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.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Could I tell you once again somehow (oh)?
Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you?
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow?
Have I told you why the nights are long
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I'm no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I'm no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
The song "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" by Elvis Presley is a beautiful expression of love and devotion. The song starts with a question, asking the love interest if they have been told how much they are loved. The singer then asks if they could say it again, just to make sure that their love is felt and understood. He adds that he has told them with all his heart and soul how much he adores them.
The second verse continues the same theme, asking if the love interest knows that they are always on the singer's mind, even in their dreams. The singer explains that when they are apart, the nights seem longer, and they yearn for their love. He then professes his love and devotion, stating that he cannot live without their love and that his heart would break in two if he were to lose them.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of love in the singer's life and his need to express it. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, as the singer puts his heart on the line and expresses his love openly and honestly.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you?
I want to reassure you that my love for you is still strong, and I hope you remember that.
Could I tell you once again somehow (oh)?
I know I've said it many times before, but I hope you don't mind me telling you again how much I love you.
Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you?
I want to emphasize how much I truly love and cherish you with all my being.
Well darling I'm telling you now
I don't want to waste any more time - I need you to know how much I love you right at this moment.
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Even in my dreams, you're always on my mind and in my heart.
Every dream I dream is you somehow?
You bring so much joy and happiness into my life that I can't help but dream about you.
Have I told you why the nights are long
When you're not with me, time seems to stand still and the nights feel endless because I miss you so much.
When you're not with me?
I need you by my side to feel complete and happy.
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
I'm not afraid to express my feelings - I want you to know how much I love you and how much you mean to me.
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
You're such an important part of my life that I can't imagine living without you - the thought of losing you is unbearable.
I'm no good without you anyhow
You make me a better person and I need you in my life to be happy and fulfilled.
And have I told you lately that I love you
I don't want you to ever doubt my love for you, so I want to make sure I tell you often how much I love you.
Well darling (darling) I'm telling you now (telling you now)
In case you haven't heard it enough, I want you to know loud and clear how much I love and adore you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT WISEMAN
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@johnygail
surely I'm not the only one that knew that this wasn't Elvis...after mmm maybe 2 seconds!!
@jwalk444
My dad sang this to me while I was growing up 😢 As I got bigger he changed the lyrics to " medium sized darlin" instead of little darlin... he's sooo cute❤
@jwalk444
@Julie Bury Yes! If everyone could have a dad like mine the world would be a completely different place. And he would gladly be everyone's dad 😁
@veraluciamottadeoliveira5006
Ola boa noite que maravilha o video a musica linda elvis forever
@chamellesway8424
❤️❤️❤️❤️ RIP dad
@tomhughes8540
@@jwalk444 aaaaqa
@benergy100k2
Kudos to your dad and thank you for sharing this little story with us.
@leonreckerman4000
It gives glory to God.
@Esico6
And he deserves all of it.
@brianjohnson6053
Kneel before no man but burn my knees for the true son