


4 in the UK and remained in the charts for twelve weeks. In 1987, Alison Moyet released her own version of the song as a non-album single. Charts Chart (1966)Īlison Moyet version "Love Letters" Elvis Presley re-recorded the song in 1970 and subsequently released the new version on the album Love Letters from Elvis in 1971. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 22, 1966. Just over a week later on June 8, 1966, RCA released the song as a single b/w " Come What May" with The Jordanaires. Charts Chart (1962)Įlvis Presley versions "Love Letters"Įlvis Presley recorded his version of "Love Letters" on May 26, 1966. This version appeared on the soundtrack of the David Lynch film Blue Velvet (1986). In 1991, it was ranked 176th in the RIAA-compiled list of Songs of the Century. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, selling over 1 million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA.

5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1962. Lester's recording of "Love Letters", which featured Lincoln Mayorga's sparse piano arrangement and Earl Palmer on drums, reached No. In 1961, Era Records released Ketty Lester's version of "Love Letters" b/w " I'm a Fool to Want You".
