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.
Dirty Dirty Feelin'
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Dirty feelin's goin' on
You know I almost hit the ceilin'
When I woke up and you were gone
I took you in when you were hungry
And now your cuttin' out on me
I'm gonna help you little darlin'
I hear you're pretty good at runnin'
But pretty soon you'll slip and fall
That's when I'll drag you home with me girl
I'm gonna chain you to the wall
You know I'm lookin' for you baby
I ain't gonna take it layin' down
I heard that you were cookin' baby
Way on the other side of town
I've got a dirty, dirty feelin'
Dirty feelin's goin' on
You know I almost hit the ceilin'
When I woke up and you were gone.
Elvis Presley's song Dirty Dirty Feeling is a song about a man who is feeling angry, betrayed and hurt by his lover who has left him. The singer has a "dirty, dirty feeling" which means that he is experiencing a feeling of being cheated on and he suspects that his lover has cheated on him. This feeling is so strong that he almost hits the ceiling when he wakes up and finds that she is gone. He has a strong desire to find her and bring her back to him, even if it means chaining her to the wall.
The singer feels particularly hurt because he helped her when she was in need, and now she is leaving him behind. However, he is not going to let her go that easily. He is looking for her and will not take her betrayal lying down. He is going to drag her back to him and make her pay for what she has done.
The lyrics of the song are dark and intense, reflecting the raw emotions of the singer. The song is a testament to Elvis' ability to express emotions that everyone can relate to. The song has a bluesy feel to it and the guitar work is particularly impressive. Overall, Dirty Dirty Feeling is a powerful song that showcases Elvis Presley's talent as a musician and his ability to connect with his audience.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a dirty, dirty feelin'
I have a strong suspicion that something immoral or unethical is happening.
Dirty feelin's goin' on
This feeling is persistent and ongoing.
You know I almost hit the ceilin'
I was incredibly angry or frustrated by what I discovered.
When I woke up and you were gone
I noticed that you left without my knowledge, causing me to question your intentions.
I took you in when you were hungry
I provided care and support for you when you were vulnerable or in need.
And now your cuttin' out on me
You are leaving me behind or betraying my trust after I showed you kindness.
I'm gonna help you little darlin'
Despite your actions, I still feel responsible for your well-being and want to offer assistance.
That ain't the way it's gonna be
I will not allow you to continue behaving in this manner and will take action to prevent it.
I hear you're pretty good at runnin'
I have heard that you are skilled at avoiding responsibility or negative consequences.
But pretty soon you'll slip and fall
I believe that your luck will run out and you will face the consequences of your actions.
That's when I'll drag you home with me girl
At that point, I will use force to bring you to my home or control your behavior.
I'm gonna chain you to the wall
I will use whatever means necessary to restrict your movement or limit your freedom.
You know I'm lookin' for you baby
I am actively searching for you and will not give up easily.
I ain't gonna take it layin' down
I will not passively accept your betrayal or mistreatment.
I heard that you were cookin' baby
I have information that suggests you are engaging in suspicious or illegal activities.
Way on the other side of town
You are doing these things in a location that is far away and difficult to access or monitor.
I've got a dirty, dirty feelin'
My suspicions have not been erased or resolved by recent events.
Dirty feelin's goin' on
I remain deeply troubled and concerned about what is happening.
You know I almost hit the ceilin'
I continue to feel intense anger or frustration at this situation.
When I woke up and you were gone.
Your disappearance has left me feeling confused and betrayed, and my suspicions are now fully realized.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@taylortimeless
This song is so good
@patrickdevries6267
It shows very clear what kind of effect Elvis music had on women, and I believe strongly it still does!
@davidhoward4715
You do know these are professional dancers, in a movie?
@patrickdevries6267
@@davidhoward4715 do you really think I don't know that dude? Have you ever gone to an Elvis concert? I did, 6 times, and everybody was ripping the place apart! If they didn't hire somebody to shout at the end of the concert "Elvis has left the building", they would still be there.
@aryeijaderick1327
It's a movie .
They are paid actors and actresses.
@geoffreyharris5931
That is a good girl for him: athletic, energetic, inspired, good dancer, physical.
@TheSpitmitt
I just felt sorry for Elvis watching this. This is what he hated. Tickle Me was really bad. They used old songs with horrible echo on them. I love Elvis but this is just sad. It looks like it was shot on the set of green acres.
@oldermusiclover
one of my fav Elvis song and movie songs
@vickylong3229
Love Elvis. 😘
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