Burning Love

Elvis Presley

About Burning Love

"Burning Love" is a 1972 song by Elvis Presley written by Dennis Linde and originally recorded by country soul artist Arthur Alexander, who included it on his 1972 self-titled album. Elvis Presley had a major hit with the song, becoming his biggest hit single in the United States since "Suspicious Minds" in 1969 and his last Top 10 hit in the American Hot 100 or pop charts.


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Lord almighty
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul

Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go

Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love

Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine

'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love

It's coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breath
My chest is a heaving
Lord have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay

Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: Dennis Linde

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13 facts about this song

Artist
"Burning Love" is a song sung by the legendary American artist, Elvis Presley.
Release Date
The song was released on August 1, 1972.
Songwriter
"Burning Love" was written by Dennis Linde.
Chart Success
The song proved to be a significant commercial success for Elvis Presley, reaching no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Album
It is one of Elvis's most popular songs and was featured on his 1973 album, "Elvis Aloha From Hawaii: Via Satellite".
Gold Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Burning Love" as Gold on March 27, 1992.
Cover Versions
Other artists have covered "Burning Love" many times, including Dolly Parton and Travis Tritt.
Music Video
Elvis Presley's performance of "Burning Love" during his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV special is considered as the unofficial music video for the song.
Film Appearance
The song has been featured in several films such as "Men In Black 3" and "Honeymoon in Vegas".
Last Top 10
"Burning Love" was Elvis’s last top ten hit in the US during his lifetime.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, Elvis rarely performed this song live. It is reported that he performed it live only once, in the concert film "Elvis on Tour".
Cultural Influence
The song's reference to a "hunka hunka burning love" is a phrase often associated with Elvis Presley and has permeated popular culture. It's been referenced in multiple television shows and films.
Notable Raj Tally
Although “Burning Love” is one of Elvis’ most iconic songs, it did not top the Billboard charts. The song was kept out of the no. 1 spot by Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-Ling.”

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