(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and published in 1961. It was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, and was first recorded by Del Shannon on his album Runaway With Del Shannon, which was released in June 1961.
Presley’s version of the song was released in August 1961, and was a commercial success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the Easy Listening chart. The song is a rock and roll ballad with a Bo Diddley beat, and tells the story of a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him for another man.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Beatles.
“(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” is a popular song by Elvis Presley. Here are some specific details about Elvis Presley’s rendition of the song:
Recording and Release: Elvis Presley recorded “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” on June 25, 1961, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. It was released as a single by RCA Records in July 1961.
Chart Performance: The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style: The song features Elvis Praesley’s signature rock and roll style, characterized by a catchy melody, a lively beat, and his distinctive vocal delivery.
Songwriters: The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who were prolific songwriters and had a successful collaboration with Elvis Presley, penning several hits for him.
B-Side: The B-side of the single was “Little Sister,” another popular song by Elvis Presley.
Album Inclusion: “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” was also included on Elvis Presley’s album “Pot Luck,” released in 1962.
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A very old friend came by today
‘Cause he was telling everyone in town
Of the love that he’d 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
Yeah Marie’s the name of his latest flame
Oh Marie’s the name of his latest flame
