Elvis Presley – I’ll Take Love

Introduction:

Released in 1971, I’ll Take Love is a heart-warming ballad sung by the legendary Elvis Presley. While not released during his meteoric rise to fame in the 1950s, the song became a part of the soundtrack for the 1962 film Easy Come, Easy Go. The film itself starred Presley and was part of a string of commercially successful Hollywood musicals capitalizing on his image. I’ll Take Love was not originally included on the Easy Come, Easy Go soundtrack album but was added later due to its popularity with audiences. The song’s genre leans more towards traditional pop music compared to Presley’s earlier rock and roll recordings.

The origins of I’ll Take Love can be traced back to songwriters Dolores Fuller and Seymour “M” Barkan. There is little public information available about the songwriting duo, though Fuller is credited with writing several other songs throughout the 1950s and 1960s. I’ll Take Love was produced by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen and Roger Semon**,** who compiled and re-released I’ll Take Love along with other Presley recordings in 1971. It is unclear why the decision was made to release the song nearly a decade after the film’s premiere, but it nevertheless found a new audience and has endured as a fan favorite.

I’ll Take Love stands out in Presley’s catalogue for its message that prioritizes love and happiness over material wealth. The lyrics express a contentment with a simple life as long as love is present. This theme resonated with many fans who connected with Presley’s charismatic persona and the down-to-earth roots he represented early in his career. While the song didn’t achieve the chart-topping success of Presley’s earlier hits, I’ll Take Love continues to be a cherished addition to his vast musical legacy. It serves as a reminder of the King’s versatility as a performer and his ability to deliver a heartfelt message through song.

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“I’ll Take Love”