Hal Blaine’s session notes confirm his involvement in the recording of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” He described it as a “HUGE HIT FOR ELVIS AND OF COURSE FOR RCA AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES.” Blaine fondly remembered the session, stating, “WHAT FUN, ME, BUDDY HARMAN, D.J. FONTANA, FLOYD CRAMER, DUDLEY BROOKS, THE ENTIRE MEMPHIS MAFIA AND THE KING WAS WAILING..” He considered it one of his “favorite” sessions, highlighting the collaborative and energetic atmosphere surrounding the creation of this iconic song.
From the session logs
Hal Blaine’s Drumming on “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
Hal Blaine played drums on Elvis Presley’s 1962 hit “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” He recalled the session as a fun experience with other legendary musicians.
“What fun, me, Buddy Harman, D.J. Fontana, Floyd Cramer, Dudley Brooks, the entire Memphis Mafia and the King was wailing.”
— Hal Blaine
Source: Hal Blaine’s own session database, in his words.
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