Blue Hawaii soundtrack
Blue Hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by the American singer Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2426, on October 20, 1961.It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring Presley. In the United States, the album spent 20 weeks at the number one slot and 39 weeks in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Pop LPs chart. It was certified Gold on December 21, 1961, Platinum and 2× Platinum on March 27, 1992, and 3× Platinum on July 30, 2002, by the Recording Industry Association of America. On the US Top Pop Albums chart, Blue Hawaii is second only to the soundtrack of West Side Story as the most successful soundtrack album of the 1960s.
About the Song
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a classic love ballad that Elvis Presley performed in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii.” The song has become one of Elvis’ most well-known and beloved tunes.
The film “Blue Hawaii” is a musical romantic comedy in which Elvis plays the role of Chadwick “Chad” Gates. The storyline revolves around Chad returning home to Hawaii after serving in the army. Throughout the film, several musical performances, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” are integrated into the narrative.
The song was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and was originally intended for Elvis to sing as part of the film’s soundtrack. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a romantic and tender ballad that captures the essence of falling in love.
In the movie, Elvis Presley’s character sings “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to his love interest, portrayed by Joan Blackman. The scene is iconic, and the song went on to become one of Elvis’ signature pieces. Its timeless appeal has led to numerous covers and appearances in various films, commercials, and events over the years.
The success of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in “Blue Hawaii” contributed significantly to the song’s enduring popularity and its association with Elvis Presley’s romantic ballad repertoire.