1. "Bossa Nova Baby" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1963 and released as a single in 1964. It was featured in the soundtrack of the film "Fun in Acapulco." The song combines elements of bossa nova, a popular Brazilian music genre, with Presley's signature rock and roll style.
2. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a prominent songwriting duo of the time. Leiber and Stoller were known for their work with artists like Elvis Presley, The Coasters, and Ben E. King. "Bossa Nova Baby" was one of their many successful compositions.
3. "Bossa Nova Baby" reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 8. It was Elvis Presley's last top 10 hit in the United States until 1969. The song also performed well internationally, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Its catchy melody and fusion of musical styles made it a popular hit during the early 1960s.
I said, "Take it easy, babyI worked all day and my feet feel just like leadYou got my shirt tails flyin' all over the placeAnd the sweat poppin' out of my head"
She said, "Hey bossa nova babyKeep on workin' for I ain't got time for that"She said, "Go bossa nova babyKeep on dancin' or I'll find myself another cat"Bossa nova, bossa novaBossa nova, bossa novaBossa nova, bossa nova
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