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.
Catchin' on Fast
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Put your lips on mine
Do you do it just like this
Tell me I'm doing fine
We got a good thing going now take your time
Come on and make it last.
Love may be new to you but Oooh, I'm catchin' on fast
Love, love, love every moment you live
Now you've taught me all you know
Have I passed the test
Show me all you've got to show
Baby you're the best
But tell me I've learned quickly and I know each trick
I'm sure love's gonna last
Love maybe new to you but Oooh I'm catchin' on fast
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song Catchin' on Fast are about a new relationship where one person is inexperienced and learning from their partner. The first verse talks about the person wanting to learn how to kiss and be reassured that they are doing it right. The second verse expresses gratitude for what has been taught so far and asks for more guidance. The chorus emphasizes the importance of giving all you have in love and enjoying every moment.
The line "Love may be new to you but Oooh, I'm catchin' on fast" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the theme of the person quickly learning about love and their partner. The lyrics also suggest a sense of eagerness and enthusiasm from the singer to continue learning and experiencing this new love.
Overall, the song is upbeat and playful, capturing the excitement and joy of a new romance. Elvis Presley's delivery of the lyrics is confident and charismatic, adding to the sense of passion and urgency in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you show me how to kiss
Elvis is asking his partner to teach him how to kiss.
Put your lips on mine
He wants his partner to kiss him.
Do you do it just like this
Elvis wants his partner to confirm if he is doing it correctly.
Tell me I'm doing fine
He is seeking reassurance and wants to make sure his partner is pleased.
We got a good thing going now take your time
Elvis is happy with the relationship and wants it to continue at a comfortable pace.
Come on and make it last.
He is urging his partner to make their love last.
Love may be new to you but Oooh, I'm catchin' on fast
Elvis is expressing his confidence in the relationship even though his partner may be new to love.
Give, give, gimme all you've got to give
He wants his partner to give him everything they have to offer.
Love, love, love every moment you live
Elvis believes they should enjoy every moment of their love.
Now you've taught me all you know
Elvis feels he has learned all he can from his partner.
Have I passed the test
He wants to make sure he has met his partner's expectations.
Show me all you've got to show
Elvis wants his partner to reveal everything they have to offer.
Baby you're the best
He is expressing his admiration and appreciation for his partner.
But tell me I've learned quickly and I know each trick
Elvis wants confirmation that he has learned quickly and has mastered all the tricks.
I'm sure love's gonna last
He is confident that their love will endure.
Love maybe new to you but Oooh I'm catchin' on fast
Elvis reiterates his belief that love may be new to his partner, but he is catching on fast.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andi73c
That's an underrated song IT IS!
@andi73c
@Tim Springer It was just a mistake ... as I think. ;) 🤗
@elv5268
😍😍😍😍😍😍 the most beautiful sexy handsome gorgeous man the galaxy i LOVE Elvis My KING 👑
@SOCORROSILVA-in7px
This is one of the best songs that he sang to Yvonne Craig on "Kissin' Cousins".
Please think positive daily. ©®
November 30, 2022 @ 1:55 pm ©®
@donnamccall8299
😘😘💋💋💋🔥🔥🔥❤❤
@wolfdietrich9164
Чёрненькая естественно хорошенькая,он в фильме поэтому глаз на неё и положил...
@tintinesk5
Have you seen the kissing pictures that were so hot, colonel Parker had them thrown out ? They were literally saved from the dustbin and reproduced in a later ElvisMatters magazine … :-)
@SOCORROSILVA-in7px
Elvis Presley could have fired the crap but he decided some movies is better than no movies at all.
@marketapaluvova6141
ELBIS ZRODILA SE HVEZDA 💯💯💯👌👌👌💫💫💫😇😇😇🌷🌷🌷💖💖CZ
@Levi.Silver
Not only Catching on Fast,🤔 The Tempo is Too Fast. Who sped it Up?🤨