It’s Now Or Never – Elvis Presley

“It’s Now or Never” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single in 1960. The song is one of the best-selling singles by Presley (20 million copies), and one of the best-selling physical singles of all time. It was recorded by Bill Porter at RCA Studio B in Nashville.

History

The song was originally written as “There’s No Tomorrow” by Tony Martin and Ben Ryan in 1949. It was a minor hit for Martin.

Presley recorded his version of the song on April 20, 1960, during the sessions for his album Elvis Is Back!. The song’s producer, Chet Atkins, had heard the Italian song “O Sole Mio” and thought it would be a good fit for Presley. He asked Elvis’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to get permission to use the melody of “O Sole Mio” for the song. Parker was able to secure the rights, and Elvis recorded the song with new lyrics written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold.

Reception

“It’s Now or Never” was released as a single on June 21, 1960. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for five weeks. It also reached number one in the UK, Canada, and Australia. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1960.

“It’s Now or Never” is one of Elvis Presley’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Bon Jovi. The song was also featured in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.

“It’s Now or Never” is a classic Elvis Presley song that is still popular today. The song is about seizing the day and not letting love pass you by. The song’s catchy melody and Presley’s powerful vocals make it a timeless classic.

The song is a reminder that we should live our lives to the fullest and not take anything for granted. We should never let fear hold us back from pursuing our dreams and finding love. “It’s Now or Never” is a song that inspires us to take chances and make the most of every moment.