Episode #737 – Luigi Creatore

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The major motion picture “Elvis” is going to be out any day now. Paul plans to see it with Miss Paul as soon as possible. Do you have a favorite song that Elvis Presley sang? We’ve got a few, but everyone knows “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Which brings to mind this interview that Paul Leslie had with the late Luigi Creatore, one of the most imaginative, kindest people around.

Luigi Creatore was born December 21, 1921  and passed away December 13, 2015. He was a songwriter and record producer born in New York City. He was mostly known for co-writing the song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for Elvis Presley. 

Luigi Creatore also wrote English lyrics for the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” recorded by the Tokens. As a record producer, Creatore produced major hits for pop singer Jimmie Rodgers, and went on to work with Perry Como, Sam Cooke, Ray Peterson, just to name a few. 

A creative writer, Creatore wrote a book and collaborated in a Broadway musical titled “Maggie Flynn.” One of his last projects was the off-Broadway play “An Error of the Moon.”

This interview was conducted at Luigi Creatore’s condominium in Boca Raton, Florida and features a surprise appearance from Luigi’s wife Claire Weiss Creatore. It is one of Paul’s top interviews that he likes to remember.

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And now, we’re going to start the interview. It’s a good one folks. Join us as we remember, Luigi Creatore.

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