In 1954, Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. His novel versions of existing songs, mixing "black" and "white" sounds, made him popular—and controversial—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with tracks like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" later embodying the style. Presley had a versatile voice and had unusually wide success encompassing other genres, including gospel, blues, ballads and pop. To date, he has been inducted into four music halls of fame.
In the 1960s, Presley made the majority of his 31 movies—mainly poorly reviewed, but financially successful, musicals. In 1968, he returned to live music in a television special, and performed across the U.S., notably in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in the history of music. Health problems, drug dependency and other factors led to his death at age 42.
Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Number forty-seven said to number three
"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your company
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me"
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Sad sack was sittin' on a block of stone
Way over in the corner weepin' all alone
The warden said, "hey, buddy, don't you be no square
If you can't find a partner, use a wooden chair"
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake
No one's lookin' now's our chance to make a break"
Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix, Nix
I want to stick around a while and get my kicks"
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" is a vivacious song about inmates in the county jail. The lyrics paint an enthralling picture of a spirited night in jail, with the warden throwing a party, and the band performing, which results in all the inmates dancing and singing to Jailhouse Rock. The vibrant music with the tenor saxophone, slide trombone, and drummer boy from Illinois creates a lively atmosphere in the prison, where everyone is having fun and forgetting that they are inmates. Elvis Presley's vocals add to the upbeat mood of the song, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
The warden threw a party in the county jail
The prison warden hosted a festive celebration in the jailhouse
The prison band was there and they began to wail
The jail's resident band began to play boisterously
The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
The music became lively and everyone started dancing
You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing
The prisoners who were feeling the music sang loudly and with abandon
Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Encouragement to enjoy the moment and dance to the music
Everybody in the whole cell block
All prisoners in the jail
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
A musician played the tenor saxophone
Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
Another musician played the slide trombone
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The drummer from Illinois played with energy and enthusiasm
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
The jail's band was called the Purple Gang and played rhythm instruments
Number forty-seven said to number three
One prisoner is speaking to another, using their assigned numbers instead of names
"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
The artist compliments the other inmate's appearance
I sure would be delighted with your company
The singer would like to spend time with the other prisoner
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me"
The singer invites the other inmate to dance to the music
Sad sack was sittin' on a block of stone
A dejected prisoner sat alone on a hard surface
Way over in the corner weepin' all alone
The prisoner was crying, isolated in the corner of the room
The warden said, "hey, buddy, don't you be no square
The warden encourages the prisoner to join the celebration and not be left out
If you can't find a partner, use a wooden chair"
The warden suggests that the prisoner can still dance alone or with an object
Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake
Two prisoners discuss a plan, addressing each other by nickname
No one's lookin' now's our chance to make a break"
They think they can escape during the busy celebration
Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix, Nix
The other inmate declines the escape plan
I want to stick around a while and get my kicks"
The inmate prefers to stay and enjoy the partying
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
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Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Repeating the title of the song as a simple, catchy line
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Repeating the title of the song as a simple, catchy line
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Repeating the title of the song as a simple, catchy line
Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Repeating the title of the song as a simple, catchy line
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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@kadirunsalan
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
The warden threw a party in the county jail
The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band was jumping and the joint began to swing
You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing
[Chorus]
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
[Verse 2]
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
Little Joe was blowing on the slide trombone
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
[Chorus]
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
[Verse 3]
Number forty-seven said to number three
"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your company
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me"
[Chorus]
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
[Verse 4]
The sad sack was a sitting on a block of stone
Way over in the corner weeping all alone
The warden said, "Hey, buddy, don't you be no square
If you can't find a partner use a wooden chair"
[Chorus]
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
[Verse 5]
Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake
No one's looking, now's our chance to make a break"
Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix nix
I want to stick around a while and get my kicks."
[Chorus]
Let's rock, everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
@Howlingburd19
CyantheOffical ARIANA GRANDE!? SHAWN MENDAS!? Are you for real? Who the actual fuck thinks they’re better than Elvis Presley!?
Elvis is the best selling solo musician, and whether you like it or not, Elvis will have more influence on the music industry, and culture than any living artist today.
His accolades include having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and having other rewards in hall of fames like the Rock and Roll, Blues, Country, Rockabilly, and Gospel just to name a couple (there are a total of 24 Hall of Fames he’s featured in). He also holds the records for the most RIAA certified Gold and Platinum albums. Rolling Stone listed him at number 3 in the Top 100 Singers ever.
I also guess you’ve never heard the song Suspicious Minds, which truly shows the talent of Elvis and is much better than any bullshit Mars, Mendas, and Grande has, and will ever put out.
Also, you’re probably 12 years old, as you know absolutely nothing about music and its industry
@Mullkaw
I'm having the same problem, this is what I was able to gather:
1. I can only learn up to three new things at a time
2. Learning a fourth thing erases the first new thing I learned
3. I have my memories from before 「JAILHOUSE ROCK」
4. I must defeat the user 「エルヴィス・プレスリー！！！」
5. I can remember no more than three things at a time
6. More than that, and the earlier things seem to go away
7. I remember clicking on 「JAILHOUSE ROCK」though, and everything before that
8. I must defeat the user eruvuisu puresurī
9. ... what? I'll just hit REPLY, none of this makes sense anymore
@jordywhidby4061
I was not born in the wrong generation, I just like music
@miltonalmonte1900
I am looking for a girlfriend who likes good music and I am looking for something serious I am Dominican
@nikkigomez1787
respectfully
@taffetamocha4130
MILART MODA lol
@hugepickachupenis5961
@@miltonalmonte1900 calm down my dude she just likes Elvis
@lovrodivic6949
Yea, imagine those loosers having to wait for new songs.
@Ethan-xo1yc
I forgot what I was going to say.
@wolfmanimpure
I forget stuff too