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.
Got My Mojo Working
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Mojo working don't belong to you
Well, she's mine all mine no matter what you do
Play it boys, play it boys
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
But you're mine all mine no matter what you do
Let me tell you now
She's long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be
Hands off of her, she belongs to me
Hands off of her' don't belong to you
Well she's mine all mine no matter what you do
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
Well you're mine all mine no matter what you do
Play it Jerry, play it ........
No matter what you do, play it son
Well she's long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be
Hands off of her unless you want to deal with me
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
Well you're mine all mine no matter what you do
Yeah!
I got my mojo workin' I got my mojo workin'
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
Well, you're mine all mine no matter what you do
She's long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be
Hands off of her, she belongs to me
Hands off of her' don't belong to you
Well you're mine all mine no matter what you do
One more time!
Yeah!
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
Well, you're mine all mine no matter what you do
Listen to me now
I said you're long lean and lanky cute as you can be
Hands off of her unless you want deal with me
Get your hands off of her, she don't belong to you
Well, you're mine all mine no matter what you do
Yeah, I got my mojo workin' I got my mojo workin'
I got my mojo workin' I got my mojo workin'
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
The lyrics of "Got My Mojo Working" by Elvis Presley tell a story of a man who is in love with a woman and asserts his ownership over her to any other man who is interested in her. The phrase "got my mojo working" refers to a traditional African-American folk belief in the power of mojo, which is a magic charm or amulet that is believed to bring good luck or protect against evil. The man is essentially saying that he has the power of mojo and that it is working for him, but it does not work on the woman whom he loves. The song consists of two verses that contain similar lyrics, with the only variation being in the guitar riffs.
The repetition of the lyrics, "Hands off of her, she belongs to me" and "Well, she's mine all mine no matter what you do" reinforces the idea of ownership and control, which was a common theme in blues music in the early 20th century. The reference to the woman as "long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be" further emphasizes her physical attributes, highlighting the idea that women were often objectified and valued for their looks rather than their personalities or talents.
The song was originally written and recorded by blues musician Muddy Waters in 1956 and has since become a blues standard that has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley. It is known for its upbeat guitar riff and catchy lyrics that make it a popular song to dance to. Interestingly, the song was not a big hit when it was first released, but it has since become one of Muddy Waters' most famous songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands off of her, she belongs to me
I am warning you to stay away from her, she is mine
Mojo working don't belong to you
You don't have the power or influence that I possess
Well, she's mine all mine no matter what you do
No matter how hard you try, she will always be mine
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
My abilities are ineffective when it comes to you
Let me tell you now
Listen closely to what I am about to say
She's long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be
She is tall and slender, but also charming and attractive
Hands off of her unless you want to deal with me
Keep your hands to yourself or else you will have to face the consequences
No matter what you do, play it son
No matter how you play or what you do, I will always come out on top
Well she's long lean and lanky, sweet as she can be
Once again, she is tall, slender, and attractive
I got my mojo working but it just don't work on you
Once again, my abilities have no effect on you
Yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and energy
Listen to me now
Pay attention to what I am about to say
Get your hands off of her, she don't belong to you
Demanding that you keep your hands off of her
One more time!
Asking to play the song one more time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., DARE MUSIC, INC.
Written by: PRESTON FOSTER
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Winter Walker
Elvis Presley - Got My Mojo Working (master)💘
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
I want to love you so bad, I don't know what to do
Going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
Going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
I'm gonna have all you women under my command
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
I got a gypsy woman givin' me advice
I got a gypsy woman givin' me advice
I got a whole lottsa tricks keepin' her around
Bruno Harvelot
O cara era foda, sempre cantava várias versões de diversos cantores e bandas. Essa em especial "I got my mojo working" ficou excelente.
Georgw Wales
this should be released as a single got number 1 written all over it. top class
Bill Melton
You are RIGHT, should a been/ be released as a single.
Lourdes Taveira
É fantástico ver ,Elvis cantando com tanta paixão que Maravilha de homem..♥️🎶🎶🥀🥀🤝🤝🎼👏🌻🌻🥀🥀🥀🎶🎶♥️♥️🎶🎶♥️🎶🎶♥️🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🤝
Mrs. Bollino
The man could sing the heck out of any song.
John
I am mesmerized by his presence on stage. Those suits were unbelievable! When he was in shape he look incredible. The karate kicks and moves. Dude had absolutely everything a front man could possibly dream of!
Albert Patterson
This really is a good two song medley: Muddy Waters' "Got My Mojo Working" and Priscilla Bowman with Big Jay McShann's "Hands Off Him". Never thought of putting the two together, but that's why Elvis is Elvis.
the king
Elvis is and always will be the Greatest singer of all time.
Winter Walker
@H.P. Lovecraft
Absolutely!❤️
Perfect word for such a great description!!
Mark Holliday
I love the undubbed master. It rocks so much more than the overdubbed version included in Love Letters from Elvis. The overdubbed bass and horns in the finished product change from a rocking jam to something a little less exciting in my humble opinion. I could listen to this version for days on end.