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Written by: Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller Recorded: Movie Versions: Apr 30 and May 3, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood Released master is May 3 recording, splice of take 10 and take 13. Record Version: Sep 5, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood Released master is take 15. Single:w/ "Jailhouse Rock", 47-7035, September 24, 1957 Also released on 78rpm, 20-7035, September 24, 1957 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0619, 1961 Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #27 on Billboard's Hot 100 #11 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart #1 (w/ "Jailhouse Rock") on Billboard's Rhythm & Blues chart #56 on Cash Box chart 1st LP release: Elvis Golden Records Vol 1 - April 1958 |
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Almost as infectious as "Don't Be Cruel", "Treat Me Nice" is pretty hard to resist! Dudley Brooks' introductory piano chords give way to a playful boogie rhythm and Elvis beating on the back of the guitar again like in "Don't Be Cruel". Elvis is at his playfully seductive best, complete with some classic swoops and hiccups along the way. A fun ride that's over way too soon! Coupled with "Jailhouse Rock", this has to rank with "Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel" as one of the all-time great singles! The alternate version heard in the film is more of a rockabilly take, recorded months earlier. A different style but just as bouncy and appealing! I slightly prefer the more polished single version myself, but the movie take, in all its guitar-slapping glory, always brings a smile! |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"Treat Me Nice"...is a bouncy number, with magical piano from Dudley Brooks. Worth a mention is the solid bass line, and the way in which Presley's voice dovetails perfectly with the Jordanaires in the baritone register. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 An irresistable ditty from the first notes of Dudley Brooks' piano to the finish. Elvis in his huskiest, sexiest voice and the Jordanaires burping and clapping in the background. Martin Torgoff  , The Complete Elvis, 1982 ...It was a rollicking song with an arrogant lyric that contrasted with the playfulness of the music. The song's light musical tone can make it easy to miss the words, in which a man demands subservient behavior from a woman. Though he notes that he'll be her slave if she asks him to, he adds that he'll walk out if she doesn't behave the way he wants her to. The song was well-suited to Elvis Presley, who was familiar with its gently rocking style and could put across the lyrics in a winning way... from the AllMusic review of "Treat Me Nice" Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Treat Me Nice Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Treat Me Nice" Links
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When I walk through that door Baby be polite You're gonna make me sore If you don't greet me right Don't you ever kiss me once, kiss me twice Treat me nice I know that you've been told It's not fair to tease So if you come on cold I'm really gonna freeze If you don't want me to be cold as ice Treat me nice Make me feel at home If you really care Scratch my back and run your pretty Fingers through my hair You know I'll be your slave If you ask me to But if you don't behave I'll walk right out on you If you want my love then take my advice Treat me nice Make me feel at home If you really care Scratch my back and run your pretty Fingers through my hair You know I'll be your slave If you ask me to But if you don't behave I'll walk right out on you If you want my love then take my advice Treat me nice If you really want my love then treat me nice |
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