LOVE ME TENDER – NANA MOUSKOURI

Adapted from the sentimental Civil War ballad ‘Aura Lee’, music by George Poulton, words by WW Fosdick, and published in 1861. The song is credited to Elvis Presley and Vera Matson because of a publishing agreement reached for the assignment of royalties, but the principal writer of the lyrics was Ken Darby (Matson’s husband). When asked why he credited his wife as co-songwriter along with Presley, Darby responded “because she didn’t write it either”!!! If you enjoy please COMMENT and RATE – thanks!!!