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"Love Me Tender" is a song sung by Elvis Presley, to the tune of "Aura Lee" (or "Aura Lea"), a Civil War song by George R. Poulton. Elvis originally performed it in the movie Love Me Tender. Elvis Presley Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll or The King, was an American singer and actor. ...
Aura Lee (also known as Aura Lea) is an American Civil War song about a maiden. ...
The American Civil War was fought in North America from 1861 until 1865 between the United States of America – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...
Love Me Tender was the first motion picture made by singer Elvis Presley and was released in 1956. ...
The song is credited to Presley and Vera Matson due to royalty issues, but the lyric was written by Ken Darby (her husband). When asked why he credited his wife along with Presley, Darby responded, "Because she didn't write it either."
The song hit #1 on The Billboard Hot 100 the week ending November 3, 1958, remaining in the position for 5 weeks. It was also an achievement as "Love Me Tender" succeeded another Presley recording, "Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel" at #1. This occurrance marked two important events in Billboard history. It was the first time an artist had occupied the Top 2 positions of the Hot 100, and more importantly, it was the first time an artist had replaced themselves at #1. Also, Elvis established another record at time, the longest consecutive stay at number one by a single artist, sixteen weeks, though this was tied by Boyz II Men in 1994, but the record that stood for an amazing forty-eight years was finally outdone by R&B star Usher in 2004, when he remained at the pole position for 19 consecutive weeks. The Billboard Hot 100 is the main U.S. singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ...
November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ...
The most familiar incarnation of Boyz II Men, on the cover of the compilation 20th Century Masters - The Millenium Collection: The Best of Boyz II Men. ...
1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...
Usher may refer to: A attendant or escort, such as one who shows patrons to their seats in a theatre, church, wedding, or other formal affair. ...
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