“Fame and Fortune” – Welcome Home Elvis TV Special 1960

“Fame and Fortune” is a song by Elvis Presley that was released as a single in 1960. The song was written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman, two of Presley’s most prolific songwriters, and it was recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee in June 1959.

The song was included in Presley’s television special, “Welcome Home Elvis,” which aired in May 1960. The special was filmed shortly after Presley had completed his military service in Germany, and it featured Presley performing a variety of songs, including many of his biggest hits.

In the special, Presley performed “Fame and Fortune” in his trademark style, with his powerful voice and energetic stage presence. The song was a moderate success, reaching #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it remains a favorite among Elvis fans today.

Overall, “Welcome Home Elvis” was a major success, with millions of viewers tuning in to see Presley’s return to the spotlight. The special helped solidify Presley’s status as one of the biggest stars in the world of music, and it remains a landmark moment in his career.