Introduction:
“One Boy, Two Little Girls” is a charming and playful song performed by Elvis Presley for the 1963 film “Kissin’ Cousins.” Released as part of the movie’s soundtrack, the song captures the lighthearted and comedic tone of Presley’s Hollywood films during the early 1960s. Elvis Presley, widely regarded as the “King of Rock and Roll,” was at the height of his popularity during this period, and his career had increasingly shifted toward acting in musical comedies, with “Kissin’ Cousins” being one of the many films he starred in during this phase.
The song “One Boy, Two Little Girls” was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, a songwriting trio that contributed several tracks to Elvis’s films. This particular track is set in the pop and rock ‘n’ roll genre but with a lighter, more whimsical tone compared to Presley’s earlier rock hits. The lyrics revolve around a young man, played by Presley, who finds himself caught in a humorous romantic predicament between two girls. The song’s breezy melody and playful lyrics align with the comedic plot of the movie, in which Elvis plays dual roles as cousins—one a military man and the other a hillbilly from the Smoky Mountains.
The “Kissin’ Cousins” soundtrack, including “One Boy, Two Little Girls,” was released in 1964, shortly after the film’s premiere. While the song itself did not become one of Elvis’s major chart-topping hits, it remains notable as part of his vast and diverse catalog. The soundtrack peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Top LPs chart, demonstrating that even during his film-heavy era, Presley’s music continued to resonate with fans.
Though “One Boy, Two Little Girls” did not achieve the level of fame as some of Elvis’s earlier groundbreaking hits like “Hound Dog” or “Jailhouse Rock,” it remains a testament to his versatility as a performer. The song is a delightful piece that captures a fun, light-hearted moment in both the film and Elvis’s music career. It showcases his ability to shift from rock ‘n’ roll sensation to a performer who could navigate between genres and mediums, making “One Boy, Two Little Girls” an enduring part of his film and music legacy.
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Lyrics:
“One Boy, Two Little Girls”
(from “Kissin’ Cousins” soundtrack)One boy, two little girls
Three hearts yearning for love
Although it’s hard to explain
I know it may sound insane
But this one boy loves two little girls
Folks say three is a crowd
To each boy, one girl’s allowed
But right now I’m having such fun
I just can’t give up either one
‘Cos this one boy loves two little girls.There will come a time, I’ll have to settle down
But until that time I love two girls hanging around
Now one day I must decide which one I’ll choose for my bride
But till we three must part
I’ve twice as much love in my heart
‘Cos this one boy loves two little girls