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 popularโand 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.
As Long As I Have You
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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And I won't care at all
As long as I have you
Every kiss brings a thrill
And I know that it will
As long as I have you
Let's think of the future
You're not my first love
But you're my last
Take the love that I bring
Then I'll have everything
As long as I have you
Let's think of the future
Forget the past
You're not my first love
But you're my last
Take the love that I bring
Then I'll have everything
As long as I have you
As long
As long as I have you (as long as I have you)
The opening lines, "Let the stars fade and fall, And I won't care at all, As long as I have you" express a sense of contentment in the presence of the person the singer is addressing. It is as if everything else in the world fades away and does not matter as long as they have this person. An interesting way of looking at this is to interpret it as saying that the external world loses its significance when we have someone who we know is always there for us, and conversely, it's the absence of someone that makes the world a less meaningful place.
"Every kiss brings a thrill, And I know that it will, As long as I have you" speaks of the excitement that builds up with every kiss from the person he loves. It could be seen as the reminder of what it feels like to be in a relationship with someone you really care about and enjoy being around. The fact that he believes every kiss will continue to thrill him (as long as he has this person) speaks to a hopeful outlook on the future, which is why the next verse urges them to forget the past and look towards a brighter future.
The lyrics "Take the love that I bring, Then I'll have everything, As long as I have you" are a declaration of love towards the person who is the subject of the song. Elvis is saying that his love is all he really needs to be happy, and as long as he has this person, nothing else in the world could compare. The repetitive "As long as I have you" at the end of each verse drives home the message that the presence of the person he loves is truly all he needs to be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the stars fade and fall
I don't care about anything else in the universe, even if the stars disappear, as long as I have you by my side.
And I won't care at all
My love for you is so strong that nothing else in the world matters to me if you're here with me.
As long as I have you
You are the most important person in my life and nothing else matters as long as I have you.
Every kiss brings a thrill
Every time I kiss you, I feel an intense excitement that makes me love you even more.
And I know that it will
I'm always sure that our kisses will bring a sense of joy and happiness to both of us.
Let's think of the future
Instead of worrying about what's already happened in our past, let's focus on what's to come.
Forget the past
We can't change what's already happened in the past, so let's not dwell on it and instead live in the present moment.
You're not my first love
I may have loved other people before you, but it doesn't matter because you're the one I want to be with now and forever.
But you're my last
You are the final person I want to be with and I'll love you until the end of time.
Take the love that I bring
I have so much love to offer you, so please accept it and cherish it like the precious gift it is.
Then I'll have everything
As long as you accept my love, I have everything I could ever want in life.
As long
As long as I have you in my life, I am complete and happy.
As long as I have you (as long as I have you)
You are my world, my everything, and as long as I have you, I can face anything that comes my way.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Weisman, Fred Wise
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@nitalopes515
Today is my late husband birthday he would have been 70 and I dedicate this beautiful song by a amazing talented man to him
@Bonnie-wg6qt
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@marksinclair5927
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@theresaoriordan5061
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@ConcertLifeSD
My condolences ๐
@marlicamargo7938
Linda homenagem! ๐๐๐
@bluecolor1600
I love all Elvis Songs, but this beautiful piece is my absolute favourite of all times! No one will ever compare to the supreme KING!!!๐๐น๐
@stephenhilton6048
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@EFinn-kc6mo
same
@datgamerchowe5987
32 year old here and I love Elvis Presley. Thank you, thank you very much