(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame
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" His Latest Flame" is a song recorded in a hit version by Elvis Presley and published by Elvis Presley Music in 1961. It was written by Doc Pomus
and Mort Shuman
and originally recorded by Del Shannon
on the album "Runaway With Del Shannon" which was released in June 1961. The more famous and successful recording by Elvis Presley was released in August 1961. The relatively intense tune, featuring a Bo Diddley
beat, performed well on both pop and easy listening stations, reaching #4 on the Billboard Top 100, and #2 on the Easy Listening chart, based (at the time) on the Top 100, but deleting "teen beat" singles. The single (a double A-side with "Little Sister") made #1 in the UK.
It was covered by alternative-rock band The Smiths
(as part of a live medley with their song "Rusholme Ruffians"), punk band The Misfits, the heavy-metal band Scorpions
and Italian alternative-rock band Verdena
, as well as Brian May
. El Vez
released a single version of the song, changing it slightly to "Maria's the Name (of His Latest Flame)".
It was also covered by home-recording artist R. Stevie Moore
on his 1984 album Everything.
Also covered by underground L.A. band "easter
" (Featuring members of the early punk scene with Danny Dean & Mike Ness on Guitar, Chad Carrier on Bass and Korky on drums" and is featured on their “Greatest Hits” CD released in 2008, but changing the song title to "Latest Flame".
Doc Pomus
Jerome Solon Felder, better known as Doc Pomus , was a twentieth-century American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lyricist of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the category of non-performer in 1992. He was also inducted into...
and Mort Shuman
Mort Shuman
Mort Shuman was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas"...
and originally recorded by Del Shannon
Del Shannon
Del Shannon was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961.- Biography :...
on the album "Runaway With Del Shannon" which was released in June 1961. The more famous and successful recording by Elvis Presley was released in August 1961. The relatively intense tune, featuring a Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates , known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter , and inventor...
beat, performed well on both pop and easy listening stations, reaching #4 on the Billboard Top 100, and #2 on the Easy Listening chart, based (at the time) on the Top 100, but deleting "teen beat" singles. The single (a double A-side with "Little Sister") made #1 in the UK.
It was covered by alternative-rock band The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
(as part of a live medley with their song "Rusholme Ruffians"), punk band The Misfits, the heavy-metal band Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
and Italian alternative-rock band Verdena
Verdena
Verdena are an Italian alternative rock band originating from Albino, Bergamo. As of February 2011, they have released five full-length albums on Universal music.-History:...
, as well as Brian May
Brian May
Brian Harold May, CBE is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen...
. El Vez
El Vez
El Vez is the stage name of Robert Lopez, a Mexican-American rock and roll artist, who performs and records original material and covers classic rock songs...
released a single version of the song, changing it slightly to "Maria's the Name (of His Latest Flame)".
It was also covered by home-recording artist R. Stevie Moore
R. Stevie Moore
Robert Steven Moore is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. In addition to having numerous albums released on labels around the world, the prolific Moore has self-released over 400 cassette and CD-R albums since 1968, as well as dozens of home videos, mostly through the R. Stevie Moore...
on his 1984 album Everything.
Also covered by underground L.A. band "easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
" (Featuring members of the early punk scene with Danny Dean & Mike Ness on Guitar, Chad Carrier on Bass and Korky on drums" and is featured on their “Greatest Hits” CD released in 2008, but changing the song title to "Latest Flame".