Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
Easy Question
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer
Tell me, will you or won't you need me
Such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer
All you do is give a sigh
Can it be that you're too shy
To give yourself a little old push
Can you or can't you tell me yes
It's such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer
In Elvis Presley's song Easy Question, the singer is questioning their romantic partner's feelings towards them. The lyrics highlight the straightforward nature of the question being asked – "Do you or don't you love me" and "will you or won't you need me" – and the frustration in not receiving a clear answer. The singer acknowledges that the question is easy, but they cannot understand why their partner cannot give a direct response. Instead, their partner gives a sigh and "beats around the bush," leading the singer to wonder if their partner is simply too shy to express themselves or if something else is holding them back.
The lyrics and tone of Easy Question convey the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with being in a relationship. The singer is openly expressing their emotions and seeking clarity from their partner, but their partner's reluctance to give a response creates tension and confusion. The song highlights the importance of clear communication and the difficulties that can arise when there is a lack of honesty and straightforwardness.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you or don't you love me
Elvis is wondering if the person he is singing to has love for him.
Such an easy question
Elvis believes that this question should be easy to answer.
Why can't I get an answer
Elvis is expressing his frustration at not receiving a response.
Tell me, will you or won't you need me
Elvis is also questioning whether this person needs him in their life.
All you do is give a sigh
Elvis is disappointed that the person he is singing to is only giving him nonverbal cues instead of a clear answer.
And beat around the bush
Elvis believes that the person he is singing to is avoiding the question.
Can it be that you're too shy
Elvis wonders if the reason for the lack of response is shyness.
To give yourself a little old push
Elvis thinks that the person he is singing to needs to take action and give him a clear response.
Can you or can't you tell me yes
Elvis is rephrasing the original question to ask for a clear 'yes' or 'no' answer.
It's such an easy question
Elvis reiterates that he believes the question he is asking should not be difficult to answer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: O. BLACKWELL, W. SCOTT
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@meganlaneswift5778
Is it fair tu put this in the running for BEST SOUNDTRACK ALBUM;
/F UNITED ARTISTS
USED ALL PREVIOUSLY
RECORDED TRACKS FOR THE " TICKLE ME !" 1965 SOUNDTRACK ?
( YES )
HUMOUROUS OR FACT
: " AMERICAN
GRAFFITTI " DID THE
SAME ; AND STARTED
A TREND THAT AIN'T
LEFT US YET.
@fabrisoto
Such An) Easy Question
Do you or don't you love me?
Such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer?
Tell me, will you or won't you need me?
Such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer?
All you do is give a sigh
And beat around the bush
Can it be that you're too shy
To give yourself a little old push?
Can you or can't you tell me yes?
It's such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer?
All you do is give a sigh
And beat around the bush
Can it be that you're too shy
To give yourself a little old push?
Can you or can't you tell me yes?
It's such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer?
Oh, yeah
It's such an easy answer
To such an easy question
Why can't I get an answer
To such an easy question?
@aimee5504
[such an] underrated song
@craigplumlee
Totally agree
@luciaweber3047
Love this song, Elvus always divine the king forever
@stevemangrum5687
I believe this movie has the best overall songs.
@StevenWilliamson-rr9wt
Elvis was the best singer there ever was or ever will be
@Rsaliba
Congratulations on the excellent work of posting videos of Elvis films!!!
@jamestaylor2976
Get in those moods where I play non stop Elvis.
@byron20
im the same
@SKMedia252
Doing the same right now lol
@ElvisLass35
Just love this song so much ❤️⚡️❤️