| site search by freefind | advanced |
(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame |
Back to "H" Menu |
|
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman Recorded: June 26, 1961, RCA Studio B, Nashville Released master is take 8. Single:w/ "Little Sister", 47-7908, August 8, 1961 Also released as Compact 33 Single (33rpm 7 inch), 37-7908, August 1961 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0634, November 1962 RIAA Certified: Gold (as of 03/27/1992) Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #4 on Billboard's Hot 100 #21 on Cash Box Top 100 #2 on Easy Listening chart 1st LP release: Elvis Golden Records Vol 3 - September 1963 |
Click to download or buy "His Latest Flame" now from Amazon!  or download from iTunes: For other versions, see Lyrics and Downloads section below. |
 |
Although flip-side "Little Sister" is probably more well-known in the States, "His Latest Flame" was the hit side in Europe, and made it to #1 in the UK. It's a nice infectious Bo-Diddley/shave-and-a-haircut-two-bits rhythm, and catchy melody, together with the story of a broken-hearted guy whose old girlfriend has a new guy, and Elvis has to listen to the new guy go on about it! ...Bummer! Stay tuned, I'll write more later, but meanwhile check out the music and links! |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"His Latest Flame", a classic recording of a fine song by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, tells a story - like "The Girl Of My Best Friend". It is propelled by an original rocking beat, and the words are more important than in most rockers. Presley sings with power and ease. The piano part (presumably Floyd Cramer) adds the finishing touch. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for His Latest Flame Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "His Latest Flame" Links
|
|
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 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 |
Download the Karaoke Version!
Download or just listen to different versions from Amazon! 
|
|
Some Other Elvis Song Lists
Elvis Website Directories
|
Study Up Some More!Elvis song reference books on Amazon!
|
