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
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 springtime 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
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "Faded Love" convey a deep sense of longing for someone who was once important but is now gone. The singer reads old letters from their past love and remembers the sweetness of the relationship that has since faded away. The reminiscing is quite poignant, as the singer misses the love more and more with each passing day. The language used is particularly emotive, with comparisons to missing stars in the sky and even watching the mating of doves as a symbol of the love that has been lost. The song concludes with a final reflection on the springtime when the goodbye was said, and the lingering pain of the loss that remains.
Overall, "Faded Love" is a song that deals with themes of loss, longing, and nostalgia. It captures the essence of the human experience of having loved and lost, and the ongoing impact that memories can have on our lives. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, with a simplicity that belies the depth of emotion they convey. Elvis Presley's delivery of the song is also incredibly powerful, with his voice capturing the sense of yearning and sadness that runs through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
As I read the letters that you wrote to me
As I read the words you wrote to me in the letters you sent, I realize my thoughts are consumed by you.
Well it's you, it's you that I'm thinking of
My mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you alone.
As I read the lines that to me were so sweet
The lines in the letters that once brought me so much joy, now bring bitter-sweet remembrance.
I remember our faded love
I reminisce about the love we once shared, now lost in time.
I miss you darlin' more and more everyday
Every passing day, the yearning and longing for you within me gets stronger.
As heaven would miss the stars above
The depth of my love for you is beyond measure, like how the universe would feel without the twinkling of the stars above.
With every heartbeat, I still think of you
My love for you is ingrained within me, I can feel it with every single beat of my heart.
As I think of the past, all the pleasures that we had
When I reflect on our past together, I'm reminded of all the happiness we shared during those times.
As I watch the mating of the doves
Just as I observe the journey of these two doves coming together, my thoughts drift to our own love story.
It was in the springtime that you said goodbye
I remember the exact moment when you left me, it was during the season of springtime.
I remember our faded love
The love we once had may have faded, but its memory remains etched in my heart forever.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Wills, John Wills
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Julie Hancock
Played Elvis all day yesterday whilst sewing, and felt my ears just melting and problems drifting away. Can take something from every song he sings. Such a comfort ! Much better that any therapy or pill 😍
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David Gibbs
The King at his absolute best. No one has ever come close to this guy. Elvis Country is my all time favorite album. 👑.
Relentless Rescue
This is so awesome! Sounds like a perfectly recorded live performance💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥
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ELVIS PRESLEY, como esquecer o Rei do rock, o maior cantor do mundo!
Galo Rouco
Country Rock perfection. Absolutely a master piece. BRUTAL!! Can’t get enough! from Porto Portugal. 🇵🇹