Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley
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You know I can be found Sitting home all alone If you can't come around At least please telephone Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true Baby, if I made you mad For something I might have said Please, let's forget the past The future looks bright ahead Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true I don't want no other love Baby it's just you I'm thinking of Don't stop thinking of me Don't make me feel this way Come on over here and love me You know what I want you to say Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true Why should we be apart? I really love you baby, cross my heart Let's walk up to the preacher And let us say I do Then you'll know you'll have me And I'll know that I'll have you, Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true I don't want no other love, Baby it's just you I'm thinking of Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true Don't be cruel to who a heart that's true I don't want no other love Baby it's just you I'm thinking of
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Written by: Elvis Presley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Don't Be Cruel" was written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley, a highly successful collaboration in rock and roll's early days.
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Release DetailsIt was released on July 13, 1956, as part of a single that also included "Hound Dog".
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Record SuccessThe song hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts on August 18, 1956, and stayed at the top for 11 weeks.
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Unique Achievement"Don't Be Cruel" is one of the few songs that managed to top the pop, country, and R&B charts at the same time.
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Notable Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Jackie Wilson, Cheap Trick, and Billy Swan.
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Certified PlatinumThe song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), confirming the sale of one million units.
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Included in Time CapsuleThe song "Don't Be Cruel" was added to the 1956 time capsule at the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, an honor reflecting its cultural, artistic and historical significance.
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Best-Selling SongIt is considered one of Presley's best-selling songs, with over six million copies sold in the US alone.
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Recorded in Just Few TakesIt is also notable for being recorded in only a few takes at RCA’s New York studios on July 2, 1956.
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Influence on other ArtistsMany artists including Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haley have stated that the song's rhythm had a significant influence on their music.
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Evolution of Elvis Presley’s Career"Don't Be Cruel" was pivotal in marking the evolution in Presley's career, solidifying him as a veritable King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Lingering PopularityDespite being released over 60 years ago, "Don't Be Cruel" remains one of Presley's most beloved and frequently played songs.
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