Loving You (Elvis Presley song)

"Loving You"
Single by Elvis Presley
from the album Loving You
A-side	"(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"
Released	June 11, 1957 (1957-06-11)
Genre	Pop
Length	2:15
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Elvis Presley singles chronology
"All Shook Up" / "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" (1957) "Loving You" (1957) "Treat Me Nice" (1957)

"Loving You" is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and performed by Elvis Presley with backup vocals provided by the Jordanaires. It reached No. 15 on the U.S. country chart, #20 on the U.S. pop chart, and #24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957. ^[1] It was featured on his 1957 album Loving You . ^[2] It was featured in Presley's 1957 movie Loving You . The single's A-side, "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" reached No. 1 on the U.S. pop, country, and R&B charts and #3 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957. ^[3]

Other versions

• Duane Eddy released a version of the song on his 1958 album Have 'Twangy' Guitar Will Travel . ^[4]
• Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp released a version of the song on their 1962 album Down to Earth. ^[5]
• The Righteous Brothers released a version of the song on their 1965 album Back to Back. ^[6]
• Billy Fury released a version of the song as a single in 1967, but it did not chart. ^[7]
• Françoise Hardy released a version of the song as the B-side to her 1968 single "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". ^[8]
• Nat Stuckey released a version of the song as a single in 1968, but it did not chart. ^[9]
• Anita Harris released a version of the song as a single in 1969, but it did not chart. ^[10]
• The Dave Clark Five released a version of the song as a single as part of a medley in 1971, but it did not chart. ^[11]
• Donna Fargo featuring The Jordanaires released a version of the song on her 1977 album Shame on Me. ^[12]
• Paul McCartney released a version of the song on his 1992 album What a Mean Fiddler. ^[13]
• The Platters released a version of the song on their 1998 album Selection of the Platters. ^[14]

References

1. "Elvis Presley, "Loving You" Chart Positions" . Retrieved July 20, 2018.
2. "Elvis Presley, Loving You". Discogs . July 1957. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
3. "Elvis Presley, "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" Chart Positions" . Retrieved July 20, 2018.
4. "Duane Eddy, Have 'Twangy' Guitar Will Travel". Discogs . Retrieved July 20, 2018.
5. "Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp, Down to Earth". Discogs . 1962. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
6. "The Righteous Brothers, Back to Back". Discogs . December 1965. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
7. "Billy Fury, "Loving You" Single Release". Discogs . 1967. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
8. "Françoise Hardy, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Single Release" . Retrieved July 20, 2018.
9. "Nat Stuckey, "Loving You" Single Release". Discogs . 1968. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
10. "Anita Harris, "Loving You" Single Release". Discogs . 1969. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
11. "The Dave Clark Five, "Good Old Rock 'N' Roll Medley" Single Release". Discogs . June 1970. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
12. "Donna Fargo featuring The Jordanaires, Shame on Me". Discogs . 1977. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
13. "Paul McCartney, What a Mean Fiddler". Discogs . 1992. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
14. "The Platters, Selection of the Platters". AllMusic . Retrieved July 20, 2018.