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Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello

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Words & Music: Mike Stoller/ Jerry Leiber
She's sitting right over there
I'd know that face anywhere
I'd run up and embrace her
But I’m ashamed to face her
Just tell her Jim said hello

I'd like to pour out my heart
But I don't know where to start
I'd like to tell her
What I’m really feeling but
Just tell her Jim said hello

Just tell her Jim said hello
Just tell her Jim and she'll know

Don't tell her I’m feeling blue
That's just between me and you
Don't say I’m thinking of her
Don't tell her I still love her
Just tell her Jim said hello

Just tell her Jim said hello
Just tell her Jim said hello
Just tell her Jim said hello
Recorded: 1962/03/19, first released on single
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KingKreole (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
Always seemed like a forgotten masterpiece to me. It always slips through the cracks whenever great or "classic" Elvis songs get discussed. It is undeniably "middle of the road" or, indeed "soft", but Elvis emotes a lot with the simple lyrics. His vocal really elevates this one and makes me feel it. I forgot Leiber and Stoller wrote it. It doesn't sound anything like their 50s output--but it's infinitely better than "Girls, Girls, Girls" or "Three Corn Patches"!
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
An absolute masterpiece from 1962. Elvis' voice is as smooth as silk as he glides along effortlessly in this Leiber and Stoller composition. One of the many early 60's B-sides that did not get it's proper due on the charts (along with "It Hurts Me", "They Remind Me Too Much of You", "Anything That's Part of You", "Witchcraft" and "A Mess of Blues").
Great Dane (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
Always liked this song including the bells.
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
Good song, good perfroamce, good production, annoying bell.
Jim Hoff (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
Love it - well, my name is in it ... he,he!
Pedro Nuno (profile/ contact) wrote on Nov 4, 2009report abuse
I Have a very special relation with this song... a kind of perpetual infatuation with it. No need to say more. Yes, this Is my King: Absolute perfection in the Pop field.
EPFO (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 15, 2008report abuse
Fantastic, one of my favourite. Everything is great. Hear Elvis's voice when he sings the bridge... Incomparable.
My boy, my boy (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
Elvis's voice makes it special....what I dislike though are those little endless bells !!!
theoldscudder (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
A really good song.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
I appreciate this song because it is sung so well but it is not quite classic Leiber/Stoller is it? Pleasant & nice but nothing more. In 1962, Elvis was putting out 'soft' singles. I was waiting for the real Elvis to return.
Tony C (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
I discovered this song on "Elvis' Gold Records Vol.4" in the mid seventies. I love it as much now as I did then, a real classic hit that never was.
Natha (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
One of those wonderful songs where the unique voice of Elvis is crispy clear to hear. One of my favorites from that time frame and of course all time. Top quality
Jim says hello (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 14, 2008report abuse
Hey that's my song... I've always liked it.
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on May 2, 2008report abuse
The other side of She's Not You and equally as good.Elvis was in great voice for this session, which produced quality music from the best songwriters around.

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