71-436: Loving You , Loving U , Lovin' You , or Luvin' You may refer to: Film [ edit ] Loving You (1957 film) , a film starring Elvis Presley Loving You (1995 film), a Chinese film starring Sean Lau Loving You (2003 film) , a British television crime drama Loving You (2008 film) , a Filipino film Literature [ edit ] Loving You (manga),
142-461: A 205% increase in sales. It was her highest weekly sales at the time, beating the sales of her sophomore album Irresistible , which debuted at number six with 120,000 copies. On August 19, 2004, it was reported that after a year of release, In This Skin had sold over 2.4 million copies in the US. As of February 2009, it has sold 2.9 million copies, according to Billboard . In total the album charted on
213-501: A B-side of " Warwick Avenue ", 2008 "Loving You", by Jennifer Lopez from This Is Me... Then , 2002 "Loving You", by Jessica Simpson from In This Skin , 2003 "Loving You", by Marc et Claude , 2001 "Loving You", by Pritam, Sonu Nigam and Antara Mitra from the 2007 Indian film Speed "Loving You", by the Orb from the single " A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from
284-624: A Q&A session with contest winners. Before the tour commenced, Simpson performed at several radio-sponsored music festivals including Your Show , Wango Tango , Summer Music Mania, Zootopia , Kiss Concert , and Play Safe in the Park. The tour began in Chula Vista in May, visiting over 50 cities, ending in West Springfield . Despite early reports of poor ticket sales, Simpson's tour became one of
355-542: A Way of Life) ", by Jon Stevens, 1980 " Loving You (Ole Ole Ole) ", by Brian Harvey, 2001 " Lovin' U ", by Melody, 2006 "Lovin' You", by the Lovin' Spoonful from Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful , 1966 "Lovin' You", by Pat Travers from Putting It Straight , 1977 "Lovin' You", by Tony! Toni! Tone! from House of Music , 1996 "Loving You", by Atomic Kitten from Ladies Night , 2003 "Loving You", by Badfinger from No Dice , 1992 reissue "Loving You", by Duffy,
426-426: A capable crew of performers". The New York Times criticized his acting: the review opened "For Paramount's 'Loving You', starring America's favorite hound-dog hollerer ... does just about everything, and little else, to prove that it ain't—isn't". The Los Angeles Times declared it "A furtive step on Presley's part in a screen career". The Michigan Christian Advocate delivered a negative review and called
497-404: A four-day run. Convinced that it is his ticket to regain fame, Tex accepts Glenda's suggestion to share the bill with Deke, after which she calls reporters of The Dallas Chronicle to write a story on Deke. Later that night, Deke is provoked at a restaurant by the boyfriend of one of his fans, who wants to hear him sing a song. After singing to a tune from the jukebox, he starts a fight with him. He
568-564: A manga illustrated by Nami Akimoto Loving You , a 2003 novel by Maureen Child Music [ edit ] Albums [ edit ] Loving You , by Bobbie Nelson and Amanda Shires , 2023 Loving U , by Sistar, or the title song, 2012 Loving You (Shirley Horn album) or the title song, 1997 Loving You (soundtrack) , by Elvis Presley, or the title song (see below), 1957 Loving You , by Lani Misalucha , 2003 Loving You , by Nick Kamen , 1988 Loving You , by Tommy Page , 1996 Luvin' You , by One Voice, or
639-429: A positive review: "Elvis at his best, top-billed for the first time". Leslie Halliwell , in his Film and Video Guide , felt the opposite, giving zero stars out of 4, and dismissed it as an "empty-headed, glossy star vehicle". Mick Martin's & Marsha Porter's DVD & Video Guide rated it with 3 stars out of 5. It described it as a "better-than-average Elvis Presley vehicle" and concluded that "the main attraction
710-407: A singing trio. As Deke's popularity grows, Glenda devises publicity stunts to leverage it. At one show, she pays two aged woman to criticize him. When they start to argue with young fans, Glenda has a press photographer document the incident. As the tour progresses, Deke and Susan become interested in one another. After playing small venues, the group is hired to play in a large Amarillo theater on
781-436: A story to tell Deke that it was a gift from the widow of an oil magnate. Back on the farm, Deke and Susan talk, where she tells him about being fired, after which they are about to kiss, when they are interrupted by her parents, who ask him to sing the song he promised. After Deke sings "Loving You", a surprised Susan remarks that she never heard him sing that way; Deke admits that he never felt that way before. Glenda arrives at
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#1732873300493852-469: A suggestive meaning. ... in 'Loving You' he is allowed more scope and is at times both the cause and sum total of the film's somewhat doubtful entertainment value." Down Beat opened its review mentioning the negative reception of Presley by the press, indicating that while other publications "hotly despised" him, Down Beat was "prepared to dismiss him with a decimating round of punfire". The reviewer, however noted that after watching Loving You , it
923-483: A wider and more profitable release. Upon its release, it appeared on Variety's National Box Office Survey for four weeks, peaking at number seven. The film grossed a total of US$ 3.7 million in 1957. While Presley was in the army , the movie was re-released in the summer of 1959. The box office results were not impressive, the film grossing US$ 74,000. Variety wrote a favorable review, noting that Presley "shows improvement as an actor ... being surrounded by
994-487: Is Elvis singing his rock 'n' roll songs, including the title tune." Also assigning 3 stars (out of 5), The Motion Picture Guide opined " Loving You is one of Presley's better films. He gives a fine performance, both in the great concert scenes and in the dramatic ones; Hal Kanter directs with vigor". In This Skin In This Skin is the third studio album by American recording artist Jessica Simpson . The album
1065-420: Is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Hal Kanter and starring Elvis Presley , Lizabeth Scott , and Wendell Corey . The film was Presley's first major starring role, following his debut in a supporting role in the 1956 film Love Me Tender . The film follows a delivery man who is discovered by a music publicist and a country–western musician who wants to promote the talented newcomer. The film
1136-519: Is later exonerated by the police. After the end of the four-day engagement, Deke's management is offered a one-man show in Freegate, Texas, outside of Dallas . Due to the terms of the contract, Tex fires Susan and the singing trio, leaving only Deke in the show. Before he has to begin his new tour, Deke drives Susan to her family's farm. Meanwhile, in another publicity move, Glenda convinces Tex to buy an Imperial against his life insurance for Deke, inventing
1207-451: Is offered a recording contract. Tex and Glenda reconcile; meanwhile, Deke and Susan kiss. Elvis Presley plays Deke Rivers (whose real name is Jimmy Tompkins), a deliveryman who is discovered by the manager of a band. The film is Presley's second motion picture following his debut in the 1956 film Love Me Tender and his first starring role. It also marked the beginning of his seven-film streak for Paramount produced by Hal Wallis . For
1278-695: The Billboard Hot 100 respectively. " Sweetest Sin " and " Angels ," the lead and final single, both failed to make an impact on charts. Simpson performed songs from In This Skin on a number of occasions. In middle 2004, she embarked on her second headlining tour, titled the Reality Tour , to promote the album. After the release of her 2001 album Irresistible , Simpson stated she wanted to write songs for her third record. In an interview with MTV in October 2002, her then-husband, Nick Lachey , revealed that Simpson
1349-607: The Billboard 200 for 75 consecutive weeks. Towards the end of 2004 In This Skin was ranked at number 14 on Billboard ' s year-end albums chart. In December 2004, the album was certified triple platinum by the RIAA for shipments of three million copies. In Australia , April 4, the album debuted at number 40. In peaked at number 13 in its seventh week, becoming Simpson's highest album peak in Australia to date. In This Skin stayed in
1420-612: The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City , New Jersey . The performance, dedicated to Lachey, was recorded and later broadcast on the second season of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica . "With You" was also performed on American late-night show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and American morning show Live with Regis and Kelly on October 17 and October 23, 2003. She also gave a memorable performance of "With You"/"Angels" at 2004 MTV Video Music Awards . The promotion of "Angels" by Simpson
1491-549: The "Presley Pattern". Loving You opened nationwide on July 9, 1957, and was a box office success. Composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller , Presley's single " (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear ", backed with " Loving You ", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America . Walter "Tex" Warner ( Wendell Corey ), a seasoned country and western bandleader past his prime, and his manager and love interest, Glenda Markle ( Lizabeth Scott ), work for
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1633-462: The June 1956 issue of Good Housekeeping . In that year, producer Hal Wallis bought the rights for the story to turn it into a vehicle for Presley's first starring role for Paramount Pictures. Six months before the start of the production, Wallis loaned Presley to 20th Century Fox , where he appeared in his movie debut, the 1956 film Love Me Tender . The producer then selected Hal Kanter to direct
1704-554: The Rough Ridin' Cowboys and the roadshow that Deke joins and revitalizes. Corey was known for his appearances in Alfred Hitchcock 's Rear Window and Joseph Anthony 's The Rainmaker . A decade earlier, he co-starred with Lizabeth Scott in 1947's Desert Fury and I Walk Alone . Dolores Hart plays Susan Jessup, a young singer who tours with Tex Warner's band and Deke's love interest. Cast in her first movie role, Hart
1775-529: The album 2.5 stars and criticized it as "glossy, ever-so-slightly over-produced ... weighed down by soggy, overwrought pop ballads" and "sickeningly sweet" lyrics. However, he praised "Forbidden Fruit," comparing it to Madonna 's single " Music ," and "Loving You," which he described as "a seductively contrived reminder that, with teen pop long dead, Simpson should be aiming to recapture the club audience that helped launch her career with ' I Wanna Love You Forever .'" Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic also gave
1846-450: The album 2.5 stars in a mixed review, writing, "The problem with In This Skin is that its heart is in the mature middle of the road but its sound is still pitched too young, making [it] a record that satisfies neither audience." Jon Caramanica of Rolling Stone gave the album 2 stars, criticizing Simpson's lack of vocal "subtlety." However, he added, "Her powerful voice is done a disservice by insipid songwriting and arrangements — as on
1917-548: The album was planned to be primarily produced by American rapper Missy Elliott , while the sole featured appearance was to be made by Nick Lachey . However, the pair's contributions never made the final cut of the album. About the recording process, Simpson said that A&R executive Teresa LaBarbera Whites "had the incredible idea of creating a songwriting camp. I would go from room to room with one songwriter after another... We would sit there for two or three hours—write an entire song—and then go in and record it in 90 minutes. It
1988-489: The broadcast. While the concert is delayed, fans are filmed by local newscasters defending Deke's music. Eventually, an upset Susan arrives to reveal that Deke will not appear on the show. However, Deke does appear shortly after, declaring that he had "something very important to say to somebody", and starts the show by singing "Loving You". As the song ends, Susan goes onstage with him, after which they meet Tex and Glenda backstage. Deke offers to let them both manage him, as he
2059-446: The campaign of Texas gubernatorial candidate Jim Tallman. During a campaign stop in the town of Delville, Deke Rivers ( Elvis Presley ) and a workmate deliver an order of beer. While they are unloading, the workmate talks to Glenda about Deke's singing ability, which Glenda jumps on to revive the sagging interest in the event by using local talent. She convinces Deke to sing a song with the backing of Tex's Rough Ridin' Ramblers. Seeing
2130-614: The chart for four weeks. The soundtrack of the film was recorded from January 15–18, 1957, at the Paramount Pictures Scoring Stage, and in two additional sessions at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on January 12, 13, and 19, and February 23–24, 1957. It contains seven songs, composed expressly for the movie by writers contracted to Elvis Presley Music and Gladys Music, the publishing companies owned by Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker . The title tune, " Loving You ",
2201-467: The concert is cancelled by the Mayor's office, after they received complaints from parents about Deke's music. Glenda arranges a studio telecast of a concert from Freegate in order to gain publicity; this enables her to convince the town board to allow him to perform. Deke, unhappy, is considering leaving the entertainment business. When Glenda finds out, she talks him into performing, after which they kiss. On
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2272-496: The day of the telecast, Deke is shocked after learning that Tex was married to (and later divorced from) Glenda. Disillusioned, he drives off before the show. When Glenda finds out about it from Tex, she goes after Deke, finding him after he was run off the road by crossing cattle. Glenda confesses everything to him: getting him fired and lying about the Imperial, after which she tears up their contract, before convincing him to return for
2343-554: The farm with the Imperial, and urges him to leave with her for Freegate to do the show. On their way back, Deke confesses to Glenda that his real surname is Tompkins. Deciding to disclose his past, they drive to Allen City , to the Woodbine cemetery, where he shows her the Tomb of Deke Rivers. He explains that when the orphanage he lived in burned down eleven years earlier, he decided to bury his past, and took Rivers' name. Meanwhile, in Freegate,
2414-474: The film "an apologia for Elvis Presley" and considered it "part of the passing American scene" that would "undoubtedly bore many and interest an equal number". On its review, Monthly Film Bulletin qualified Presley's career as "one of the most puzzling and less agreeable aspects of modern popular music". the review declared: "Presley adopts a slurred and husky style of delivery and a series of grotesque body gestures to impose on his otherwise innocuous material
2485-419: The film and to co-write the script with Herbert Baker . To write a script adjusted to Presley, Kanter traveled to Memphis, Tennessee , to meet him in person. Along with Presley's entourage, he went to Shreveport to see the last performance of the singer on the country television show, Louisiana Hayride . Kanter witnessed the reaction from fans, as well as Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker 's handling of
2556-585: The final scene of the film as part of the audience of the telecast. Loving You premiered in Memphis on July 10, 1957 at the Strand Theater. Presley did not go to that showing, instead opting to take girlfriend Anita Wood , as well as his parents to a private midnight screening. The film opened nationally on July 30, 1957 and peaked at #7 on the Variety National Box Office Survey, staying on
2627-464: The first time, the studio decided to bypass the established first-run theater system. Paramount opted instead for a wide release, sending it to neighborhood theaters in New York , Chicago , and Detroit . This new system was dubbed the "Presley Pattern", which consisted of delivering the product to its direct market by cutting the expenses of premieres in downtown theaters, choosing instead local venues for
2698-462: The group is leaving town, Deke accepts Glenda's offer, after being fired by his employer because of a false complaint to the drinks company by Glenda regarding a fictitious late delivery. Glenda just happens to have prepared a contract, which grants her half of his income. Not realizing he is being ripped off, Deke foolishly signs it. With Tex headlining, they start touring throughout Texas, along two other acts: Susan "Susie" Jessup ( Dolores Hart ) and
2769-456: The loathsome club track 'Forbidden Fruit' and the uncomfortably stately ballad 'You Don't Have to Let Go' — that consistently get in the way of her pipes." In This Skin debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with 64,000 copies sold. Within five months of release, the album had sold 565,000 copies. In March 2004, the album was re-released and it jumped from number 16 to number two, selling 160,000 copies in that week and seeing
2840-512: The object of Wayne's jealousy, who kisses Deke (Presley's first on-screen kiss). A year earlier, she appeared in another rock and roll film, 1956's Don't Knock the Rock . Following Loving You , she had roles in three other titles in the psychotronic film genre, 1958's High School Hellcats , Hot Car Girl and Frankenstein 1970 . The film was based on the short story "A Call from Mitch Miller ", written by Mary Agnes Thompson and published in
2911-417: The pop thing that was happening before for her. I think she finally feels like this is her record and her chance to do exactly what she wants." In March 2003, Simpson revealed that her third album would be called In This Skin . I was always shy about expressing my own point of view, but now, I think I have things figured out as a woman, and I want to give fans a piece of my heart and soul. Making this record
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2982-680: The positive reception by the female audience, Glenda tries to convince Deke to join the Tex Warner Show. Driving in Deke's hotrod, she tells him about his potential. Not willing to leave his first steady job in a year, he rejects the offer, but Glenda asks him to think about it. Upon returning to town, Glenda calls the Highway Beverage Company, after which she and Tex quit the Tallman campaign to return to their own roadshow. The following morning, as
3053-464: The previous scenes, until the final seconds of the song, when Simpson is joined by her husband, in which they move on their bed on the beach. The video ends when Lachey disappears, leaving the singer alone. " With You " was released as the album's second single on September 16, 2003. The song received positive reviews from critics, and enjoyed more success, reaching at top ten on Australia and UK and top-twenty on Ireland, Norway and United States. The single
3124-566: The production started on January 21, 1957, ending on March 8. The film was shot at the Paramount studios, except the Jessup farm scenes, which were shot in the Hollywood Hills . The film features appearances by Presley's guitarist Scotty Moore , bassist Bill Black , drummer D.J. Fontana , and The Jordanaires . Presley's parents, Gladys and Vernon, who visited the set of the film, were included in
3195-520: The re-release of her album, Simpson stated in several interviews the possibility of a tour, wanting to break away from filming her TV series and connect with her fans. The tour was officially announced in May 2004 through various media outlets, with sponsorship from Ice Breakers and Proactiv Solution . During an interview with the Associated Press , the singer said she wanted the concerts to focus on her music and her personality. Onstage, Simpson
3266-404: The recording session for the two songs as difficult because she had to do both songs in one day. Lachey helped produce the vocals for both songs, and Simpson credited him with helping her get in the right mood by keeping his hand in her back pocket "and being right there" during the recording session. Initial critical response to In This Skin was mixed. Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine gave
3337-539: The review declared: "Elvis' second movie is highlighted by his performance of 'Teddy Bear' and the title tune". Meanwhile, Steven H. Scheuer's Movies on TV lowered the rating to 2 stars out of 4. Scheuer opined that the film was "tailor-made for Presley and his tunes, the story matters little—too little, if one doesn't dig Elvis". Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever rated it with 2 bones out of 4. Michael Weldon, in Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film , gave
3408-468: The role, Presley dyed his hair black following his favorite actors: Tony Curtis and Rudolph Valentino . As the second of his 1956 three-movie deal with Paramount Pictures , Presley was paid US$ 150,000. Lizabeth Scott plays Glenda Markle, manager and love interest of bandleader "Tex" Warner. Known for her roles in the 1940s and early 1950s, Scott returned from retirement to co-star in the movie. Wendell Corey plays Walter "Tex" Warner, bandleader of
3479-421: The second single, " With You ," Simpson said, "It's cool for me just because it's my personality ... Nick loves me with nothing but a T-shirt on so that's where the song idea came from." Billboard cited "I Have Loved You" and "Underneath" as the most expressive tracks from the album, citing the latter as "a four-month period where Simpson and Lachey called it quits, then-in the wake of Sep. 11, 2001 ... realized
3550-658: The spectacle, both of which he used as an inspiration for the script. The working titles of the movie were "Lonesome Cowboy", "Running Wild", "Stranger in Town", and "Something for the Girls". Due to the appeal of Presley's previous film being titled after a song sung by Presley, Wallis selected the final name for the film, using the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller ballad penned for the movie, "Loving You". Shot in Technicolor and VistaVision ,
3621-459: The sullen country boy convincingly ... evincing all the emotion of a well bred head of livestock." While it rated the film with two stars out of five, AllMovie defined it as "one of Elvis Presley's liveliest and most interesting early films ... one of the best in (his) output". MSN Movies called it "a streamlined and sanitized retake on the story of Elvis". Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide rated Loving You with 2½ stars out of 4,
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3763-705: The title song, 2004 Songs [ edit ] " Lovin' You ", by Minnie Riperton, 1975; covered by Shanice, 1992 "Lovin' You" (Kristine W song) , 2001 "Lovin' You" (The O'Jays song) , 1987 "Lovin' You" (S.E.S. song) , 2000 "Lovin' You" (Soulhead song) , recording as Batti Baas, 2001 "Lovin' You" (TVXQ song) , 2007 "Loving You" (Chris Rea song) , 1982 "Loving You" (Elvis Presley song) , 1957 "Loving You" (Feargal Sharkey song) , 1985 "Loving You" (Matt Cardle and Melanie C song) , 2013 "Loving You" (Michael Jackson song) , 2014 "Loving You" (Ric Segreto song) , 1982; covered by Nina, 2002 "Loving You" (Yoasobi song) , 2024 " Loving You (Is
3834-506: The top 50 for 27 weeks. The album was later certified Platinum by the ARIA . In Ireland , In This Skin debuted at number 58. In its second week fell to number 75, but in its fourth week the album rose to a new peak of number 27. The album remained in the top 75 for 8 weeks. In the UK , the album debuted at number 36, the same peak of her first album Sweet Kisses . It stayed on the chart for 9 weeks and it
3905-400: The value of making a relationship work." The magazine described the title track as "a plucky pop anthem about self-acceptance." About the song, Simpson said, "I was 102 pounds and people at the record label were telling me that I needed to lose weight. The song is saying that I am worthy to feel beautiful in my skin. It's something that every woman experiences in one way or another." The album
3976-495: Was "amiss to speak unkindly of [Presley]", and that the film was "a rather entertaining pic". It remarked the "resourcefulness" of Lizabeth Scott, the "positive acting ability augmented by a fresh prettiness" of Dolores Hart, and the "witty lines and range of expressions" delivered by Wendell Corey. The review favored Presley, describing his performance as "an overpowering, if touchingly naive, celluloid sexuality." It concluded: "For all his high-voltage on-stage erotica ... he plays
4047-499: Was a great experience — not to mention wonderful therapy. —Simpson about making the record. Simpson said in an interview with Billboard , "I wanted to make a romantic, organic album, there are songs that say something that I hope will move or inspire people." Billboard' s Chuck Taylor compared the record to her first album, saying, "Simpson's soaring vocals give 'In This Skin' a smooth touch, as it sways between spirited midtempo melodies and her signature ballads." Originally,
4118-717: Was a huge success in North America, reaching number two on the US Billboard 200 and being certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, In This Skin went on to become the thirty-fifth best selling album of 2004. It was ranked number 153 on the list of the top-selling albums of the 2000s by Billboard magazine. As of 2020, In This Skin has sold 7 million copies worldwide. The album spawned four singles, including two top 20 hits worldwide, " With You " and " Take My Breath Away ," which peaked at number fourteen and twenty on
4189-403: Was cast as Presley's love interest in his 1958 black-and-white musical drama, King Creole . Ken Becker also occasionally billed as Kenny Becker or Kenneth Becker, plays Deke's rival, Wayne, who loses a fistfight with Deke. Becker played similar roles in three later Presley films, G.I. Blues (1960), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) and Roustabout (1964). Jana Lund plays Daisy Bricker,
4260-640: Was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). In Canada, the album reached number 45 in May 2004. The album stayed on the chart for 30 weeks. It was later certified Gold by the CRIA . In Switzerland , it peaked at number 78 and remained on the chart for three weeks. At the end of 2004 In This Skin was ranked as the 35th best selling album globally by the IFPI . As of 2020, In This Skin has sold 7 million copies worldwide. " Sweetest Sin "
4331-415: Was composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The single " (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear " backed with "Loving you" sold over a million copies, and was later certified platinum on March 27, 1992 by the Recording Industry Association of America . Performed by Presley: The film premiered on July 9, 1957, at the Strand Theater in Memphis, opening nationally on July 30. Due to Presley's massive appeal, for
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#17328733004934402-421: Was discovered by Wallis after he saw her in a production of Joan of Lorraine at Loyola University . He screen-tested Hart on January 16, 1957, and later signed her for US$ 250 a week. Then named Dolores Hicks, Wallis requested her to change her name to favor her acting career. She adopted Hart, after the maiden surname of a friend. The actress changed it legally to "Dolores Hart". A year after Loving You , Hart
4473-529: Was extensive; she sang a Spanglish duet of the song with Spanish singer David Bisbal at the 2004 Latin Grammy Awards, performed it on VH1 Divas 2004 and on shows like Late Show with David Letterman and The Early Show . She later performed it during the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars . The Reality Tour to promote In This Skin was the second concert tour by Jessica Simpson. While promoting
4544-541: Was her first number one in Top 40 Mainstream chart. Later was certified Gold in US and Platinum on Australia. The video of the song was released as a DVD single. Simpson received one and only MTV Europe Music Award nomination for Best Female, enjoying her commercial success outside America. It received two MTV Video Music Award nominations for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video. "I Have Loved You" peaked at number one on Paraguay Charts. Simpson performed "Sweetest Sin" live at
4615-448: Was in the studio, working on a new record. Lachey said, "She's finally writing her own music, which I've told her she could do forever but she's been shy about stepping out there and doing it. But she's an incredible writer, and she's doing stuff that's really from the heart." About the album's sound, he said, "It's a much more organic record and it's more true to herself ... There's all live instrumentation and it's very musical as opposed to
4686-481: Was joined by a seven-piece band, with no dancers or choreography for the show. Simpson would perform songs from her three current albums, while providing anecdotes about her life and the songs. Unseen footage from her reality series and variety show (titled The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour ) were included in the show as well. Each night, the singer dedicated "I Have Loved You" to the American armed forces and conducted
4757-415: Was released as the lead single from In This Skin . The music video, directed by Dean Paraskavopoulos, starts with black-and-white shots of Simpson dancing and looking at viewers. It cuts to Simpson swaying on a beach, and embracing Nick Lachey underneath a waterfall on the beach. Further scenes are presented, such as one in which Simpson lies on a bed by herself. The video continues with intercut footage of
4828-553: Was released on August 19, 2003, by Columbia Records . It was reissued on March 2, 2004, with three new songs. Simpson began taking more creative control of her music with the album, both musically and lyrically, co-writing 10 out of 14 tracks on the album, thus moving away from the teen pop styles of her previous two albums, Sweet Kisses (1999) and Irresistible (2001), as well as including elements of Middle Eastern music , dance , acoustic , and pop rock , while also lyrically talking about more mature subject matters. The album
4899-456: Was so refreshing." Much of the album was recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, with the help of established writers and producers. " Sweetest Sin ," the album's first single, was written by Diane Warren and is about losing one's virginity . MTV described the song as a "sweet track." In an interview with Billboard , Simpson said the song was "nothing negative, it's all about love." About
4970-426: Was subsequently reissued with three new recordings: an acoustic version of "With You" and two covers . The Berlin cover " Take My Breath Away " is Simpson and Lachey's love theme, she said, "because it was playing the first time Nick kissed me." Simpson also said that she had "been obsessed with 'Take My Breath Away' for a very long time." Another cover on the album was Robbie Williams ' " Angels ." Simpson described
5041-474: Was written by Herbert Baker and Hal Kanter, and based on the short story "A Call from Mitch Miller ". Kanter expanded the script after being inspired by Presley's last appearance on the Louisiana Hayride and his manager Colonel Tom Parker 's antics. Paramount Pictures chose to ignore the first-run theater system, opting instead to release the film in sub-run neighborhood theaters, a system later dubbed
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