Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.

3. Love Me Tender

Elvis released "Love Me Tender" in 1956. The song was recorded for the movie by the same name. The movie was originally going to be called "The Reno Brothers" but was changed to Love Me Tender after the song shot up the charts. Love Me Tender is actually an adaptation of a Civil War ballad, "Aura Lee," published in 1861.

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