Kiss Me Quick
Elvis Presley
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Kiss me quick, while we still have this feeling Hold me close and never let me go 'Cause tomorrows can be so uncertain Love can fly and leave just hurting Kiss me quick because I love you so Kiss me quick and make my heart go crazy Sigh that sigh and whisper oh-so low Tell me that tonight will last forever Say that you will leave me never Kiss me quick because I love you so Let the band keep playing while we are swaying Let's keep on praying that we'll never stop Kiss me quick, just can't stand this waiting 'Cause your lips are lips I long to know Oh, that kiss will open heaven's door And we'll stay there forevermore Kiss me quick because I love you so
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Written by: DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Production Details"Kiss Me Quick" is a track sung by the acclaimed American musician Elvis Presley, which was released in the 1960s.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of his ninth studio album named "Pot Luck" that was released in June, 1962 through the record label RCA Victor.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was penned by the talented duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who crafted several other hits for Elvis Presley.
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Studio RecordingThe track was recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, a place where Presley had recorded a significant portion of his songs.
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Song Style"Kiss Me Quick" is styled as a pop song, showcasing the blend of Presley's rock and roll roots and pop sensibility.
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Single ReleaseAlthough it’s part of the 1962 album, "Kiss Me Quick" was never released as a single in the United States. It only came out as a single in the UK in 1963 where it topped the charts.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the delayed single release, the song shot to fame in several parts of the globe and has been deemed as one of Presley's enduring classics in the pop genre.
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Chart PositionIn 1964, "Kiss Me Quick" reached number one in Belgium, and it also climbed to number two in the Netherlands.
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Cover VersionsThe track has been covered by a variety of artists which include Alvin Stardust and the Belgian singer Dana Winner, displaying the wide appeal of the song.
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Noted PerformancesElvis also delivered a memorable live rendition of this song in his '68 Comeback Special, a TV program which was seen as reviving his musical career.
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B-SideWhen it was released as a single, the B-side of "Kiss Me Quick" was "Something Blue", another beautiful ballad from the "Pot Luck" album.
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Cultural ImpactWith its catchy tune and romantic lyrics, "Kiss Me Quick" alongside other Presley classics played a pivotal role in defining the sound of popular music in the 1960s.
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