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Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Wally Gold Recorded: October 15, 1961, RCA Studio B, Nashville Released master is take 4. Single:w/ "Anything That's Part Of You", 47-7992, February 27, 1962 Also released as 33rpm single, 37-7992, March 1962 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0636, November 1962 RIAA Certified: Platinum (as of 03/27/1992) Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 #1 on Cash Box Top 100 1st LP release: Elvis Golden Records Vol 3 - September 1963 |
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"Good Luck Charm" would be Elvis' last single to top the charts until "Suspicious Minds" in 1969. It's a bouncy upbeat tune that Elvis knocked out in four takes. It ain't as easy to sing as he makes it sound, though. Have you tried it lately? Betcha can't get through that last line of the verse and first line of the chorus without being out of breath, can ya? Ah-uh-huh! Ah-uh-huh! Ohhhhh yeah! OK, take a break, catch your breath, and just browse the links and music, I'll write more of this spiel later. |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"Good Luck Charm" was a big hit throughout the world, (No. 1 in Britain) but, heard from a distance of almost twenty years, does not stand up. It is a medium tempo bounce, elevated to hit status by the musicianship lavished upon it. Presley's genius as a singer stems partly from his ability to give a totally committed performance, bringing out the song's best qualities, so that one feels the song is better than it really is. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Elvis' #1 hit in 1962, a tuneful arrangement in the sexy style of "All Shook Up". Classic Jordanaires. Lots of uh-huhs and a-hems and o-yeas. Always a fun record. Martin Torgoff, The Complete Elvis, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Good Luck Charm Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Good Luck Charm" Links
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Don't want a four leaf clover Don't want an old horse shoe Want your kiss 'cause I just can't miss With a good luck charm like you Come on and be my little good luck charm Uh-huh huh, you sweet delight I want a good luck charm a-hanging on my arm To have, to have, to hold, to hold tonight Don't want a silver dollar Rabbit's foot on a string The happiness in your warm caress No rabbit's foot can bring Come on and be my little good luck charm Uh-huh huh, you sweet delight I want a good luck charm a-hanging on my arm To have, to have, to hold, to hold tonight If I found a lucky penny I'd toss it across the bay Your love is worth all the gold on earth No wonder that I say Come on and be my little good luck charm Uh-huh huh, you sweet delight I want a good luck charm a-hanging on my arm To have, to have, to hold, to hold tonight |
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