Song written by Aaron Schroeder and Sid Wyche, a.k.a. Sid Jaxon. Aaron Schroeder co-wrote a whole bunch of hits from the rock 'n' roll area, from 'Fools Hall of Fame' (Pat Boone) to 'Because They're Young' (Duane Eddy). 'A Big Hunk o' Love' was originally recorded by Elvis Presley. The single was released on June 23, 1959 and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. In the UK, the single peaked at number 4.
Kim Wilde performed this song on the 1987 TV special 'Love Me Tender', in which she also performed One Night With You and Treat Me Nice.
TV performances
Live performances
'Big Hunk o' Love' was performed live during the Catch Tour in 1983 and during a live concert in Tilburg (Netherlands) as part of the Hits Tour on June 29, 1994.
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Audio file
Big Hunk o' Love - Love Me Tender TV special, 16 August 1987