Any Way You Want Me (Elvis Presley song) explained

Any Way You Want Me
Type:single
Artist:Elvis Presley
A-Side:"Love Me Tender"
Released:1956
Recorded:July 2, 1956
Studio:RCA Studios, New York
Prev Title:Shake, Rattle and Roll
Prev Title2:Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Prev Year:1956
Love Me Tender
Title2:Any Way You Want Me
Next Title:Too Much
Next Title2:Playing for Keeps
Next Year:1957

"Any Way You Want Me" (sometimes titled "Anyway You Want Me" and "Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)") is a song written by Aaron Schroeder and Cliff Owens and originally recorded and released by Elvis Presley.[1] Presley's recording reached number one on the U.S. Billboards Most Played in Jukeboxes chart (as a double A-side with "Love Me Tender").[2]

Composition

The song was written by Aaron Schroeder and Cliff Owens.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Original versions of Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be) written by Aaron Schroeder, Clyde Otis. SecondHandSongs. 2021-02-15.
  2. Book: Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. Billboard. 8 December 1956. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 38–. 0006-2510.
  3. Web site: Any Way You Want Me. Elvis Presley official website "Elvis the Music". 2020-02-15.
  4. Recording

    Elvis Presley recorded the song on July 2, 1956, at RCA Studios in New York. According to the Elvis Presley official website, the recording features Elvis' regular sidemen Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass, and D. J. Fontana on drums. Presley plays guitar as well as sings. Shorty Long is on piano. Additional vocals are provided by The Jordanaires.[3]