Elvis Presley Sings Let Me & Poor Boy (Love Me Tender 1956)

Elvis Presley’s “Let Me” and “Poor Boy” were both released in 1956 as part of the soundtrack to his first film, Love Me Tender. The songs were written by Ken Darby and Vera Matson, and they showcase Elvis’s vocal versatility and range.

“Let Me” is a slow, romantic ballad in which Elvis pleads with his lover to let him in her heart. The song features a beautiful melody and Elvis’s smooth, velvety vocals.

“Poor Boy” is a more upbeat, country-flavored song about a young man who is struggling to make a living. The song features a catchy melody and Elvis’s energetic vocals.

Both songs were well-received by the public and helped to further cement Elvis’s status as one of the most popular and influential musicians of all time.

Here are some additional details about the songs:

• “Let Me” was released as a single in October 1956 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was Elvis’s third single to reach number one, and it remained at the top of the chart for five weeks.
• “Poor Boy” was released as a single in November 1956 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was Elvis’s fourth single to reach number one, and it remained at the top of the chart for two weeks.
• Both songs were also included on the soundtrack album for Love Me Tender, which was released in November 1956. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
• “Let Me” and “Poor Boy” are considered to be two of Elvis’s signature songs, and they have been covered by many other artists over the years.

I hope this information is helpful!

Lyrics Poor Boy

They call me poor boy, poor boy, poor boy
But I ain’t lonesome and I ain’t blue
‘Cause I could never be a poor boy
As long as I’ve got a dolly like you

Ain’t got a crust, ain’t got a cent
Can’t buy a jug, can’t pay the rent
I got a heart full of dreams
And a lot of memories
And that’s enough for me

They call me poor boy, poor boy, poor boy
But I ain’t lonesome and I ain’t blue
‘Cause I could never be a poor boy
As long as I’ve got a dolly like you

Can’t buy a house, can’t buy a lot
Ain’t got a bean, I ain’t got a pot
But what I got is a heart full of
Love and memories
And that’s enough for me

They call me poor boy, poor boy, poor boy
But I ain’t lonesome and I ain’t blue
‘Cause I could never be a poor boy
As long as I’ve got a dolly like you

Don’t have a pig, don’t have a cow
I don’t have a horse to pull a plow
But what I got is a heartfull of
Love and memories
And that’s enough for me

They call me poor boy, poor boy, poor boy
But I ain’t lonesome and I ain’t blue
‘Cause I could never be a poor boy
As long as I’ve got a dolly like you

I got a dolly like
I’ve got a dolly like you