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(Such an) Easy Question
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Wikipedia article
"'(Such an) Easy Question'" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1962 for the 'Pot Luck with Elvis' album. It was released as a single in 1965.
Background
The song was recorded on March 18, 1962 at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was published by Elvis Presley Music, Inc. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott. It was first released on the 'Pot Luck' album in 1962 and again in 1965 as a single due to its inclusion in the Elvis Presley movie 'Tickle Me'. The B side was "It Feels So Right".[https://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Such-An-Easy-Question-It-Feels-So-Right/release/940984 (Such An) Easy Question/It Feels So Right. Discogs.] The Jordanaires provided the background vocals.
The single release was the follow-up to "Crying in the Chapel" and peaked at number 11 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100. As with "Crying in the Chapel", "(Such an) Easy Question" reached the top of the 'Billboard' Easy Listening chart, spending two weeks at number one in July 1965. The single was also released in Germany, Chile, New Zealand, and Trinidad and Tobago.
See also
*List of Billboard Easy Listening number ones of 1965
References
Category:1962 songs
Category:1965 singles
Category:Elvis Presley songs
Category:Songs written by Otis Blackwell
Category:Songs written by Winfield Scott (songwriter)
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