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.
Froggy Went A Courtin'
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
He had a nick-nack-nack by his side, a-hu, a-hu, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
He had a nick-nack-nack by his side, a-hu, a-hu, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
He had a nick-nack-nack by his side, a-hu, a-hu, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
He had a nick-nack-nack by his side, a-hu, a-hu, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
He had old Jerry by his side, a-hu, a-hu, oh, yeah
The song "Froggie Went A Courtin'" is a classic American folk song of unknown origin. Elvis Presley popularized the song with his rock and roll version in the 1950s. The song tells the story of Froggie going courting, where he rides on his horse and a few other creatures accompany him on his journey.
The song is sung in a call-and-response format, with the singer repeating the lines about Froggie going a-courtin' and having his nick-nack-nack by his side. It is believed that the nick-nack-nack represents a musical instrument of some sort. The lyrics go on to mention that Froggie goes to court a mouse named Miss Mousie, who he eventually marries.
The song has often been interpreted as a fable or a parable, with Froggie representing the courting male and Miss Mousie as the object of his affection. The lyrics suggest that a bit of charm and persistence can win over a potential mate, as Froggie successfully woos Miss Mousie.
Overall, the song is a playful and lighthearted tale of courtship and love, and its catchy melody has made it a popular children's song for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride, a-hu
Froggy rode out to court someone with determination and purpose
Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride
Froggy went out to court without hesitation
He had a nick-nack-nack by his side, a-hu, a-hu, a-hu
He had a small, unique item that he brought as a gift or token of his affection
He had old Jerry by his side, a-hu, a-hu, oh, yeah
He had his trusted friend and ally, Jerry, by his side to support him in his pursuit of courtship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HUGO E PERETTI, JAMES FREDERICK RODGERS, LUIGI CREATORE
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Donna Hill
Elvis is so funny, I love this . His laugh is very conta💔gious!! ☺ gives me comfort in knowing that he did have some happy moments in his life!! He was fantastic !!☺😎
Maria Leah gonzalez
His laugh was contagious..loved this one
June Farmer
Priceless.......loved hearing Elvis goof around. Pictures are fantastic!!
Shirley Roemer
Fantastic! Unmistakable laugh, priceless! ELVIS, you're great!
Ashley Dalton
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!! HIS LAUGH IS THE BEST PART! 😍
Vera Kovacova
Super country - super hlas- Elvis bravo !!!
Marilyn Mosley
Love it.. He had an awesome laugh..
Nancy Gall
I do enjoy his laugh. Always did.
Надя Попова
Элвис Пресли. Изысканный. Эффектный. Стильный. Большой шутник. Эмоциональный человек с добрым сердцем душой ребёнка. Красивый и талантливый. Феномен. Легенда навсегда. Останется навсегда лучшим. Звезда.
Emily Sheldon
When this song comes on when you're listening to music in class and you have to act serious 😂