"Fame and Fortune" is a 1960 song by
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...
. It was written by
Fred Wise (lyrics) and
Ben Weisman (music) and published by Presley's company Gladys Music, Inc.
Presley recorded it on March 21, 1960, in the
RCA Studio B
RCA Studio B was a music recording studio built in 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee by RCA Victor. Originally known simply as "RCA Studios," Studio B, along with the larger and later RCA Studio A became known in the 1960s for being an essential fa ...
in
Nashville, Tennessee
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.
"Chapter Ten From Nashville to Hollywood, 1960-66 20/21 March 1960 Venue: RCA Studios, Nashville Titles recorded: A Mess Of Blues', 'Fame And Fortune', 'It Feels So Right', ..."
"FAME AND FORTUNE Rec. : March 21, 1960" He also sang it on the TV special ''
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis'' (recorded March 26, 1960, and aired on May 12 of that year).
The song was first released on a single as the flipside to "
Stuck on You" (RCA 47 7740).
It was Presley's first post-Army single.
"Fame and Fortune" peaked at number 17 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the week of May 5, 1960, while "Stuck on You" spent several weeks at number 1.
In the United States the single "Stuck on You" (backed with "Fame and Fortune") was certified Gold by RIAA for selling over 1 million copies.
Musical style and lyrics
"Fame and Fortune" is a ballad.
Charts
References
External links
Elvis Presley – "Stuck on You"at Discogs
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1960s ballads
1960 songs
1960 singles
Elvis Presley songs
RCA Records singles
Songs with lyrics by Fred Wise (songwriter)
Songs with music by Ben Weisman
Pop ballads
Rock ballads