Elvis Presley’s “Surrender” is an irresistible masterpiece

“Surrender” was recorded by Elvis Presley on March 27, 1961, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. It was produced by Steve Sholes and arranged by Luigi Creatore and Hugo Peretti. The song features a lively, upbeat tempo with a strong, driving rhythm section and horns.

The lyrics of “Surrender” tell the story of a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman who does not return his affection. He begs her to surrender her heart to him, even though he knows it may be a futile plea. Elvis’ passionate delivery of the song’s catchy melody and lyrics helped it become a hit and a favorite among his fans.

When “Surrender” was released as a single in the summer of 1961, it became an instant success, topping the charts in several countries, including the UK and Australia. The song also reached the top five in the US, where it became Elvis’ 27th top ten hit.

“Surrender” was one of Elvis’ last chart-topping hits before he entered the US Army in 1960. It has since become one of his most beloved and enduring songs, and it continues to be a staple of his music catalog.