His Latest Flame
Elvis Presley
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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
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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Album Information"His Latest Flame" is included in Elvis Presley's album "Something for Everybody," which is his sixth studio album released in 1961.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 4 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the United States.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who also composed several other hits for Presley.
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Release Date"His Latest Flame" was released in 1961 as a double A-side single with "Little Sister."
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UK Charts SuccessThe song reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for four weeks.
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Genre"His Latest Flame" is a rock and roll song, exhibiting Presley's signature style.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Del Shannon, Bruce Springsteen, and The Smiths.
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Live PerformancesElvis rarely performed this song live, but a famous rendition was seen in his 1968 comeback special.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics tell the story of a man who falls in love quickly and moves on, hence the name, "His Latest Flame."
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 8 seconds.
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Recording SessionThe song was recorded on June 25, 1961, at RCA's Studio B in Nashville.
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Commercial SuccessAlong with its success on the charts, "His Latest Flame" sold over half a million copies, earning a gold record from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Music VideoAlthough Elvis Presley never officially filmed a music video for "His Latest Flame," various fan-made videos are available.
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LegacyOver the years, the song continues to be appreciated by Elvis' fans and is considered one of his top hits.
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