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.
Anyone
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Anyone who knows you as I do
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you my darling
Anyone could lose his heart like me
Anyone who has eyes that can see
Anyone could fall in love like me
And I love you my darling
You're a dream so rare
You're my greatest treasure
Nothing can compare
Anyone could want you for his own
Anyone not only mine alone
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you my darling
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you my darling
These lyrics encapsulate the loving and admiring feelings of the singer towards his significant other. According to him, anyone who really knows the person he is singing about could fall in love with them, and he is grateful and lucky to have them by his side. Through romantic metaphors, the singer emphasizes the uniqueness and value of their love. He compares her to a rare star he reached for, and considers her his greatest treasure without comparison.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by Ben Weisman, who wrote several songs for Elvis Presley throughout his career. The song was recorded in 1969 but remained unreleased until 1980 when it was included in the album “Guitar Man”. Interestingly, Elvis Presley did not write any of the songs he recorded, but he had a way of infusing his own emotion and style into them, making them truly his own.
Another interesting fact is that this song was originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1963, but it did not achieve great success at the time. Elvis Presley’s version, however, is considered by many to be a definitive rendition of the song, mostly because of his unique voice and delivery. In this sense, Elvis was able to imbue this seemingly simple love song with a level of gravitas that surpassed the original.
In terms of musical structure, "Anyone" is a simple song that features a basic chord progression (A, D, E, A) and a straightforward melody. Elvis Presley’s vocal performance is the highlight of the song, showcasing his signature deep and passionate voice that has endeared him to millions of fans around the world.
In conclusion, “Anyone” is a simple yet emotionally powerful love song that speaks to the universal feelings of admiration, devotion, and joy that come with being in a romantic relationship. Elvis Presley’s interpretation of the song is a testament to his talent as a singer and the timeless quality of his music.
Chords:
Verse:
A D E A
Anyone could fall in love with you
A D E A
Anyone who knows you as I do
A D E A
Anyone could fall in love with you
A E A
And I love you my darling
Chorus:
F#m
You're the star I reached for
A
You're a dream so rare
D
You're my greatest treasure
E
Nothing can compare
Verse:
A D E A
Anyone could want you for his own
A D E A
Anyone not only mine alone
A D E A
Anyone could fall in love with you
A E A
And I love you my darling
Chorus:
F#m
You're the star I reached for
A
You're a dream so rare
D
You're my greatest treasure
E
Nothing can compare
Line by Line Meaning
Anyone could fall in love with you
It's not just me, anyone who knows you could fall in love with you
Anyone who knows you as I do
Those who truly know you would realize how amazing you are and be drawn to you
Anyone could fall in love with you
This is true for anyone who has the chance to meet you
And I love you my darling
Despite anyone being able to fall in love with you, I am the one who loves you and always will
Anyone could lose his heart like me
Others could feel the same intensity of love and have their hearts stolen like mine has been
Anyone who has eyes that can see
Those who are perceptive and able to truly see you would recognize your wonderful qualities that make you lovable
Anyone could fall in love like me
It's not just me, anyone could experience the same powerful emotion of falling in love with you
And I love you my darling
Despite this, I am the one who loves you and will always do so
You're the star I reached for
You are the one that I sought after and look up to above all others
You're a dream so rare
You are a rare and precious dream that has come true for me
You're my greatest treasure
You are the most valuable thing to me, worth more than any material wealth
Nothing can compare
There is nothing else that could take your place or compare to you in my eyes
Anyone could want you for his own
Others could also desire you and want you to themselves
Anyone not only mine alone
You are not mine exclusively and may be desired by others
Anyone could fall in love with you
This is true for anyone who has the chance to meet you
And I love you my darling
Despite anyone being able to fall in love with you, I am the one who loves you and always will
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, LOUIS A. DE JESUS, SOL MARCUS
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Margaret Gaskell
Anyone (Could Fall in Love with You)
Anyone could fall in love with you
Anyone who knows you as I do
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you, my darling
Anyone could lose his heart like me
Anyone who has eyes that can see
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you, my darling
You're the star I reached for
You're a dream so rare
You're my greatest treasure
Nothing can compare
Anyone could want you for his own
Anyone not only mine alone
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you, my darling
Anyone could fall in love with you
And I love you, my darling
HT Long
ELVIS Presley will forever be the King of songs. "Anyone" is one of his best love song. Nobody sings like Elvis, He sings with so much sincerity, feeling and love from his heart! Two Thumbs Up. 😍😀☺️
katkrazy3308
Elvis is a man to be cherished forever. Elvis was and is a wonderful man. I Love Elvis dearly.
Cilla Barnes
Millions of people did fall in love with the greatest singer ever to have lived and still listening to the King singing even after 44yrs after his death r I p elvis🐐🐐💯💯🎶🎶❤️❤️
Carole Griggs
Yes, and he still stops me in my tracks when I see him on TV. Still amazing, in every way. Never out of date, even in his style of dress. Pictures of him in 1956 still look as cool as they did then, with his turned up collars, etc. Elvis Forever❤
the king
Elvis has always been my hero since I was a kid. I have been an Elvis fan for 44 years. We miss you....❤ 👑
Carole Griggs
How could anyone NOT fall in love with Elvis. I was not quite 12 years old when I first saw a picture of him .I fell in love with him then and have loved him ever since, along with his beautiful singing. The most handsome man ever born.
aileen mcnab
I was about 5 when I saw a record cover, I have listened and loved him since, he is the one and only, no can come close
LLP P
2018 and still addicted to his voice which is the best ever.
exdus235
2022
herman schroder
Just when you think you have heard everything Elvis has sung up comes this absolute gem of a track. Elvis's discards are better than most of the junk made today. He truly was the greatest.