Love Me Tender (Pulverdampf Und Heisse Lieder)
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Elvis's early soundtrack work captures a pivotal moment when rock and roll was still finding its footing in mainstream entertainment. *Love Me Tender*, drawn from his 1956 film debut, shows a young Presley navigating the tension between the raw energy that defined his early Memphis sessions and the orchestral softness expected of Hollywood stardom. The German pressing gathers four tracks that span his range—from the tender title ballad to the leaner, hungrier rock and roll moments—revealing how he was already learning to code-switch between the gospel-inflected urgency of "Poor Boy" and the smoother sophistication of "Let Me." This record documents a fascinating crossroads: the moment when the country kid who shook up Ed Sullivan had to prove he could act, sing ballads, and still maintain the spark that made him dangerous. It's essential listening for anyone curious about how early rock and roll stars navigated the machinery of the entertainment industry.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock, Stage and Screen |
| Style | Soundtrack, Rock and Roll, Score, Ballad |
| Media | Good (G) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Record has many hairlines and 1-2 scratches that cannot be felt with a finger. Sleeve looks quite nice but has longer bottom left crease. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | RCA |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | 7" |
Tracklist+
A1. Love Me Tender
A2. Let Me
B1. Poor Boy
B2. We're Gonna Move
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