Love Me Tender is a studio album by B.B. King released in 1982 on MCA Records. It was recorded in 1982, but details about the producer and recording studio are not confirmed in reliable sources.
The album is characterized by a focus on ballads and covers of pop and soul classics, including the title track "Love Me Tender", originally popularized by Elvis Presley. King brings his unique blues style to these songs.
Love Me Tender did not achieve major commercial or critical success at the time, but it is remembered as an attempt by King to broaden his audience toward a more mainstream public. Track listings vary slightly by edition, but the original version contains ten tracks.