"Ask Me" is a 1964 song recorded by Elvis Presley. It is an English-language cover version of the Italian song "Io" by Domenico Modugno.[1] In 1964 Elvis Presley released his version on a single with "Ain't That Loving You Baby" on the other side.[2] The recording appeared on the 1968 RCA Victor compilation Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4.
"Ask Me" | ||||
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Single by Elvis Presley | ||||
A-side | "Ain't That Loving You Baby" | |||
Released | September 22, 1964 | |||
Genre | Rock and Roll, Pop | |||
Length | 2:07 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Elvis Presley | |||
Elvis Presley singles chronology | ||||
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Writing and recording history
editThe song is credited to Domenico Modugno (the author of the original), Bernie Baum, Bill Giant and Florence Kaye.
Track listing
edit- "Ain't That Loving You Baby" (2:20) — Elvis Presley
- "Ask Me" (2:07) — Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
Charts
editChart (1964) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] | 14 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] | 12 |
"Ain't That Loving You Baby / Ask Me" | |
Australia (retrospect Kent Music Report)[6] | 1 (3) |
References
edit- ^ a b "australian-charts.com - Elvis Presley - Ain't That Loving You Baby". Retrieved 2017-01-11.
- ^ Jerry Osborne (1983). Presleyana: Elvis Presley record price guide. O'Sullivan Woodside. ISBN 978-0-89019-083-8.
- ^ "Elvis Presley - Ain't That Loving You Baby at Discogs". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
- ^ "Elvis Presley – Ask Me" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Elvis Presley - Chart history (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
- ^ David Kent. "Australian Chart Book 1940–1969". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
"Elvis Presley: The Australian Singles Chart : 1956–2006". Elvis Australia : Official Elvis Presley Fan Club : www.elvis.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-07.