Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, needs no introduction. In 1973, amidst the tranquil beauty of Hawaii, he graced the stage in Honolulu with a performance that would go down in history. The song that stole the hearts of many that night was “Burning Love.” Let’s dive into the magic of that unforgettable evening.

Did You Know?

Elvis Presley’s “Burning Love” is more than just a song; it’s a testament to his enduring legacy. Here are some fascinating facts:

  • “Burning Love” was originally written by Dennis Linde and became a chart-topping hit for Elvis in 1972.
  • Elvis performed this electrifying rendition during his “Aloha From Hawaii” concert, broadcasted live via satellite, reaching over a billion viewers worldwide.
  • This performance marked Elvis’s triumphant return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus from live concerts.
  • Elvis Presley’s charisma and energy during this concert solidified his status as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and made “Burning Love” one of his signature songs.

Lyrics

Lord Almighty
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It’s burning through to my soul

Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don’t know which way to go

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 hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn to 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 lickin’ my body
Please won’t you help me
I feel like I’m slipping away
It’s hard to breath
And my chest is a-heaving

Lord Almighty
I’m burning a hole where I lay

Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love

With burning love
Ah, ah, burning love
I’m just a hunk
A hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love