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Introduction
“The Girl of My Best Friend,” a song that tugs at the heartstrings with its forbidden love narrative, wasn’t originally sung by the King of Rock and Roll himself. Written by Sam Bobrick and Beverly Ross, the song first appeared in 1959 as the B-side to Charlie Blackwell’s single “Choppin’ Mountains.” It wasn’t until the following year that the song gained traction with a cover by Marty Vine.
However, it was Elvis Presley’s rendition, recorded in April 1960 at RCA Studio B in Nashville, that truly catapulted the song to fame. Released on his album “Elvis Is Back!”, the track captivated audiences with its melancholic melody and Elvis’s signature soulful vocals. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man wrestling with his feelings for his best friend’s girlfriend, torn between his loyalty and his unrequited love.
The song resonated with listeners, reaching number nine on the UK singles chart in 1976, a testament to its enduring emotional appeal. “The Girl of My Best Friend” has since been covered by various artists, each adding their own interpretation to this timeless tale of love, friendship, and the complexities of the human heart.
As you listen to Elvis Presley’s version of “The Girl of My Best Friend,” prepare to be swept away by the story of a love that can never be, a testament to the power of music to capture the bittersweet emotions of a universal human experience.