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.
Dialogue
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Is what I'm now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
Just call my name
And I'll be right by your side
I want your sweet helping hand
Always lived very quiet life
I ain't never did no wrong
Now I know that life without you
Is being too lonely, too long
One night with you
Is what I'm now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
Always lived very quiet life
I ain't never did no wrong
Now I know that life without you
Is being too lonely, too long
One night with you
Is what I'm now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
In Elvis Presley's song "Dialogue," the singer expresses a deep longing for a night spent with someone they love. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a profound desire to be reunited with this person, as they believe that being in their presence would fulfill their dreams. The singer pleads for their beloved to simply call their name, promising to be by their side and craving their supportive companionship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has led a quiet and innocent life, never doing anything wrong. However, they now realize that life without their loved one has been too lonely and that being together would bring immense happiness.
This song captures the emotions of yearning and longing for connection, as well as the belief in the transformative power of love. The singer sees their dreams coming true if they could only spend one night with their beloved, implying that this relationship holds immense significance and potential for fulfillment in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
One night with you
A moment spent in your presence
Is what I'm now praying for
It is my utmost desire at this moment
The things that we two could plan
The possibilities we can envision together
Would make my dreams come true
Will bring fulfillment to my aspirations
Just call my name
Simply summon me
And I'll be right by your side
I will faithfully be present next to you
I want your sweet helping hand
I yearn for your caring assistance
My love's too strong to hide
The intensity of my affection cannot be concealed
Always lived very quiet life
I have perpetually pursued a peaceful existence
I ain't never did no wrong
I have never committed any wrongdoing
Now I know that life without you
Presently, I comprehend that existence without your presence
Is being too lonely, too long
Is excessively desolate, for an extended duration
One night with you
A moment spent in your presence
Is what I'm now praying for
It is my utmost desire at this moment
The things that we two could plan
The possibilities we can envision together
Would make my dreams come true
Will bring fulfillment to my aspirations
Always lived very quiet life
I have perpetually pursued a peaceful existence
I ain't never did no wrong
I have never committed any wrongdoing
Now I know that life without you
Presently, I comprehend that existence without your presence
Is being too lonely, too long
Is excessively desolate, for an extended duration
One night with you
A moment spent in your presence
Is what I'm now praying for
It is my utmost desire at this moment
The things that we two could plan
The possibilities we can envision together
Would make my dreams come true
Will bring fulfillment to my aspirations
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANITA STEIMAN, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, PEARL KING
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Ricardo Portillo-Ibarra
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me (satisfy me)
mart
Dude, this drum groove is unrelenting. What a fantastic track
HopperRox Outdoors
The legendary Hal Blaine on drums!
elfpimp1
Try driving a '72 Pontiac LeMans (gto in all but name) while listening to this on the 8 track and NOT get a speeding ticket..... THANKS MOM! God rest her soul!
SHREEVER 94
I'm not an Elvis fan but this... This is gold
Ron Deschamps
SHREEVER 94 Elvis didn't sing this. All digital about 22 years after he died. Still great music though
stevie nicks
This is GOLD
OneTofuJake
Me too
iiHeatedCobra
He did sing this song but not to this beat.
iiHeatedCobra
You can look up the original one when he sang it in a movie
Joe C
For a 60s song, it gives strong 90s vibes