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.
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Blue eyes crying in the rain
When we kissed goodbye and parted
I knew we'd never meet again
Love is like a dying ember
Only memories remain
Through the ages, I remember
Someday when we meet up yonder
We'll stroll hand in hand again
In a land that knows no parting
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Blue eyes crying in the rain
The song "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" by Elvis Presley is a poignant ballad about lost love and cherishing the memories of a past relationship. The opening lines set the scene in a nostalgic tone as the singer reflects on seeing his former lover's blue eyes through the "twilight glow" and witnessing her crying in the rain. These vivid sensory details convey a sense of sadness and longing that the singer feels as he remembers their parting.
The second stanza reinforces the sense of loss and the idea that memories are all that remain after the end of a relationship. The metaphor of love as a "dying ember" suggests that it once burned bright but has since faded away, leaving only the memory of what once was. The singer reflects on how he will always remember his former lover's blue eyes and the sadness he felt seeing her cry in the rain.
The final stanza brings a glimmer of hope to the song, as the singer imagines a future where he and his former lover will once again be reunited in a "land that knows no parting." Despite the sadness and nostalgia of the song, there is an underlying message of hope and the possibility of a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
In the twilight glow i see her
As the sun sets, I remember the image of her
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Her eyes, the same blue color as the rain, were filled with tears
When we kissed goodbye and parted
As we said our farewells, I knew it would be the last time
I knew we'd never meet again
Deep down, I felt that our paths would never cross again
Love is like a dying ember
Love, just like a dying ember, slowly fades away until only memories are left
Only memories remain
The only thing that is left in the end are the memories of our love
Through the ages i remember
Even as time goes on, I still vividly remember
Someday when we meet up yonder
In the future, when we meet again in heaven
We'll stroll hand in hand again
We'll hold hands and walk together just like we used to
In a land that knows no parting
In a place where we will never have to say goodbye again
Blue eyes crying in the rain
I can still see her crying with her blue eyes in my mind
Blue eyes crying in the rain
The image of her crying with her blue eyes is forever etched in my memory
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Her blue eyes will always be a reminder of the love that I once had
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Rose
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Mad Dog
I am 75 now and saw Elvis in person at two concerts in California in 1970 . He was bigger than life , he was everything and more than you can even imagine .
Jada Vargas
you are so unbelievably lucky.. i am only 21 & my grandparents absolutely adored him & got me hooked just at the age of 4 i’ve been lovin him ever since. i grieve him like he just left us yesterday, i miss him like i’ve known him for years such an amazing soul, taken advantage of. but godbless you ❤
Random Elvis
@Jada Vargas How lovely! He has moved so many, enjoy Jada… i have all my days…48 now, can’t believe I’m 6 years older than when he passed…(3year old when he died) ….an amazing man! ⚡️
oh really?
Omg what wouldn't I give to have seen him live. Lucky you.
VintageNYSubwayLover
May I ask dear Sir. Did you enjoy his music? Did he every show sadness? At those time u saw him?
Robert Shabarekh
I know what you mean. I seen him in Mobile Alabama 3 times and when the show started you didn’t want it to end. 🙂
Wilda Bisesi Hahn
He is timeless! I regret not hearing more of his recordings until recently...he was very passionate,funny,and endeared to all that heard him sing and preform!
Saphire Blue
Wow, just now discovering Elvis. I suggest you listen to Thrill of Your Love, Fame and Fortune, Lonely Man, I Met Her Today, Love Me, Soldier Boy, I Believe, and I could list a hundred other BEAUTIFUL songs by Elvis. But those are a few of my favorites. Always click on the one listed with the record beside it, because the on stage ones are not usually the same as the original recordings.
Vesna Covo
O my God, best version of this song ever, I like it.I love Elvis forever.❤️❤️❤️
Denise Martin
Yes!!! Of course. But Raul Malo is excellent