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 Hawaii
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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And blue Hawaii
The night is heavenly
And you are heaven to me
Lovely you
And blue Hawaii
With all this loveliness
Come with me
While the moon is on the sea
The night is young
And so are we, so are we
Dreams come true
In blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true
This magic night of nights with you
Come with me
While the moon is on the sea
The night is young
And so are we, so are we
Dreams come true
In blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true
This magic night of nights with you
The lyrics of "Blue Hawaii" evoke a romantic night in Hawaii, with the beautiful blue ocean reflecting the moon's rays. Elvis Presley's gorgeous voice adds charisma to the beautiful lyrics about love and magic. The song starts off with the singer admiring the beautiful night of blue Hawaii, where everything looks divine. For Elvis, it is not just about the beautiful night but also the company he is with. He finds the person he is with beautiful and heavenly, and he considers her heaven on earth.
With the beautiful setting, lovely company, and undeniable romance, he suggests that there should be love. The two people he's singing to have a magical connection that he wants to cement that night. In the second verse, he invites his partner to come with him while the moon is out on the sea since the night is young, and they are too. For him, everything is possible that night, and he wants to share that magic with his partner. Finally, he says his dreams could all come true on this magic night when he is with his love.
Overall, "Blue Hawaii" is a romantic and charming song that portrays the beauty and magic of the night in Hawaii. Elvis's meaningful lyrics and exceptional voice take us on a magical journey, and it's certainly a song that still captures hearts today.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and you
The presence of a lovely person by my side in the quiet of the night
And blue Hawaii
Along the shores where the oceans wave in blue expanse
The night is heavenly
The calm and serene atmosphere of the night feels divine
And you are heaven to me
The company of my beloved makes my heart feel beyond blessed
Lovely you
You, my dearest, are a source of beauty to me
And blue Hawaii
Together, we witness the stunning and picturesque scenery of blue Hawaii
With all this loveliness
In a place so delightful as this
There should be love
Love should be the natural result of our beautiful and serene surroundings
Come with me
Join me in this moment
While the moon is on the sea
The beautiful view is amplified by the moon's reflection on the sea
The night is young
There is much time to spend together in these beautiful surroundings
And so are we, so are we
We are both still young and full of enthusiasm
Dreams come true
In this beautiful place, there's a higher possibility of our dreams becoming a reality
In blue Hawaii
Here in this beautiful serene environment
And mine could all come true
I am hoping my dreams of being with the one I love will come true
This magic night of nights with you
This night feels like a magical moment with you
Come with me
Join me in this moment
While the moon is on the sea
The beautiful view is amplified by the moon's reflection on the sea
The night is young
There is much time to spend together in these beautiful surroundings
And so are we, so are we
We are both still young and full of enthusiasm
Dreams come true
In this beautiful place, there's a higher possibility of our dreams becoming a reality
In blue Hawaii
Here in this beautiful serene environment
And mine could all come true
I am hoping my dreams of being with the one I love will come true
This magic night of nights with you
This night feels like a magical moment with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leo Robin, Raplh Rainger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karencarlos3942
Bless the Hawaiian people right now. Elvis would be the first to help them. What a chance for EPE to do a great act of kindness in his name. I implore you, please continue his great legacy of generosity! 🕺👑❤️🔥🎶🌺🌋
@judyjones2578
God bless the people of Hawaii
@janetbrown1490
YES ELVIS LOVED HAWAII & THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. 🦋🇺🇸💖🙏🌟😢🫂
@lindac7324
Thank you, Karen, for thinking of the Maui fire victims. They are still living in temporary housing and it is a long road to recovery.
@brandonayong5823
Much love to the hawaiian people right now
@Shadowcu123
Much love to Hawaiian people and FJB!
@shirleybenett8051
Yes
@yvonejanetepereiradasilva2260
@@Shadowcu1231❤
@jonnkeneddi8053
Elvis is a legend that stays forever
@ginadillman3053
This was. My favorite movie and song of Elvis miss him so