Don't (Elvis Presley song)
Encyclopedia
"Don't" is a song performed by Elvis Presley
, which was released in 1958. It was Presley's eleventh number-one hit
in the United States
. "Don't" also peaked at number four on the R&B charts .
The song was included in the musical revue "Smokey Joe's Cafe
", as a medley with "Love Me
".
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, which was released in 1958. It was Presley's eleventh number-one hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. "Don't" also peaked at number four on the R&B charts .
The song was included in the musical revue "Smokey Joe's Cafe
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Smokey Joe's Cafe is a musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller...
", as a medley with "Love Me
Love Me (Leiber/Stoller song)
"Love Me" is a sentimental song composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and popularized by Elvis Presley in 1956. Conceived as a parody of a country western music, it was initially interpreted by R&B duo Willy and Ruth in 1954 , then by Georgia Gibbs the same year...
".
Chart performance
| Chart (1958) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 4 |