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.
6-Raised on rock
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Music that they played Lord with a feel'
Some call it folk, some call it soul
People let me tell you it was rock and roll
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
Every day when I got home I turned on my radio
I knew every single record the DJ's played
A honky tonk a Hound Dog, a Johnny B. Goode
Chain Gang, Love Is Strange, Knock On Wood
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
I was born to love the beat
I was made for rock and roll
I thought it was a fad, thought that it would pass
But the younger generation knew it would last
Time's gone by, the beat goes on
But every time I hear it Lord it takes me home
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
Every day when I got home I turned on my radio
Mother played recordings of Beethoven's Fifth
Mozart's sonatas down the classical Liszt
My papa loved to listen to his country songs
While I was in the back room rockin' on
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
I was born to love the beat
I was made for rock and roll
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
I was born to love the beat
I was made for rock and roll
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
In the song "Raised on Rock," Elvis Presley reflects on his upbringing and how he was introduced to rock and roll at a young age. He describes the music he heard as a child, which he calls rock and roll, but notes that others may have referred to it as folk or soul. He then declares that he was raised on rock and roll and expresses how he has it ingrained in his soul. He recalls turning on his radio every day and listening to the music of his idols.
Presley also reflects on how rock and roll was seen as a passing fad in his youth, but the younger generation knew that it would endure. He notes that, despite the passage of time, he still feels a connection to the music and that it takes him back to his roots. He then provides a glimpse into his childhood home, noting the eclectic mix of music that he was exposed to, including classical and country music.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember as a child I used to hear
As a child, I used to listen to music
Music that they played Lord with a feel'
The music had an emotional and powerful impact
Some call it folk, some call it soul
The genre of music was subjective
People let me tell you it was rock and roll
Despite differing opinions, it was rock and roll music
I was raised on rock, I got rhythm in my soul
Rock music was a huge part of my upbringing and identity
Every day when I got home I turned on my radio
My love for rock music was consistent and constant
Listening to the music that my idols made
I admired and respected my favorite rock musicians
I knew every single record the DJ's played
I was a true rock music enthusiast and knew all the classics
A honky tonk a Hound Dog, a Johnny B. Goode
I loved and appreciated famous rock songs
Chain Gang, Love Is Strange, Knock On Wood
I enjoyed a variety of rock music subgenres and styles
I thought it was a fad, thought that it would pass
Initially, I didn't believe that rock music would become popular and influential
But the younger generation knew it would last
Younger people recognized the value and significance of rock music
Time's gone by, the beat goes on
Rock music has survived and thrived throughout the years
But every time I hear it Lord it takes me home
Hearing rock music reminds me of my upbringing and brings me comfort
Mother played recordings of Beethoven's Fifth
My mother had a different taste in music
Mozart's sonatas down the classical Liszt
She enjoyed classical music and artists
My papa loved to listen to his country songs
My father preferred country music instead
While I was in the back room rockin' on
I was always drawn towards rock music and continued to listen to it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK JAMES
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Georgia Overdrive
Raised on Rock is a great song. He should’ve performed it a lot more than just once.
jeroen gewoon
Raised on rock is a great song
Zachary Carrier
He did a lot of amazing songs in 73/74
Brandon Vandine
Goid stuff especially when you get full version
Robert Ryan
Brilliant. From Ireland 🇮🇪
Vincenzo Ridente
That's for posting this medley of Trouble and Raised on Rock I've never heard it before
Jari Heikkilä
Wow 🎤
Barbie9707
I wish Elvis kept Trouble in his set...especially how James guitar sounded later in the month!!! Raised on Rock needed lyric changes i think and some reworking..would have been great!!!!
Brian Brehm
Awesome Song!/ Written by Mark James...
tenniscollector
good one LEON.