Tonight Is So Right For Love – Elvis Presley

Introduction:

“Tonight Is So Right for Love” is a romantic song recorded by Elvis Presley for the 1960 film G.I. Blues. Released as part of the film’s soundtrack, the song was written by Sid Wayne and Abner Silver, known for crafting melodies that suited the cinematic context of Elvis’s films. The recording session took place on April 27, 1960, at RCA Studios in Hollywood, and the song features a blend of rock and roll and orchestral elements that align with the lighthearted, romantic tone of G.I. Blues​.

The song showcases Elvis’s smooth vocal delivery, capturing the excitement of new love and youthful romance. With lyrics painting an enchanting picture of a perfect romantic evening, the upbeat and melodic nature of the song made it a fitting part of the film, which revolved around the adventures of Elvis’s character, Tulsa McLean, a U.S. Army soldier stationed in Germany​.

Although “Tonight Is So Right for Love” was not released as a standalone commercial hit, it became a memorable piece within the context of the film and a favorite among Elvis fans. Its lighthearted, romantic vibe, paired with Elvis’s charismatic performance, helped solidify its place in the soundtrack and in the broader collection of his early 1960s music​. The song is also notable for featuring instrumental contributions from Elvis’s trusted band members, including Scotty Moore on guitar and D.J. Fontana on drums.

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Lyrics:

“Tonight Is So Right For Love”
(from “G.I. Blues” soundtrack)

Hold me tight
The moon’s so bright
Tonight is so right for loveNow’s the time to say
You’re the only one
Tonight is so right for love

One by one the stars appear
They twinkle in your eyes
Who’d believe that we’d be here
So near to paradise

This could be the kiss
To unlock heaven’s door
That magic hour of bliss
That we both waited for
I love more and more

Oh’ we could fly right up to the sky
The things we’ve been dreaming of
And how real they would seem
A midsummernight’s dream
Can’t you see that tonight’s so right for love

And how real they would seem
A midsummernight’s dream
Can’t you see that tonight’s so right for love

Hold me tight
The moon’s so bright
Tonight is so right for love