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Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)
Words & Music:
Wise/ Weisman/ TwomeyCan't you see
I love you
Please don't break my heart in two
That's not hard to do
'Cause I don't have a wooden heart
And if you say goodbye
Then I know that I would cry
Maybe I would die
'Cause I don't have a wooden heart
There's no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Treat me nice
Treat me good
Treat me like you really should
'Cause I'm not made of wood
And I don't have a wooden heart
Muss i denn, muss i denn
Zum Stadtele hinaus
Stadtele hinaus
Und du, mein schat, bleibst hier?
There's no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Sei mir gut
Sei mir gut
Sei mir wie du wirklich sollst
Wie du wirklich sollst
'Cause I don't have a wooden heart Recorded:
1960/04/28, first released on
G.I. BluesReactions
I know a lot of fans dislike this song, because Elvis is considered, the "King of Rock-n-Roll" and is suppose to repesent Rock-n-roll and perform "Rock-n-Roll songs". But, as a fan, I'm glad he recorded all types of music, regardless of what the Critics and the rock-n-rollers, say ! Elvis could sing it all, and did it well.
one of Elvis's best 5 stars
A song that was pretty popular here in Denmark back in 61 .I really like it and often play it when we have children at visit, the scene in the movie is great also, 4 stars.
I like everything about the song, the vocal delivery, the tune, the accordion and the dash of German. Great song from a fantastic album. 5 stars all the way
I've always admired this song immensely and it was tremendous hearing Elvis singing in german language. Elvis' rendition of it is excellent. The only song from the "G.I. Blues" soundtrack that Elvis should have never recorded is "Big Boots". Joe Dowell had a #1 hit with "Wooden Heart" one year after Elvis had recorded it.
ELVIS' recording of "Wooden Heart" is nice slice of family friendly pop recorded by the man who did it best.
I neither love it nor hate it. Sometimes I listen. Somtimes I hit the skip button. Depends on my mood. 3 stars.
I liked this a lot when I was a kid but I tend to avoid it now as my adult ears are less sympathetic to this kind of cutesy pop. Doesn't stop me singing it to my two year old when it's bedtime - even though he'd rather I hummed the theme tune to Postman Pat. It's my dime kid! lol
As soon as I hear that accordian, I hit the skip button.
always loved this song since i was a kid 50 odd years ago,it was massive here in the uk.listen to it for what it is,it's not art,it doesn't pretend to be the greatest song he ever recorded,but it's perfect for the movie.five stars from me.
This is a very charming song that fitted well within the movie. It was for obvious reasons a major hit in Germany and some other European countries, such as the Netherlands. Elvis delivers it well but the song is certainly not one of his best early 60s recordings. Three stars from me.
It's a horrible song. I hate it when this damn song is often voted as one of his best songs. Terrible !
An absolute classic - 5 stars all day long from me.
I like the song and still pay it from time to time. A big hit in the UK as was the soundtrack and film and rightly so.
for me probably the worst song from Elvis from the early sixties.
Elvis sings it great, and its a nice song. And it fits very well in the movie. (A great scene with the puppets) But I feel the song should have stayed an Album track and not released as a single. I remember when the CD, "Elvis-30 Number one hits" was released, alot of people loved the CD, except for the addition of the song "Wooden Heart". I too thought "Little Sister" or another early 60s hit should have replaced "Wooden Heart" on the "30 Number ones CD".
Dont care for it. Its not that it I dont like his singing, I do. But the song? No thanks. By the way, Elvis singing in German is like The Beatles singing in German. Whats the big deal?
A Great song, a definite proof that Elvis could even handle the german language and a showcase for his neverending talent, i don't care that some fans don't like this song nor do i understand why they trash this song into the ground,it was a hit for Elvis,also in Holland,those facts speak for themselves,can't argue with that... 4 stars.
In 1960 this WAS pop music, gone were the heavy rock days of the 50's. Soft rock & pop was the in thing and no did it better than Elvis. Listen to Can't help falling in Love, Good Luck Charm, Shes not You, Wild in the Country, His Latest Flame, etc.
Not for me. Never liked it, not even in 1960.
Proof that once again in 1960-61, that Elvis put 100% into every song no matter if it was a classic rocker ("Little Sister"), a beautiful ballad ("There's Always Me") or a song sung for children at a puppet show (this one). It should be noted that Elvis had the original version of "Wooden Heart" (Recorded Apr 60, released Oct 60 on the "G.I. Blues" soundtrack LP) in 1960 and Joe Dowell copied Elvis' version note for note for his single release in 1961. 3 1/2 stars based totally on Elvis' performance.
being as i am of german descent, i love this song. and elvis sings it perfectly. it certainly shows his talent of versatility. i wonder how much german he learned while stationed in the army? :) with research on the internet, i discovered this traditional song actually has some different lyrics and 3 verses. the original version was recorded by joe dowell in 1961 and that is what elvis copied. this went to #1 in england, which surprised RCA. so, they released it on the back side of a christmas single a few years later. this song was on one of my first 45s, a gold standard release. so this is also sentimental to me. i was thrilled to hear elvis sing in the language of my family.
The worst Elvis song ever! This is NOT the Elvis I want to hear!
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