About The Song
“Fame and Fortune” is a 1960 song by Elvis Presley. It was written by Fred Wise (lyrics) and Ben Weisman (music) and published by Presley’s company Gladys Music, Inc.
The song was recorded on March 21, 1960, in the RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. It was released on a single as the flipside of “Stuck on You” (RCA 47 7740) on May 10, 1960. “Fame and Fortune” peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of May 5, 1960.
The song is a ballad about the emptiness of fame and fortune. The lyrics state that “Fame and fortune, how empty they can be”, but the singer goes on to say that he doesn’t care about fame and fortune because he has love.
“Fame and Fortune” was a commercial success, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has been covered by many artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
The song is a classic example of Presley’s ballad style. It is a slow, soulful song with a beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics. It is a timeless song that continues to be popular today.