Almost in Love (song)
1968 single by Elvis Presley
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"Almost in Love" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1968 motion picture Live a Little, Love a Little. Brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfá had previously released an instrumental version of this tune in 1966 called "Moonlight in Rio".
| "Almost in Love" | ||||
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| Single by Elvis Presley | ||||
| from the album Almost in Love | ||||
| A-side | "Almost in Love" | |||
| B-side | "A Little Less Conversation" | |||
| Released | September 3, 1968 | |||
| Recorded | March 7, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Western Recorders, Hollywood | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
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| Elvis Presley singles chronology | ||||
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In September 1968, it was released on a single, backed with the song "A Little Less Conversation".[1] Its first LP release was as the title track of Presley's budget album Almost in Love in November 1970.
On December 1, 1970, the single "Almost in Love" / "A Little Less Conversation" was re-released as part of RCA Victor's Gold Standard Series (together with nine other Presley's singles).[2]
Writing
The song is credited to Luiz Bonfá and Randy Starr.
Recording
Presley recorded it on March 7, 1968.
Track listings
7" single (RCA Victor 49.569, November 29, 1968)[3]
- "Almost in Love" (3:00)
- "A Little Less Conversation" (2:00)
Charts
| Chart (1968) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[4] | – |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] | 95 |
| "Almost in Love" / "A Little Less Conversation" | |
| Australia (retrospect Kent Music Report)[6] | 64 |