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.
From A Jack To A King
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I've played a ace and I won the queen
I walked away with your heart
From a jack to a king
With no regrets I stacked, I stacked the cards, I stacked the cards last night
And lady luck played her hand just right
You made me king of your heart
Oh for just a little while I thought that I might lose the game
Oh but just in time I saw that twinkle in your eyes
From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring
I played an ace and I won the queen
You made me king of your heart
For just a little while I thought that I might lose the game
Oh but just in time I saw, I saw that twinkle in your eyes
From a jack to a king from loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring
I played an ace and I won the queen
You made me king of your heart
The opening verse of "From A Jack To A King" is an allusion to the transformation of the singer's life. He started as a nobody ("a jack of loneliness") and ended up with a wife ("a wedding ring") by playing his cards right. The second verse is a continuation of the metaphor, with the singer playing an ace that wins him the game, and lady luck playing her part in his victory by dealing him the perfect hand. The line "You made me king of your heart" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it's clear that the singer considers his newfound relationship to be something special that he didn't quite anticipate.
The chorus is where the song really shines, with Elvis repeatedly belting out the title phrase "from a jack to a king". The twinkle in his lover's eyes is the key that ultimately unlocks his transformation, leading him to sweep her off her feet and marry her. The bridge is a brief moment of doubt in the singer's victory, but it quickly fades as he remembers the pivotal moment of their meeting.
Overall, "From A Jack To A King" is a classic rags-to-riches love story that uses playing cards as a clever metaphor. It's a testament to the transformative power of love, and the way it can change even the most downtrodden person into a king.
Line by Line Meaning
From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding ring
I went from feeling lonely to finding love and getting married.
I've played a ace and I won the queen
I did what it took to win your heart.
I walked away with your heart
I won your heart and it now belongs to me.
With no regrets I stacked, I stacked the cards, I stacked the cards last night
I took a chance and did everything possible to make you mine, and I have no regrets.
And lady luck played her hand just right
Luck was on my side and everything worked out perfectly.
Oh for just a little while I thought that I might lose the game
I was worried that I might not be able to win your heart.
Oh but just in time I saw that twinkle in your eyes
I saw that you were interested in me and that gave me hope.
You made me king of your heart
You gave me your love and made me feel like royalty.
From a jack to a king from loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring
I went from feeling lonely to getting married, thanks to you.
I played an ace and I won the queen
I did everything in my power to win your heart, and it worked.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Ned Miller
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