Surrender – Elvis Presley
“Surrender” is a song recorded by the legendary American singer Elvis Presley in 1961. It was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who also wrote many of Presley’s other hits such as “Little Sister” and “Viva Las Vegas”.
The song was recorded in both English and Italian versions, with the latter titled “Torna a Surriento” (“Come Back to Sorrento”). The lyrics of the song describe the speaker’s desire to surrender himself to the love of his life, proclaiming “All my thoughts dear, you must know it / All my life, I’ve waited for your touch / I’m a fool when lights are low, dear / But you tempt me, and I love it so.”
Upon its release, “Surrender” quickly climbed the charts and became one of Presley‘s most successful singles, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s popularity was due in part to its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, which showcased Presley’s versatile vocal range and charisma as a performer.
Over the years, “Surrender” has remained a beloved classic in the Elvis Presley canon, with its romantic lyrics and infectious beat continuing to captivate audiences of all ages. Its success also helped to solidify Presley‘s status as one of the most iconic and influential performers in the history of popular music.
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Marjorie
May 3, 2023 @ 9:14 pm
This song and all his other songs bring back memories of past years of unforgettable and tantalizing memories.
Arthur Schimmelman
March 29, 2021 @ 7:48 pm
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April 21, 2020 @ 10:57 am
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Rudy
April 1, 2020 @ 11:20 pm
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Bruce campopiano
April 1, 2020 @ 1:37 pm
“It’s now or Never” and “Surrender” , which followed each other in the charts, actually caused a mini “Baby-Boom”. There will always be only one “king” , and that one is Elvis.
DIEGO
April 1, 2020 @ 3:03 am
Great song but very very short. Not arranged well. There should have been an instrumental break and then a repeat of last verse. But it’s hard to argue with a worldwide multi million seller
Keri Daniel
April 1, 2020 @ 8:50 am
Love it
Becky Brignac
April 1, 2020 @ 12:46 am
2 of the most beautiful people ever, and Elvis’s voice was fabulous that song is great he will always live on
Elaine Dolezal
March 31, 2020 @ 10:19 pm
Still amazed me what a beautiful voice that Elvis Presley had. Gives me chills.