It's Now or Never

Elvis Presley

About It's Now or Never

"It's Now or Never" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single in 1960. The song is the best-selling single by Presley (20 million copies), and one of the best-selling singles of all time. It was recorded by Bill Porter at RCA Studio B in Nashville. It is written in E major and has a tempo of 80 BPM. In 1960, "It's Now or Never" was a number-one record in the U. S. for Elvis Presley, spending five weeks at number one and the UK, where it spent eight weeks at the top in 1960 and an additional week at number one in 2005 as a re-issue, and numerous other countries, selling in excess of 25 million copies worldwide, Elvis Presley's biggest international single ever. Its British release was delayed for some time because of rights issues, allowing the song to build up massive advance orders and to enter the UK Singles Chart at number one, a very rare occurrence at the time. "It's Now or Never" peaked at number seven on the R&B charts. 


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1990
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It's now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It's now or never
My love won't wait

When I first saw you
With your smile so tender
My heart was captured
My soul surrendered
I'd spend a lifetime
Waiting for the right time
Now that your near
The time is here at last

It's now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It's now or never
My love won't wait

Just like a willow
We would cry an ocean
If we lost true love
And sweet devotion
Your lips excite me
Let your arms invite me
For who knows when
We'll meet again this way

It's now or never
Come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late
It's now or never
My love won't wait
It's now or never
My love won't wait
It's now or never
My love won't wait
It's now or never
My love won't wait

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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: Wally Gold, Aaron Schroeder, Eduard Di Capua

Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Info
"It's Now or Never" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single in July 1960.
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for five weeks and the UK Singles Chart for eight weeks.
Sales and Certifications
The song has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. In the United States, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Inspiration
"It's Now or Never" is based on the Italian ballad "O Sole Mio", a popular Neapolitan song written in 1898.
Adaptation
The lyrics of the song were penned by American songwriters Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold.
Recordings
Presley recorded the song on April 3, 1960, in Nashville for RCA Victor Records.
Impact
The song is considered one of Presley's signature songs. It reflected a more versatile, mature, and emotive side to Presley's music and served to broaden his appeal beyond the rock and roll audiences of his early career.
Live Performance
Despite it being a massive hit, "It's Now or Never" was rarely performed live by Elvis. It was however included in a medley during his famous Aloha From Hawaii concert in 1973.
In Popular Culture
The song has been covered numerous times by artists including Cliff Richard, John Schneider, and Robert Gordon. It is also frequently used in film and television soundtracks.
Celebrating Elvis's Legacy
The song was re-released in the UK in 2005 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Presley's death, where it reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making Elvis the solo artist with most UK No.1 hits.
Timing of Release
“It’s Now or Never” came out during an important transition point in Elvis’s career - shortly after his military service and before his Hollywood years.
Reaction from Elvis
The song was reportedly one of Presley's own personal favorites. He is said to have been particularly proud of the vocal work he put into the recording.
Future inspiration
Elvis’s success with “It’s Now or Never” inspired him to continue covering older songs and making them his own. His version of “Blue Moon of Kentucky” is another example.
Acclaim and recognition
“It’s Now or Never” has been recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine and is included on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

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