Easy Come, Easy Go
Elvis Presley
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Easy come, easy go Here, there, everywhere, crazy love is in the air Nightfall, mmm, day and nightfall So many girls in every port You gotta be a juggernaut Full speed ahead or you'll be caught Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Easy come, easy go Up, down, all around, kiss and kiss And pound for pound, delicious Mmm so nutritious Sailor beware take it slow Easy come, easy go All right! When you want love to keep you warm There's nothing like a uniform You got a port in any storm There she blows Easy come, easy go Up, down, all around, kiss and kiss And pound for pound, delicious Mmm so nutritious Sailor beware take it slow Easy come, easy go Sailor beware take it slow Easy come, easy go Easy come, easy go
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Written by: SID WAYNE, BEN WEISMAN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Easy Come, Easy Go" is a song featured in and composed for the 1967 American musical film titled the same, "Easy Come, Easy Go", starred by Elvis Presley.
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SongwritersThe song was composed by the talented duo, Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman. These songwriters worked with Elvis on numerous other songs as well.
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Movie RoleIn the "Easy Come, Easy Go" film, Elvis played the role of a former U.S. Navy frogman, who becomes a freelance salvager. The song features in a key part of the film.
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Chart PerformanceUnlike many of Elvis Presley's other songs, "Easy Come, Easy Go" didn't chart significantly in the US. This was possibly due to the declining interest in Presley's movie songs in the late '60s.
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Recording SessionThe recording of the song took place in Paramahansa Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine's chapel. This location was chosen because Presley found the chapel to have great acoustics.
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Music StyleThe song reflects the lighthearted and casual vibe of the film's storyline. Its style aligns with the typical 1960s pop music, with elements of Presley's well-known rockabilly style.
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Album Release"Easy Come, Easy Go" was also the title track of the second volume of the soundtrack album for the film, released by RCA Victor in March 1967.
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Limited Play ReleaseThe "Easy Come, Easy Go" EP (extended play record) was the final soundtrack album by Elvis Presley, released in conjunction with the movie.
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Song ThemesReflecting the plot of the movie, the lyrics of the song express a laissez-faire attitude towards life's ups and downs, suggesting things that come easily may also go easily.
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Band MembersElvis was accompanied by some regular band members during the recording of the song, including Scotty Moore on electric guitar and DJ Fontana on drums.
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