Introduction:
Because Of Love isn’t one of Elvis Presley’s most renowned songs, but it holds a unique place in his filmography and musical trajectory. Released in 1962, the ballad was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Girls! Girls! Girls!, a romantic comedy starring Presley alongside actresses Shelley Fabares and Stella Stevens.
While Elvis was known for his electrifying Rock and Roll performances, the soundtracks for his films often incorporated a wider range of genres. Because Of Love leans into a more tender and ballad-heavy style. The song was written by songwriting duo Ruth Batchelor and Bob Roberts, and produced by RCA Victor, the record label that had been Presley’s home since the beginning of his meteoric rise in the late 1950s.
The recording sessions for Girls! Girls! Girls! took place in March of 1962 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Because Of Love was captured on the second day of recording, and it took six takes to get the final version that appears on the soundtrack. Elvis is accompanied by the Jordanaires, a vocal group that frequently provided backing vocals for Presley throughout his career, adding a smooth and soulful layer to the track.
Because Of Love wasn’t released as a single, and it didn’t achieve the same level of chart success as some of Presley’s other recordings. However, it does offer a glimpse into the versatility of the artist. While he is often associated with the high-energy rock and roll that made him a global sensation, Because Of Love showcases his ability to deliver a heartfelt and moving ballad.
The song remains a touchstone for fans who appreciate the breadth of Presley’s musical catalog. It also serves as a reminder of the role that film soundtracks played in shaping the musical landscape of the early 1960s. Because Of Love may not be a chart-topping hit, but it’s a song that continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate the King’s softer side.
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Lyrics:
Because of love, I’m a hundred feet tallI can bounce this world like a little old ballThe heaven and earth are now all mineI’ve jumped to the moon from cloud number nineBecause, because, because, because of loveBecause of love, I’m a mighty big manI hold the sun in the palm of my handJust one leap I can cross the seasJump over mountains and fly over treesBecause, because, because, because of loveWell I found love, I found loveThat’s all that I can sayOh I’ll never, never, I’ll never, neverNever let it get awayBecause of love, I’m the happiest guyAnd life is sweet as cherry cream pieWell heaven and earth are now all mineI’ve jumped to the moon from cloud number nineBecause, because, because, because of loveBecause, because, because, because of love