Elvis Presley - Marie's the Name, His Latest Flame | We Love Old Songs

On this date in 1961, (MARIE'S THE NAME) HIS LATEST FLAME by ELVIS PRESLEY entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #66 (Aug 28, 1961) Released as a double A-side with "Little Sister", this single showcased Presley's versatility and his ability to breathe new life into already promising material. "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame", penned by the prolific songwriting duo of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, had originally been recorded by Del Shannon just months earlier for his album "Runaway with Del Shanno

Happy 74th heavenly birthday to Tom Petty. This clip of Tom playing the Elvis and Del Shannon hit “His Latest Flame” says so much about the tenderness and talent and cool Tom brought into a room. Today we celebrate the hopeful energy, good character, generosity and uplifting talent of Tom Petty. Those of us close to him revel in the blessing of knowing him. And are grateful for the legacy of music he leaves behind. Fans can see Cameron Crowe’s 1982 rock doc ‘Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party’