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.
Down in the Alley
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane
Down in the alley, just you and me
We're going bowlin' till half past three
Just rockin' and reelin', we'll get that feelin'
Down in the alley, oh baby gee
I wake you now and dig you later
We'll have a ball and that ain't all
Down in the alley, just you and me
The clock is striking a mournful sound
This time of evening my love comes down
That's when I'm missin' your kind of kissin'
Down in the alley, that's where I'll be
Down in the alley, we sure have fun
We just get started 'bout half past one
So if you're round just come on down
Down in the alley and you will see
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane
The song "Down in the Alley" by Elvis Presley is a playful, upbeat tune about two people, Janie and the singer, who are going bowling until half past three in a dark alley. The lyrics are simple, yet the repetition of the names Janie and Jane add an element of fun and almost childlike joy to the song. The singer is expressing his excitement to be spending time with Janie, and he even refers to her as a "fine sweet potato." He also mentions how he misses her kisses during this time of evening when their love usually comes down.
The alley is a metaphorical representation of a place where they can let loose and have fun without worrying about the outside world. The clock striking a mournful sound seems to represent the end of their time together and the return to reality. Overall, the song conveys the feeling of carefree fun and being in the moment with someone who brings joy into your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane
The singer keeps repeating the name 'Janie' which suggests that he is infatuated with the person of that name.
Down in the alley, just you and me
The singer is suggesting that he and Janie go to a secluded space where they can be alone.
We're going bowlin' till half past three
The singer and Janie will spend their time together engaged in the activity of bowling at least until half past three in the morning.
Just rockin' and reelin', we'll get that feelin'
The singer is suggesting that they will spend their time together having fun and engaging in physical activity that might evoke positive emotions.
Down in the alley, oh baby gee
The singer seems to be expressing his excitement and anticipation at the idea of being alone with Janie and enjoying each other's company.
I wake you now and dig you later
The singer suggests that he is attracted to Janie and wants to spend time with her immediately while leaving open the possibility of spending more time together later.
'Cause you're a fine sweet potato
The singer uses this line as a playful compliment to Janie, indicating that he finds her appealing and attractive.
We'll have a ball and that ain't all
The singer is suggesting that he expects them to have a great deal of fun together, with the implication that they will likely be doing more than just playing games in the alley.
The clock is striking a mournful sound
The singer creates a melancholy atmosphere by implying that time is running out or signaling that something is coming to an end.
This time of evening my love comes down
The singer is suggesting that the time of the evening has some special meaning or connotation for him.
That's when I'm missin' your kind of kissin'
The singer is indicating that he misses being close to Janie and is eager to be with her again.
Down in the alley, that's where I'll be
The singer emphasizes that he wants to be in the alley with Janie, as if it is a special, intimate place for them both.
Down in the alley, we sure have fun
The singer is reminiscing about the good times he and Janie have had together in the alley.
We just get started 'bout half past one
The singer is indicating that he and Janie stay out late and don't go home until very late at night, possibly in a playful or suggestive way.
So if you're round just come on down
The singer is inviting Janie to come and join him in the alley if she is nearby.
Down in the alley and you will see
The singer is encouraging Janie to join him so that she may understand the fun and enjoyment he experiences in the alley.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jesse Stone, The Clovers
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