Introduction
“Change of Habit” is a song written by Ben Weisman and Buddy Kaye for the 1969 film of the same name, starring Elvis Presley. The film follows Dr. John Carpenter (Presley), a medical doctor who goes undercover as a priest in a poor neighborhood to help the people there. He falls in love with Sister Michelle (Mary Tyler Moore), a nun who runs a clinic in the area.
The song “Change of Habit” is sung by Elvis Presley in the film and is featured prominently on the soundtrack. It is a ballad about the power of love to change people’s lives. The lyrics talk about how love can help people overcome their problems and find happiness. The song was a moderate success, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.