Party Song #21: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley (1957) "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" is a classic Elvis Presley song released in 1957, written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe. It was featured in his second movie, "Loving You," where Elvis performs the song on screen. The song's catchy melody and playful lyrics made it an instant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for seven weeks. The song's inspiration came from a rumor that Elvis loved teddy bears,

Elvis Releases “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” In June 1957, Elvis Presley released “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” as part of the soundtrack for his second MGM film, Loving You. The song was issued while Elvis was transitioning out of his Hollywood filming schedule and returning focus to his recording career. Upon release, “Teddy Bear” quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard pop, country, and rhythm and blues charts, an achievement that underscored Elvis’s broad commercial