Introduction:
“That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” is a sentimental ballad famously performed by Elvis Presley, marking one of his earliest musical endeavors. Originally written by William Raskin, George Brown, and Fred Fisher in 1937, the song was first recorded by the Ink Spots. However, it gained significant attention when Presley recorded it, initially as part of his legendary 1953 session at Sun Records in Memphis. At just 18 years old, Elvis paid to record “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” as a personal keepsake and potential gift for his mother, Gladys. This humble recording session became pivotal, sparking Presley’s journey from aspiring musician to international superstar.
In 1957, with his fame skyrocketing, Presley revisited the song at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California, recording a polished version for RCA Victor. This rendition, with more refined instrumentation and vocal control, became a B-side to his hit single “All Shook Up.” The 1957 recording reached audiences worldwide, capturing Presley’s emotive delivery and expanding his stylistic range beyond rock ‘n’ roll into more tender, heartfelt performances. This release reinforced his appeal across diverse audiences, showcasing his versatility as both a rock and ballad singer.
Elvis’s unique interpretation of “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” remains a testament to his early passion and potential, symbolizing his deep-rooted love for music and foreshadowing the profound influence he would have on the music industry. Today, the song is celebrated as a glimpse into the formative years of one of music’s most iconic figures.
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Lyrics:
“That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”
In the arms of a friend
That’s when your heartaches begin
When dreams of a lifetime
Must come to an end
That’s when your heartaches beginLove is a thing
You never can share
When you bring a friend
Into your love affair
That’s the end of your sweetheart
That’s the end of your friend
That’s when your heartaches begin
If you find your sweetheart
In the arms of your best friend
Brother, that’s, that’s when your heartaches begin
And you know, when all of your dreams
When all of your dreams of a lifetime, must all come to an end
Well, that’s, that’s when your heartaches begin
You see love is a thing that
That you never can share
And when you bring a friend
When you bring a friend into your love affair
That’s the end of your sweetheart
That’s the end of your friend
That’s the when your heartaches begin