The song became famous when it was released in 1960 by Elvis Presley with the American vocal quartet, The Jordanaires, who formed as a gospel choir in 1948 and were best known for providing vocal background for Elvis Presley in his live appearances and recordings from 1956 to 1972.
It reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has also been covered by the early rock and roll musician, Ral Donner, who had a voice similar to Elvis Presley, and reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song in the US in 1960.
Johnny Burnette, the American rockabilly musician, covered the song in 1962 and Bryan Ferry also released a version for his 1993 covers album’ Taxi’, which reached number 57 on the UK Singles Chart.
The way she walks,
The way she talks
How long can I pretend
Oh I can't help I'm in love
With the girl of my best friend
Her lovely hair, Her skin so fair
I could go on and never end
Oh, I can't help I'm in love
With the girl of my best friend I want to tell her
How I love her so And hold her in my arms, but then
What if she got real mad and told him so
I could never face either one again
The way they kiss
Their happiness
Will my ache-in' ever end
Or will I always be in love
With the girl of my best friend?
Never end, Will it ever end?
Please let it end
