Easy Come, Easy Go

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About Easy Come, Easy Go

"Easy Come, Easy Go" is a song first recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1967 motion picture Easy Come, Easy Go. Its first release was on the soundtrack EP "Easy Come, Easy Go" in spring 1967. The Australian Kent Music Report (calculated in retrospect using archival data) lists the song / the EP "Easy Come, Easy Go" on the singles chart for 5 weeks, with the peak of 78 on the week of May 13, 1967.


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Easy come, easy go
Here, there, everywhere, crazy love is in the air
Nightfall, mmm, day and nightfall
So many girls in every port
You gotta be a juggernaut
Full speed ahead or you'll be caught
Oh yeah! Oh yeah!

Easy come, easy go
Up, down, all around, kiss and kiss 
And pound for pound, delicious
Mmm so nutritious
Sailor beware take it slow
Easy come, easy go

All right!
When you want love to keep you warm
There's nothing like a uniform
You got a port in any storm
There she blows

Easy come, easy go
Up, down, all around, kiss and kiss 
And pound for pound, delicious
Mmm so nutritious
Sailor beware take it slow
Easy come, easy go
Sailor beware take it slow
Easy come, easy go
Easy come, easy go

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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: SID WAYNE, BEN WEISMAN

Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Easy Come, Easy Go" is a song featured in and composed for the 1967 American musical film titled the same, "Easy Come, Easy Go", starred by Elvis Presley.
Songwriters
The song was composed by the talented duo, Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman. These songwriters worked with Elvis on numerous other songs as well.
Movie Role
In the "Easy Come, Easy Go" film, Elvis played the role of a former U.S. Navy frogman, who becomes a freelance salvager. The song features in a key part of the film.
Chart Performance
Unlike many of Elvis Presley's other songs, "Easy Come, Easy Go" didn't chart significantly in the US. This was possibly due to the declining interest in Presley's movie songs in the late '60s.
Recording Session
The recording of the song took place in Paramahansa Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine's chapel. This location was chosen because Presley found the chapel to have great acoustics.
Music Style
The song reflects the lighthearted and casual vibe of the film's storyline. Its style aligns with the typical 1960s pop music, with elements of Presley's well-known rockabilly style.
Album Release
"Easy Come, Easy Go" was also the title track of the second volume of the soundtrack album for the film, released by RCA Victor in March 1967.
Limited Play Release
The "Easy Come, Easy Go" EP (extended play record) was the final soundtrack album by Elvis Presley, released in conjunction with the movie.
Song Themes
Reflecting the plot of the movie, the lyrics of the song express a laissez-faire attitude towards life's ups and downs, suggesting things that come easily may also go easily.
Band Members
Elvis was accompanied by some regular band members during the recording of the song, including Scotty Moore on electric guitar and DJ Fontana on drums.

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