About The Song
Background and Release
“Bossa Nova Baby” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley on January 22, 1963, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California as part of the soundtrack of the 1963 motion picture Fun in Acapulco. It was released as a single that year reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Composition
The song is a rock and roll song with an organ riff, electric guitar and a mariachi band.
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and Australia. It also reached number two in the United States and Canada.
Legacy
“Bossa Nova Baby” is considered one of Elvis Presley’s most popular songs. It is a classic example of the rock and roll genre, and it has been covered by numerous artists, including The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, and The Carpenters.
Here are some additional details and trivia about the song:
Trivia
The song was originally written for Tippie and the Clovers, who recorded and released the song on Leiber and Stoller own label Tiger Records in 1962. It was recorded with a samba rhythm and a Farfisa hook with an arrangement by Alan Lorber. However, this version flopped and did not chart.
The song is also notable for its use of the term “bossa nova,” which was a popular Brazilian music genre in the early 1960s. The song’s title and lyrics suggest that Elvis Presley was trying to capitalize on the popularity of bossa nova at the time.
The song is also featured in the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
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