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.
Christmas and You
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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For too many miles are between
But if I get the one thing I'm wishing for
Then I'll see you tonight in my dreams
Seems a long time since we've been together
It was just about this time of the year
Looks like it's gonna be snowy weather
But it won't seem like Christmas, oh, without you
For too many miles are between
But if I get the one thing that I'm wishing for
Then I'll see you tonight in my dreams
In the distance I hear sleigh bells ringing
The holly is so pretty this year
And the carol that somebody's singing
Reminds me of our Christmas last year
Oh, it won't seem like Christmas, oh, without you
For too many miles are between
Oh but if I get the one thing I'm wishing for
Then I'll see you tonight in my dreams
Yes I'll see you tonight in my dreams
The song It Won't Seem Like Christmas is a classic holiday tune by Elvis Presley that captures the sentiments of missing a loved one during the festive season. The lyrics convey the sadness of being away from someone you love during a time that's meant to be full of joy and togetherness. Elvis sings about the distance between him and his loved one, making it clear that the holidays are not the same without them. He talks about the hope that he will see his loved one in his dreams, and how that would bring him solace during the lonely holiday season.
The song also touches upon the memories that the holidays bring to mind - the sleigh bells ringing, the holly being so pretty, and the carols being sung. These things remind Elvis of the Christmas that he spent with his loved one, making him miss them even more. The lyrics of the song beautifully capture the bittersweet feeling of the holiday season - the happiness that comes with the festivities, but also the sadness that comes with being away from family and friends.
Overall, It Won't Seem Like Christmas is a timeless holiday song that resonates with anyone who has ever had to spend Christmas away from their loved ones. It's a moving ode to the power of love and the human spirit that never fails to tug at our heartstrings during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it won't seem like Christmas, oh without you
The absence of you during the festive season will make it feel less like Christmas to me
For too many miles are between
Our distance is too great to be able to spend Christmas together
But if I get the one thing I'm wishing for
If my wish comes true, I will be able to see you tonight in my dreams
Then I'll see you tonight in my dreams
If my wishes come true, I will be reunited with you in my dreams
Seems a long time since we've been together
It feels like forever since we spent Christmas together
It was just about this time of the year
Around this time last year, we were together for Christmas
Looks like it's gonna be snowy weather
It seems that snow is forecasted for the festive season
How I wish that you could be here
I really wish that you could be here to celebrate the holidays with me
In the distance I hear sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing faintly in the distance
The holly is so pretty this year
The holly looks especially beautiful this year
And the carol that somebody's singing
I can hear someone singing a Christmas carol
Reminds me of our Christmas last year
The Christmas carol brings back fond memories of our time together last year
Yes I'll see you tonight in my dreams
I remain hopeful that I will see you in my dreams tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J.A. Balthrop
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@marsmusiclovers60
My dad and I were driving down the road and had stopped at a red light the first Christmas after momma died , this song came on the radio and my daddy just broke down thinking about momma. This song Always takes me back to that day in 1974 and I always shed a few tears. 😢 Merry Christmas to all 🎄✝ 2021
@katlynthompson998
I can feel that too. Even men need to cry. They miss people too.😭
@margarete6888
I am so sorry for your loss. May peace and love be with you and your dad.
@jmeib
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@marsmusiclovers60
@@margarete6888 Thank you, My dad is now in heaven with momma. Along with my two oldest brothers. God Bless And Merry Christmas ✝🎄
@marsmusiclovers60
@@jmeib Where? NC
@oldiesmusic8
Elvis Presley never died, he still making people happy with his songs
@alexglass2927
That's right!!!
@MrIgottap
Still kickin’ in 2023!
@Lilly-hh9es
He is Billboard 1 again omg ❤