Elvis Presley - I Need Somebody To Lean On (1964)

From the M-G-M movie "Viva Las Vegas" (1964)

[@rosechris48]

Oh my God, what a voice,,, absolutely wonderful, he melts my heart with his voice and his face. Thank God Elvis has been in my life, I cannot imagine my life had he not been a part of it.

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

Well said! Elvis forever in our hearts!❤❤❤

[@wandacolon2830]

Beautiful ❤️

[@liammanning7134]

All the ballads on the soundtracks were great! He put his soul in those ballads.

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

Who says Elvis could not swing jazz this is a hybrid Jazz ballad record Elvis at his early 60s best

[@puss-in-boots820]

Elvis could sing a phone book!!

[@sabrinacampo9210]

He can sing anything! Perfectly……. Even the telephone book….

[@shaunreynolds7934]

Just ballad

[@shaunreynolds7934]

I'm still ere

[@geraldmichels]

Back in '64 when I first heard this song on the Viva Las Vegas EP, my ears knew they were listening to something great. One of the most criminally overlooked songs in his catalog.

[@delonhinrichs3974]

It hits a nerve in your heart and makes you feel you makes you feel something you do not know exsisted

[@alanbooty]

Such a stand out song and performance. Magnificent voice, skilful, engaging accompanying guitar and apparently extemporised piano playing that complements Elvis' interpretation. Great gradual revelation of all the feelings behind the words. My favourite bit is the phraseology which highlights the rhyme and build up to the reveal at the end: "If she came I would hold her/ Because I need that shoulder ..... to lean on/Yes I really do..... I need somebody/And baby that somebody ... is you. Then the gentle, wistful humming at the end. Brilliant.

[@derekmyers3258]

Touched, sir.

[@bigtam462]

As a lifelong elvis fan (53 years old) I keep getting asked what is your favourite elvis song.....it pretty much changes every week....from the great rock n roll songs to his awesome ballads..the man could sing anything....

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

"It Hurts me" is in my top 10

[@shaunreynolds7934]

He could

[@Muffett53]

I hadn't watched the movie in so long ...I didn't remember hearing this. Just sat and watched...cried. Happy Birthday Elvis. Sure do wish you had stuck around a lot longer. Without getting addicted to anything ... except the music. Such a wonderful voice.

[@kelliintexas3575]

Maybe you should read " Destined to die young". Elvis had MAJOR health problems from birth. There is WAY more to that story. His mom, Grandma Doll & 6 of his 8 uncles all died in their 40's. He took perscriptions to deal with his Genetic health problems, his enlarged paralyzed colon, Glaucoma, Antitrypsin Deficiency, a condition which can result in lung and/or liver disease both of which he had severely at the time of his death. Elvis was never a smoker or drinker. He had Together with the immune system disorder, hypogammaglobulinemia, which plagued Elvis all his life and caused him to constantly fight various infections. His “inherited” weak heart, reactive arthritis, and the impact of his nocturnal lifestyle, resulting in a lack of vitamin D, the effects of which contributed to respiratory infections, reduced immune function, and inflammation. Of the 11 bodily systems that operate to keep us alive and hopefully healthy. Critically, Elvis suffered disease or disorder in nine of them! And five were present from birth and pre his fame. His heart (circulatory system), his lungs (respiratory system), and his bowels (digestive/excretory systems) required medication. Insomnia affected his nervous system……His immune system was compromised. His urinary system was not functioning properly. At one point there was even talk of dialysis. Often he is dismissed as just another rock ‘n’ roll drug addict. He wasn't taking street drugs. He was taking perscriptions not to "ESCAPE" h was taking them to try to maintain some sense of normalcy as himself in a time where the medical field was limited. No DNA, Genetics, No MRI's, little known about the addiction, his dystrophy & No understanding of Vitamin D even. Looking at the illnesses and disorders, that mounted upon each other over the decades, it’s no coincidence that Elvis’ prescription drug use increased as his health declined. From ear infections to chronic tonsilitis to recurrent flus to eye infections and glaucoma…..these arguably insignificant ailments independently, grew into something more. As his body broke down, alongside multiple immune system disorders and genetic complications, prescription medication and his handy PDR tried to fill the gaps. When that no longer worked, hospital stays became the norm and his list of ailments grew. The sicker he got, the more prescriptions he was prescribed. He was seeing a cardiologist before he bought Graceland. He was 20yrs old. They have gone through Elvis's entire life of medical records & now have an entire different story now. This is all the facts Geraldo & 20/20 never stated. HE became addicted yes, but he wasn't taking perscriptions to escape. He had MAJOR health problems from Birth and suffered 3 Traumatic Brain Injuries in his life. Those affected him JUST LIKE BOXERS, NFL PLAYERS, NASCAR DRIVERS. It caused his brain to turn on his body and become an Auto-immune disease. It cause fluid to build on his brain, it caused him to suffer massive migraines, develop Glaucoma, fluid on his retina, liver and kidney damage, fluid on his heart, pressure in his lower spine, Neuropathy in his legs and hands, erratic spending, mood changes, memory loss & can't remember lyrics & movie lines, insomnia, weight Flux, dialysis, fluid in his abdomen, face and hands.I could keep going but his Doctors give an entire overview month to month based on his medical files in BOTH these sites: www.practicalpainmanagement.com/pain/other/brain-injury/elvis-presley-head-trauma-autoimmunity-pain-early-death www.tapatalk.com/groups/elvismomentsintime/elvis-how-sick-he-really-was-t9896.html

[@suecole5543]

@@kelliintexas3575 Elvis did smoke cigars at times .

[@elisabethvalade9866]

@@suecole5543 He smoked cigars a lot. You're right.

[@LoanShoppingExpert]

@@kelliintexas3575 Thanks for taking the time to explain all this to the uneducated. Elvis deserved our empathy, not our disdain.

[@amc042759]

That voice! That voice! That voice! And those smouldering good looks!

[@triciawilkinson4418]

I love his voice,😍 I like his looks,😀 and I love the way he was a good actor,😃 but I do not like that he died. 😥😥😥 R.I.P. elvis Aaron Presley rest in peace. Hope you are in heaven with your family. 😇😇😇😇

[@shaunreynolds7934]

He was a different kind❤️forever

[@Bambi9753]

Omg I imagining him walking into a bar I was in, I wouldnt be able to take my eyes of him for one second.

[@ladylilo6044]

This is one of my top 3 of Elvis...love this

[@elvispresley5408]

Beautiful man beautiful song 😍

[@user-wc4pb9xj6r]

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[@Julbug_22]

My god. Perfection.

[@darlenestapleton4817]

I love this song! Elvis is awesome and I'm happy that I was watching VivaLasVagas!😎

[@nancydemello2974]

This song is one of the saddest songs he's sung in his movies! It is so beautiful! It makes you want to cry! That's what Elvis did. He envoked so emotion in his fans! Love him❤❤❤

[@thumbsaloft]

This song has soul! It's my favorite by Elvis!

[@susanhill149]

Thank you Elvis for this beautiful song! I know I'm not alone when I hear you sing. You are remembered and loved!

[@weeziecathcart904]

Velet

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

I feel the same and agree 💯%‼️🍀🙏🎶🎤♥️♥️♥️Elvis in our hearts forever!

[@resa.walters]

His music and voice always comfort me. He has that effect on lots of people.

[@cynthiasinclair7597]

For a minute I thought I wrote that comment. That's how I feel.

[@68comeback58]

Yes..the best looking man ever..don't get things twisted..he's the king of everything everyone wanted n wants to b..

[@jamesalford877]

I sang this to a woman in perfect key after having made her dinner on our first date, she let me know how much she enjoyed the song that she wasn't expecting the next morning. Thanks EP, I owe you.

[@thomasdamon6511]

Just as it's been said Elvis could sing anything .but if you notice one. thing about him .he doesn't just sing the song .he becomes the. song .that a special talent he had .special talent from a special person .

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

nice comment Elvis was a great and underrated actor who got good roles in the early part of his career in the roles that he should have got that he did not get he put it in the song this is a beautiful ballad I need someone to lean on by Elvis his versatility as an actor is just as good as his versatility as a singer he's able to switch to characters and sing different type of song with ease and flexibility early 60s Elvis was always at his best physically and vocally I need someone to lean on is a classic ballad it should have got a gold record Elvis has so many different kinds of talents to bad he was mismanaged

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

Happy New Year

[@johncotner9264]

Elvis could sing any song !He would put his heart and soul into it! Then it became the song that you wanted to 👂 over and over again! He still the great! Long live the king of music!

[@robindehlinger4698]

This song is beautiful. Elvis is perfect.

[@beckysebring4959]

They Don't Make'em Like Him Anymore. Handsome As He Was Cool. This Is Absolutely Beautiful. This Is What I Call Grown Folks Music. 💯 ......

[@shaunreynolds7934]

By 4 the best

[@elvisfan1958]

what a voice !

[@poetgb]

This is a really beautiful ballad with plenty of mood and atmosphere, and Elvis sang it perfectly. I still don't understand why I hear so many critics and people in general put down many of Elvis's soundtrack songs These songs were well written by professional songwriters who often didn't get the recognition they should have. Most of the soundtrack songs were classics. They can't write music like that anymore. The songwriters to the king should be recognized for their contributions to music.

[@no288]

many was not good, even Elvis didn't like must of them

[@RBVinylCorner]

Generally most of the latter soundtracks sucked big time....but even on the worst soundtrack there we're some great songs.

[@poetgb]

In a way I agree that there were some songs that were low quality, but the songs that were great were really fantastic.

[@davis2284]

Yes. fair enough. But everything came together in this movie, didn't it.

[@poetgb]

Yes, This was Elvis' biggest movie, and for good reason. This is Elvis doing what he does best, sing, dance, and entertain. He shined on the big screen like no one else could. He had charisma second to none.

[@dougrutti7215]

Timeless old Classic Ballad by The King. "Viva Las Vegas" Viva Elvis and Ann Margaret

[@suecole5543]

Listen to the lovely melody of his voice.. So beautiful. I wonder if Elvis really knew what an amazing vocal range he had... So beautiful ..💗

[@LittleJo-]

One of his best, really great lyrics

[@maureensheets6540]

Elvis Presley that somebody is you number 1 in this whole universe gospel, rock and roll, movies, music, will be no other!

[@Gundersonjohn75]

Elvis at his peak love this

[@neillthompson8901]

It's always reminded me of Frank Sinatra's greatest saloon song "One For My Baby (and one more for the road). Both are splendid.

[@debbiebello994]

Definitely

[@cynthiakoerner296]

I literally think the same thing and just played them both back to back! Ol Blue Eyes and The King. Uncanny!

[@antonioyellandsr.4420]

wish I could find my Baby....the song has a whole new meaning at 58 than it did at 20. Elvis the best ever!!!

[@beckysebring4959]

Antonio Yelland Sr. Totally Agree ....

[@daw0717]

omg...i use to love love love this song...I was in love in Elvis in these movies when i was child...I fantasized about being one of the women in these movies...his voice was mesmerizing....

[@milliehernandez5050]

I love you too Elvis Presley I really missed you

[@debbiebello994]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@user-yy1ci4jx8q]

Love his voice on this. Though Elvis could sing a takeaway menu and it would be beautiful. Gone but never forgotten 💘

[@kimcreedon582]

Elvis forever imortalised by his beautiful voice.

[@tanjamichel6632]

The best looking man ever 😘👍💋

[@maraiapoce7513]

Simply unrivalled, matchless.

[@E3ECO]

He looks like he's about to cry. Who says he couldn't act?

[@sarahsmith276]

IKR I could feel it!😭❤️😭

[@gigifrings8039]

He could sing. The most expensive singer ever.

[@barbarawright1302]

Yes i saw that. I felt so sorry for him i wanted to hug him so badly through the tv set.

[@Periwinkleflower]

@@barbarawright1302 Same, I would be like you can lean on me anytime you want.😓

[@barbarawright1302]

Man, i just rewatched this and I'm the one in tears. MAN, DO I WISH I COULD HOLD HIM.

[@PaulT.McKenna]

Perfect performance !

[@chrisguy1790]

beautiful

[@Tony-jp3pb]

LOVE THIS SONG!

[@georgeesau3943]

This is my favorite scene,song,vocal in any Elvis movie, the music and dance scene's are a cut above all other Elvis movies. Ann-Margret is a joy and holds her own and steals many scene's. Anything without singing and dancing is typical Elvis movie schlock .

[@68comeback58]

architectures n the sixties ruled..just look at all the gorgeous scenery n this video

[@lloydkline2960]

68comeback I love somes elvis sixtys movies I seen other non elvis sixty beach movies it not the same

[@opencurtin]

And the fashion ,class !

[@mirito488]

definitely, God must be happy with Elvis up there ...amazing grace...beautiful song and singer!!

[@maureensheets6540]

Elvis elvis Elvis elvis Elvis elvis Elvis song of songs 3.4

[@jadem7188]

Beautiful song first time I've heard this. Wow and sung by a beautiful man.

[@terencejones9044]

my favoritre elvis Presley song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elnoraharms2468]

What a wonderful man never will be a another Elvis. Love him

[@patdoe5242]

Elvis is a legend and a true king

[@mariaevans5793]

One of my favourite songs, it simple but true!!!!!!!😊🇬🇧

[@lorrainesmallman1304]

What a man and what a voice one and only 💗💗

[@jesssands5349]

I think I played this over and over, literally like 20xs while I painted.

[@petratroppmann7526]

Wundervolles Lied... die Stimme von Elvis berührt total. Er war wunderschön...von Stimme, Aussehen, Charme... Unglaublich bezaubernd...❤❤❤seine sanfte Stimme streichelt die Seele....

[@cut1986]

What a classic scene!

[@pk2068]

Thats an old song i used to sing at night 20 years ago thinking about that special girl i met.

[@kelliintexas3575]

This Movie now in 4K is STUNNING!!!!!

[@user-zf1vm4zl3r]

WOW! Beautiful!

[@cdnyvr]

I just love this song....

[@tiffanyschott8813]

Kim T. Oscalltrom

[@janetbentsen1829]

Beautiful 💕

[@wandacolon2830]

OMG Elvis I love you so much💋💋💋💕viva Las Vegas RIP Elvis Presley

[@wandacolon2830]

He was a true ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ star

[@wandacolon2830]

Elvis💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

[@patriciajrs46]

Listen to the honey in just those first few words.! It just oozes sexy crooning! I love Elvis.

[@stevenwatkins3634]

Elvis's voice kept on growing and improving,all tbe wzy to early 70s,fantastic,for instance,JUST Pretend,the range was Unbelieveable

[@cassandrapearson4670]

My favourite Elvis song ever.. Listen to it on a Loop when I need to feel better.. Beautiful voice, song and man... ❤️😍

[@shaunreynolds7934]

Best

[@janicerubin2516]

I need some one to lean on😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@banking-cartelmedia-cartel7206]

Another great hit

[@resa.walters]

God he's so sweet. You just want to cuddle him and run your fingers through his hair. I can see why his mother doted on him like she did. I know it was so hard for him when he lost her.

[@antoinetteurdiales4624]

What a beautiful song. He was great & in my ❤️ he will always be great. I love you Elvis. May you Rest in Peace.

[@lillysbestlife]

This is me right now😔

[@lindagoldsmith5899]

I love this song, wow was he fine, Rest In Peace Elvis

[@resa.walters]

Awww Hope he never really felt that way. If only I'd been a little older I maybe could have met him and held his hand a asked if he was doing well. It would have meant a lot to me. Whenever I feel alone I think of him.

[@efrainhernandez645]

My granny loved Elvis & my mom ❤ all types of rock n roll.These GREAT Women r now in the heavens w a lot of these Great souls!Rock on Grandma/Mama/n Elvis!!😌👍

[@barbarawright1302]

Im crying. I here ....wish you were now... rip E lvis.

[@alphadreams123]

Well who says that you don't learn something new and old at the same time! Not I anymore! I must have watched this movie many times and for some reason this time I actually heard this beautifully sung selection! Imagine Sinatra and Elvis doing this together!

[@coolhand935]

Now that's a voice

[@MrRoute6600]

Beautiful Song Elvis could sing anything

[@InTributeToTheKing]

Perfect.

[@bobmccleary708]

what a great song that's just how I im feeling

[@jjrj8568]

this video and song : literally how I feel/live by 2019

[@terencejones9044]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Liorhank]

Me too

[@RobinHarper-tv9ih]

Rainbow,song comes to mind, /I don’t worry,whenever skies are grey above, got a pocket full of rainbow.and a heart full of love

[@thumbsaloft]

This is my absolute favorite Elvis song! So very soulful, would love to hear a soul singer cover it.

[@shaunreynolds7934]

Was born in 65 n my life's is ere

[@alexandrerolim6827]

Viva o rei do Rock Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley o Artista do século XX e dos demais séculos também. Elvis 4Ever 🎸🇧🇷 Brasil - São Paulo - SP

[@tomjanik4671]

Elvis sings the Blues!

[@delonhinrichs3974]

A very unrated song he has so many great songs so some songs fly under the radar

[@cillabarnes8472]

No one has ever come close to knocking elvis of his throne and no one will he had voice looks and charm fantastic from a life long fan of70yrs from England ❤️❤️💯💯💯🐐🐐🐐🐐🎶🎶🌹🌹

[@Wolfhoundersful]

I need somebody to lean on I need somebody to, to tell my troubles to No use denying, I'm close to cryin' But what good, tell me, what good would my crying do? I need somebody to help me Help me forget all those worries on my mind And when I'm lonely, if someone would only Want to be sweet and kind I need somebody, won't that somebody Please, please listen to my plea? Need that somebody, won't that somebody Come running to me? I need somebody to lean on I'm tired of being unhappy and so blue If she came I would hold her ‘Cause I need that shoulder to lean on, yes, I really do I need somebody and maybe that somebody is you

[@msr1116]

I lucked into this movie the other night only five or so minutes after it began. I love watching the chemistry between Ann and Elvis---not much acting going in this film with these two. And it was good to see Uncle Charlie not grumpy for a change, lol.

[@Sylvain0008]

Nice song, There's always a couple of them on those soundtrack records. Anyway a so-so (or even bad) Elvis record is better than a lot of good ones by other entertainers.

[@lloydkline2960]

Sylvain0008 I never would be an elvis fan if it was not for this movies , I hear his early movies they spend more time making the songs likes years before the movie release the movie makes the song better

[@richinmusic8358]

One of his "very best" songs ever....

[@sheltv100]

I never knew he sang a jazz tune.

[@pallen49]

In my opinion that's what set Elvis apart from everyone else, in that he was very very versatile in his singing. He was rightfully so picked ( if memory serves ) by Rolling Stone mags, or some sort of music industry org, something like that, as '' The #`1 Entertainer of the last century ''. Old blue eyes Frank Sinatra came in 2nd.

[@johnnylightning203]

@@pallen49 sinatra couldn't carry Elvis' boots.

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

I love all Elvis movies.

[@georgehorner1578]

#1 in history

[@Per369per]

por siempre y siempre....Elvis está con su magnifica música entre nosotros.....gracias por compartir tan buenísimo video del recuerdo...simplemente.....bello

[@2view23]

1964 ... use to watch the Elvis movies on tv coming up. he was a cool cat . must have been a good actor and singer don't think he ever sang this song but a nice one.

[@no288]

Love this song

[@louiesmom007]

How sad, he couldn't see, beyond himself- people used him, and he was more than happy, to give- he was generous, to a fault; but also demanding. There was no middle ground, with Elvis- unless he was crazy touched, by your happiness or plight, he was immensely bored. He thrived, on highs and lows

[@ihatechange]

@louiesmom007 * Well said❗

[@michaelconsuegra7316]

My mother always told me that Elvis was a good looking man.

[@gabaduran3333]

She was right

[@dianahayse1095]

God...I love you so much it hurts.

[@shadow0036]

What a beautiful Voice Elvis😍😍😍😗😗😗😗RIP

[@chrisguy1790]

Agreed

[@catherinematulid1289]

Oh my god you can lean on me and tell me your troubles I love you Elvis your so so beautiful. In every. Way I love this song