording"I'll Never Let You Go" was recorded during the same sessions in New York in January 1956 where Elvis also laid down classics like "Blue Suede Shoes."
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Critical ReceptionWhile not released as a single, "I'll Never Let You Go" was respected by critics and fans for Presley's passionate vocal performance and its showcasing of the kind of material he was recording in this early phase of his career.
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Live PerformancePresley was known for performing "I'll Never Let You Go" live during his concerts in the late 1950s, often receiving a positive response from the crowd.
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Other VersionsBeyond Hank Snow's version that inspired Presley, "I'll Never Let You Go" has also been covered by other artists across various genres, showing the song's enduring popularity.
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