In December 2024, the song surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify .
The lyrics and adaptation were written by Hugo Peretti , Luigi Creatore , and George David Weiss . It was originally written from a woman's perspective as "Can't Help Falling in Love with Him". Live Legacy and Performance
Elvis recorded the track on March 23, 1961 , at Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood. Despite initial skepticism from his producers and aides, Elvis insisted on including it in the movie Blue Hawaii . Elvis Presley - Cant Help Falling In Love (Offi...
"Can't Help Falling in Love," released in by Elvis Presley, is one of the most recognizable love songs of all time. Originally recorded for the soundtrack of his film Blue Hawaii , the song became a global classic, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and peaking at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Song History and Background
Watch official performances and lyric videos for this timeless classic: Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love (Official Audio) YouTube · ElvisPresleyVEVO In December 2024, the song surpassed 1 billion
The single is certified Platinum by the RIAA, with over one million copies sold in the US.
Starting in the late 1960s, Elvis used the song as the standard finale for his live shows. Live Legacy and Performance Elvis recorded the track
The song's melody is based on "Plaisir d'amour," a French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini.