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Elvis Presley recorded “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” on three occasions during the 1950s. The first recording was made on July 18, 1953, at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. This was a demo recording, and Presley was not yet signed to a record label. The song was recorded as the B-side of “My Happiness”, which was released as a single in 1955.
The second recording of “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” was made on January 10, 1956, at RCA Victor Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. This recording was made for Presley’s debut album, Elvis Presley, which was released in March 1956.The third recording of “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” was made on June 10, 1957, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. This recording was made for the soundtrack of the film Loving You, which was released in July 1957.
The Elvis Presley version of “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” is a slow, bluesy ballad. It is sung from the perspective of a man who is heartbroken after finding his girlfriend in the arms of another man. The song is full of pain and longing, and Presley’s performance is both passionate and heartbreaking.
The song was written by Fred Fisher, William Raskin, and Billy Hill. It was first recorded in 1937 by Shep Fields Rippling Rhythm. The song became popular following a 1941 recording by The Ink Spots.
Elvis Presley’s version of “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” is one of his most famous songs. It has been covered by many other artists, including Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, and Linda Ronstadt.
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