On July 1, 1957 RCA Victor released the soundtrack album "Loving You" as well as the extended player "Loving You - Volume 1". On October 6th the soundtrack from Elvis' second movie entered the "Best Selling Pop EPs Chart", had a run of 32 weeks and peaked at number 1. Just like the other "Loving You" ep, this one was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1992 and sold a million copies worldwide.

Just like they had done before, RCA more or less copied the artwork of the longplayer to ensure the recognition value.

The ep is not available on the streaming platforms, because all songs are included on the album "Loving You" (1957).

In June of 1957 "Loving You" was used on the b-side of "Teddy Bear", in 1970 it would be re-issued on the boxed set "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits - Volume 1" and in 1975 on the album "Pure Gold". Elvis recorded the song on January 17, 1957 within three takes. Even though the last one was selected for release, the king re-recorded the ballad on February 24th and ordered RCA to release the 4th attempt. "Loving You" was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Elvis had previously recorded Leiber/Stoller songs, but this was the first one, the duo wrote exclusively for him.

On January 21, 1957 Elvis needed 11 takes to deliver a perfect version of Jesse Mae Robinson's "(Let's Have A) Party". A few days after the release on this album, RCA also issued the song on the extended player "Loving You - Volume 1". Even though Elvis was the first to cut this song, the public connects it to Wanda Jackson, who covered "(Let's Have A) Party" three years later and released it on a single.

The singer begs his loved one to be her Teddy Bear. Tigers are too rough and lions are not kind enough. For a performer, who was sold as a rebel and even the king of the wicked rock'n'roll music, lyrics like that were embarrassing. But the girls loved it and "Teddy Bear" became an evergreen. In the 1970s Elvis mostly performed it in a medley with "Don't Be Cruel". Live recordings can be found on "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden" (1972) and "Elvis In Concert" (1977). RCA Victor also released the studio recording on the single "Teddy Bear" / "Loving You" (1957) and on the boxed set "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits - Volume 1" (1970).

Back in 1957 many people might have been surprised to hear the newly crowned rock'n'roll king sing a Cole Porter song. The original version had been recorded by Bing Crosbiy and Grace Kelly (who just sang a few words) and became Crosby's 21st Gold Record. Elvis taped "True Love" on February 23, 1957 at Radio Recorders within 20 takes. Even though I don't like many of the king's early ballads, I certainly appreciate this one. Especially the harmonizing between Elvis and The Jordanaires is great.