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History of “I’ll Hold You in My Heart”
“I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)” was written by Eddy Arnold, Hal Horton, and Thomas C. Dilbeck in 1946. It was first recorded by Arnold in 1947 and became a huge hit, spending 21 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was the longest-running number-one song on the chart until 2013, when it was surpassed by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.”
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Slim Whitman, and Jerry Lee Lewis. But the most famous version is Elvis Presley’s recording, which was released in 1969.
Presley’s version of the song was a departure from his previous work, which was mostly rock and roll. “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a slower, more ballad-like song, with a country flavor. Presley’s vocals are also more subdued and restrained than on his earlier recordings.
The song was a hit for Presley, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was also included on his album From Elvis in Memphis, which is considered to be one of his best albums.
Introduction to Elvis Presley’s “I’ll Hold You in My Heart”
Elvis Presley’s “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a beautiful and moving ballad about love and longing. The song is sung from the perspective of a man who is separated from his loved one, but who promises to hold her in his heart until they can be reunited.
The song begins with a simple guitar intro, followed by Presley’s vocals. Presley’s voice is smooth and soulful, and he perfectly captures the emotion of the song. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and they speak to the universal experience of love and loss.
In the first verse, the singer tells his loved one that he is “thinking of her all the time,” and that he “can’t wait to see her again.” In the second verse, he sings about how he misses her “sweet kiss” and her “tender touch.”
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, and it is where Presley’s vocals really shine. He sings, “I’ll hold you in my heart, till I can hold you in my arms.” The line is simple but powerful, and it perfectly captures the singer’s longing for his loved one.
The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, and then fading out.
Presley’s version of “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a classic love song that has resonated with listeners for generations. It is a beautiful and moving song about the power of love and the longing for someone special.
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Lyrics
I said I’d hold, I said I’d hold,
I said I’d hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Like you’ve never been held before
Well I’ll think of you each day and then I’ll dream the night away
Oh, ’till you are in my arms once moreThe stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away from you
Yeah I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meYou know the stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away from you
Yeah I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meThe stars up in the sky you know they know the reason why…
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away, I’m away, I’m away from you
I said, I said I’d hold you in my heart, heart, heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meThe stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I, I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away from you
Yeah, I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for me