Elvis Presley’s star power on full display in the timeless film “Loving You”
“Loving You” is a 1957 musical drama film starring Elvis Presley in his second feature film role. The movie was directed by Hal Kanter and produced by Paramount Pictures.
The film follows the story of a young woman named Susan (played by Lizabeth Scott) who discovers a talented young singer named Deke Rivers (played by Elvis Presley) while working as a talent scout for a small-time record label. She helps Deke launch his career, but their relationship becomes complicated as Deke’s fame grows and he becomes involved with a beautiful socialite named Laury (played by Dolores Hart).
The movie features several memorable musical performances by Elvis, including “Teddy Bear”, “Got A Lot o’ Livin’ To Do”, “Party”, and “Lonesome Cowboy”. The songs were written by a variety of songwriters, including Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who had previously written hits for Elvis such as “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock”.
“Loving You” was a commercial success and helped to cement Elvis’ status as a rising star in Hollywood. The film was praised for its energetic musical performances, and Elvis received positive reviews for his acting ability. The movie also helped to establish the rock and roll genre as a viable force in Hollywood, paving the way for future musicals such as “Grease” and “Footloose”.
