About the song
“Burning Love” is a memorable song by the legendary Elvis Presley, first released on August 1, 1972. Written by Dennis Linde, it was initially performed by Arthur Alexander earlier that year. Elvis’s version quickly became a significant hit, marking his final Top 10 single on the American Hot 100 charts. It soared to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-Ling,” and topped Cashbox’s Top 40 charts for a week in November 1972.
The song was recorded at RCA’s Hollywood studios on March 28, 1972. It featured a lively electric guitar riff, played by Dennis Linde, which added a unique touch to the track. “Burning Love” was also released with a B-side titled “It’s a Matter of Time,” and while it reached number 36 on the country charts, its success on the pop charts made it a standout in Elvis’s career. This single was particularly special as it was his last major hit.
Elvis performed “Burning Love” in notable concerts, including the film *Elvis on Tour* and the renowned *Aloha from Hawaii* broadcast. Although he didn’t perform it frequently, it was part of his setlist in 1975 during his live shows in Las Vegas and on tour.
The song was featured on the album *Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Volume 2*, released on November 1, 1972. While the album’s title suggests multiple hits, “Burning Love” was the primary standout. In the years following its release, the song saw new recordings and arrangements, including a 1980 backing track and a 2015 orchestral version with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on the album *If I Can Dream*. This enduring track remains a cherished part of Elvis Presley’s legacy.
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Lyrics
Lord Almighty
Feel my temperature rising
Higher an’ higher
It’s burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don’t know which way to go, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh-ooh-ooh, I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I’m flaming
I must be a 109
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me, yeah
I just might turn into smoke but I feel fine
‘Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
It’s coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won’t you help me
I feel like I’m slipping away
It’s hard to breath
And my chest is a-heaving, mm
Lord, have mercy
I’m burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love (a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah)
I’m just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)