If you are a fan of Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret, you might be interested in learning more about their song “The Lady Loves Me”, which they performed in the movie “Viva Las Vegas” in 1964. Here are some facts about this song:
– The song was written by Roy C. Barrett and Sid Tepper, who also wrote other songs for Elvis, such as “G.I. Blues” and “Blue Hawaii”.
– The song is a duet between Elvis and Ann-Margret, who play a racing driver and a swimming instructor who fall in love in Las Vegas.
– The song is a humorous and playful way of showing their romantic tension. They tease and flirt with each other, but also pretend to be indifferent or annoyed. The lyrics are full of witty rhymes and contrasts, such as “She loves me, she loves me not” or “He’s got about as much appeal as a soggy cigarette”.
– The song was not released as a single, but it was included in the soundtrack album of the movie, which reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
– The song was also featured in the movie’s trailer, which you can watch here:
– The song was one of the reasons why Elvis and Ann-Margret developed a close relationship during the filming of the movie. They had a lot of chemistry on and off screen, and they remained friends until Elvis’ death in 1977.
– The song is considered one of the most adorable duets performed on film, and it has been praised for its lyrics and playful nature by critics and fans alike.
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