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.
Faded Love (Original Unedited
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Well it's you--it's you I'm thinking of
As I read the lines that to me were so sweet
I remember our faded love
I miss you, darlin', more and more everyday
As heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think of you
As I think of the past, all the pleasures that we had
As I watch the mating of the doves
It was in the spring time that you said goodbye
I remember our faded love
Yeah, I miss you, darlin', more and more everyday
As heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think, think of you
And remember our faded love
I remember our faded love
I remember our faded love
Well, I miss you, darlin', more and more everyday
As heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think, think of you
And remember our faded love
Yes, I remember our faded love
I remember our faded love
In Elvis Presley's song "Faded Love," the lyrics seem to express a sense of nostalgia, loneliness, and longing over a past love. The song is essentially an introspective reflection of a man who is reading love letters from someone he loved and is now separated from. As he reads the letters that were once sweet but are now faded, he remembers their love from the past. The lyrics feel like the singer is missing the person he loved, and with every heartbeat, he still thinks of her.
The lines also describe the seasons, which symbolize the evolving and changing nature of love over time. It was in the springtime when she said goodbye, which could be interpreted as the end of something, the time when everything dies and new life begins. Additionally, the reference to the mating of doves provides a strong image of what used to be, as well as Elvis's own yearning for a similar bond. Overall, the song's lyrics are really evocative, and carry a sense of depth, loss and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
As I read the letters, oh, that you wrote to me
I think of you fondly as I read these letters you sent.
Well it's you--it's you I'm thinking of
My thoughts always return to you.
As I read the lines that to me were so sweet
These words are so heartfelt and I cherish them.
I remember our faded love
Though our love has waned, I still hold onto the memories.
I miss you, darlin', more and more everyday
My love for you grows stronger each day of our separation.
As heaven would miss the stars above
You are the missing piece of my life, just as the stars are essential to the night sky.
With every heartbeat I still think of you
You are always on my mind, even as time passes.
As I think of the past, all the pleasures that we had
I think back to the good times we shared, and they bring me joy even now.
As I watch the mating of the doves
I witness the natural beauty of new beginnings and feel a pang of loss for our own.
It was in the spring time that you said goodbye
The season of renewal brought an end to our love, a time that would normally signify rebirth.
Yes, I remember our faded love
Our time together may have ended, but I will never forget what we had.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB WILLS, JAMES ROBERT BOB WILLS, JOHNNIE LEE WILLS
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NingasKugon09
When I look at the letters that you wrote to me
It's you that I am thinking of
As I read the lines that to me were so sweet
I remember our faded love
I miss you, darling, more and more everyday
As Heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think of you
And remember our faded love
As I think of the past and all the pleasure we've had
As I watch the mating of the dove
And it was in the springtime that we said goodbye
And I remember our faded love
I miss you, darling, more and more everyday
As Heaven would miss the stars above
With every heartbeat I still think of you
And remember our faded love
And remember our faded love
Элиза Михайлова
Красавчик, с завораживающим тембром!!! МАГНЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ЛИЧНОСТЬ!! ПОЭТОМУ РАННИЙ УСПЕХ, И ДО СИХ ПОР НЕ ЗАБЫВАЮТ,ВОСХИЩАЮТСЯ И ПРЕКЛОНЯЮТСЯ ПЕРЕД ЭТИМ ЯВЛЕНИЕМ!!!
LuisVieiraDesenhos
Ainda hoje tomei café da manhã com o prazer de poder ouvir Elvis no smartphone! Cara é da hora e ponto final😃👏👏🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤🎤
Mary Jesus
Beautiful!🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩♥️👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟☺️😎
josee jaja
Fantastic tune, so much energy and beat. Love the rythm that draws you to the dance floor. This is another side of Elvis that l wasn't familiar with; what a gem! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca Robbins
I love this version. Nothing wrong with it for me!😊There's only one Elvis and he will remain unmatched forever in my opinion!😊👢👓👔I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to us. I only wished we could have help to save him!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for this video. We have to at least keep his memory alive.
Ronn Carter
No one could do it better. Long live The King!
Canal CKS Official
Vendo e analisando está canção original, vemos aqui o grande artista que era Elvis, ele fez está música renascer, não que a original não seja boa agora a pegada pop rock que Elvis deu!! Deu uma vida e mostra o grande artista que é Elvis Presley!!
Jennette Andreotti
Mary Plaidy mary plait you must have misunderstood a comment I made anout patsy. No one does faded love better. I love patsy, she is absolutely the. Best. No one will ever come close to her talent. I visited her grave to pay respects and to be close to her. I don't understand how you got anything negative out of any comment I made about patsy.
Mary Plaidy
Jeanette Andreotti I've been a country music fan my entire 66 years and Patsy Cline made Faded Love her song in the first few seconds. Her voice had pure, unadulterated quality in every note she sang.
Jennette Andreotti
don't misunderstand, I loved elvis my whole life, but patsy kicks his ass all over the place when it comes to.
Singing faded love.