I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell – Elvis Presley

About The Song

“I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell” is a song by Elvis Presley, released in 1961 as part of the soundtrack album for the movie “Wild in the Country.” The song reflects Presley’s ability to convey emotion through his vocals and is associated with the romantic themes prevalent in his film work during this period. Here are five facts about “I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell”:

Movie Soundtrack: The song was featured in the soundtrack of the 1961 film “Wild in the Country,” in which Elvis Presley played the lead role of Glenn Tyler. The film explores themes of romance and drama.
Release Date: “I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell” was released as a single on June 12, 1961, and later included in the soundtrack album of the same year.
Songwriters: The song was written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman, two prolific songwriters who collaborated on multiple songs for Elvis Presley’s films.
Chart Performance: The single performed well on the charts, reaching the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It demonstrated the enduring popularity of Presley’s music even as his sound continued to evolve.
Romantic Ballad: The song is a romantic ballad that showcases Presley’s vocal range and emotive delivery. It adds a tender touch to the soundtrack and complements the romantic themes portrayed in “Wild in the Country.”

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Lyrics

I look at you and wham I’m head over heels
I guess that love is a banana peel
I feel so bad and yet I’m feeling so well
I slipped, I stumbled, I fell

One crazy kiss and bam I head for the skies
I guess that love is like a cake of ice
You skate along but then you never can tell
I slipped, I stumbled, I fell

I never thought I’d get kicked by your sweet talkin’ lies
You got a bag of tricks
And when you got busy, I got dazzled and dizzy
I fell like a ton of bricks

My knees are weak, my head is spinning around
I guess that love has turned me upside down
But I get hurt, well gee it’s turning out swell
I slipped, I stumbled, I fell

I never thought I’d get kicked by your sweet talkin’ lies
You got a bag of tricks
And when you got busy, I got dazzled and dizzy
I fell like a ton of bricks

My knees are weak, my head is spinning around
I guess that love has turned me upside down
Thought I’d get hurt, well gee it’s turning out swell
I slipped, I stumbled, I fell

I slipped, I stumbled, I fell