About the song
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a timeless ballad that has captured the hearts of millions of music lovers around the world. Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss, and recorded by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, in 1961, this song has become an iconic classic that transcends generations. The melody, based on the 18th-century French love song “Plaisir d’amour,” is hauntingly beautiful, and Presley’s soulful vocals bring the lyrics to life in a way that is both intimate and universal.
Featured in Presley’s film Blue Hawaii, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” was an instant hit, topping the British charts in 1962 and spending four weeks at number one. The song’s success was not limited to the UK, as it also peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and went on to become a platinum-selling single. Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including A-Teens and UB40, whose 1993 version topped the US and UK charts.
But it’s Presley’s original version that remains the most beloved and enduring. The song’s romantic lyrics, combined with Presley’s smooth, velvety delivery, make it a staple of wedding playlists and romantic playlists everywhere. In fact, according to a 2020 survey, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is the most popular choice for couples’ first dance at their wedding.
Throughout his career, Presley performed “Can’t Help Falling in Love” as a showstopper, often closing his concerts with the song. The song’s emotional resonance and Presley’s heartfelt delivery made it a fan favorite, and it remains one of the most iconic and beloved songs in the Elvis Presley canon.
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Lyrics
From “Blue Hawaii” ladies and gentleman
Wise men say
Only fools, only fools rush in
Oh, but I, but I, I can’t help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be, would it be a sin?
If I can’t help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things, you know, are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you
For I can”t help falling in love with you
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