Introduction:
“Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello,” performed by Elvis Presley, was recorded on March 19, 1962, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, and was released as the B-side to the hit single “She’s Not You” in July of the same year. Written by the celebrated songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, this track marked yet another successful collaboration between the songwriters and Presley. Leiber and Stoller, known for crafting rock and R&B classics, including Presley’s own hits like “Jailhouse Rock,” brought a subtle emotional depth to “Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello,” which focuses on themes of heartbreak and unresolved love. In this song, the protagonist, Jim, hesitates to reveal his true feelings to a former lover, requesting instead that his friend pass along a simple greeting.
Although the track was somewhat overshadowed by its A-side counterpart, “Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello” still resonated with fans, showcasing Elvis’s skill in conveying vulnerability and heartache. The song was also included in various compilations over the years, gaining renewed appreciation for its understated emotional pull and Presley’s nuanced vocal performance. This recording period in 1962 was notable for Presley, who was balancing his career as a chart-topping artist with his burgeoning film projects, marking a phase where he expanded both his musical and cinematic repertoires.