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.
A Little Less Conversation
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite, a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and baby satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me baby (Satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (Come on, come on)
Come on, come on (Come on, come on)
Come on, come on (Come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
And a little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite, a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
In Elvis Presley's song "A Little Less Conversation," the singer is calling for less talk and more action from his partner. He feels that all the talking and arguing is not satisfying him and he needs more intimacy and sparks in their relationship. He suggests that they close their mouths and open up their hearts to each other, and he wants his partner to satisfy him.
The chorus repeats the phrase "a little less conversation, a little more action, please," emphasizing his desire for physical intimacy rather than verbal communication. He suggests that they stop procrastinating and come together physically, urging his partner to shed her frustrations and let loose. Presley's sensual vocals add to the song's romantic appeal, and he creates a groovy mood with upbeat yet laid-back instrumentation.
Interestingly, this song gained a new lease of life in 2002 when a remix by Junkie XL became a hit, resulting in the song charting once again in the US, the UK, and across Europe. The song's lyrics reflect the changing gender dynamics of the 1960s, where women began to assert their independence and demand more emotional connection from their partners. Additionally, the song was part of the soundtrack for the films Ocean's Eleven and Lilo & Stitch.
Line by Line Meaning
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
Stop talking and start doing, we need more action
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
The annoyance and frustration we're experiencing isn't making us happy
A little more bite, a little less bark
Be more assertive and less defensive
A little less fight and a little more spark
Stop arguing and add more excitement
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Shut up and show me some love so I can feel satisfied
Satisfy me, baby
Make me feel happy and fulfilled
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Relax and enjoy the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
Feeling calm and carefree like a breeze in summer
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
It's a fun night and I can teach you how to have a good time
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
Join me and relax your mind
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Don't put off doing things, don't over-explain
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
It's getting late and I'm getting frustrated waiting
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Let's stop talking and start doing something
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Put on your coat and let's go
Come on, come on (Come on, come on)
Let's go, hurry up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Billy Strange, Mac Davis
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Ricardo Portillo-Ibarra
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me (satisfy me)
mart
Dude, this drum groove is unrelenting. What a fantastic track
HopperRox Outdoors
The legendary Hal Blaine on drums!
elfpimp1
Try driving a '72 Pontiac LeMans (gto in all but name) while listening to this on the 8 track and NOT get a speeding ticket..... THANKS MOM! God rest her soul!
SHREEVER 94
I'm not an Elvis fan but this... This is gold
Ron Deschamps
SHREEVER 94 Elvis didn't sing this. All digital about 22 years after he died. Still great music though
stevie nicks
This is GOLD
OneTofuJake
Me too
iiHeatedCobra
He did sing this song but not to this beat.
iiHeatedCobra
You can look up the original one when he sang it in a movie
Joe C
For a 60s song, it gives strong 90s vibes