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.
Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Well, I found a new place to dwell
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
Well, I'm so lonely
I'll be so lonely, I could die
Although it's always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
They get so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Now, the bellhop's tears keep flowin'
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
And they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they are so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Well, now, if your baby leaves you
And you got a tale to tell
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel
Where you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Well, you will be lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
Although it's always crowded
But you still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Where they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they're so lonely
They'll be so lonely, they could die
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley is a classic song with enduring popularity from the 1950s. The lyrics of the song tell a story of a heartbroken man who has lost his love and has found himself in a place known as Heartbreak Hotel. It is a place where all the broken-hearted lovers come to cry and be lonely. The hotel is situated down a lonely street, and although it is always crowded, there is always room for someone to cry in their gloom.
The lyrics suggest a place where the desolate and broken-hearted can find some solace. The chorus of the song, "I'll be so lonely, I could die," highlights the despair many people feel after a heartbreak. The hotel is so synonymous with heartbreak that even the bellhop's tears keep flowing, and the desk clerk is dressed in black. This imagery portrays the hotel as a place where tears are shed, and the occupants are in a state of constant mourning.
The song's lyrics capture the essence of heartache, and Elvis Presley's melancholic voice enhances the feeling. The song is a beautiful representation of the despair and loneliness that people feel when they lose a loved one. It is a recognition and validation of the pain, and it creates a sense of solidarity with others who have been through the same emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, since my baby left me
Ever since my lover departed, my life has been a mess
Well, I found a new place to dwell
I have discovered a new place to reside
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
It is located at the conclusion of an isolated boulevard
At Heartbreak Hotel
This establishment is called Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
When I am there, I will be incredibly lonely, my beloved
Well, I'm so lonely
Actually, I am very lonesome
I'll be so lonely, I could die
My loneliness is so severe that I may die from it
Although it's always crowded
Despite the fact that it is typically full
You still can find some room
You may still discover space
For broken hearted lovers
For individuals whose hearts have been shattered
To cry there in their gloom
Where they may weep and mourn in their despair
Be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
These people will feel lonely to an extreme extent, my beloved
They get so lonely
Their loneliness is overwhelming
They're so lonely, they could die
The intensity of their isolation may be deadly
Now, the bellhop's tears keep flowin'
The bellhop weeps on a regular basis
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
The receptionist is attired in all black
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
They have been on this sorrowful road for a very long time
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
They will never reminisce
And they get so, they get so lonely, baby
As a result, their isolation becomes more intense, my beloved
Well, they are so lonely
Truly, their degree of loneliness is staggering
They're so lonely, they could die
It is possible that their loneliness could kill them
Well, now, if your baby leaves you
In the event that your beloved departs from you
And you got a tale to tell
And you have a tale to recount
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
Simply stroll down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel
And arrive at the Heartbreak Hotel
Where you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Where you will feel incredibly lonely, my beloved
Well, you will be lonely
Indubitably, you will be lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
The intensity of your isolation may be fatal
Although it's always crowded
Despite the fact that it is usually full
But you still can find some room
You can still locate some space
For broken hearted lovers
For people whose hearts have been broken
To cry there in their gloom
So that they may weep and grieve in their despair
Where they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Where their isolation intensifies, my beloved
Well, they're so lonely
Incredibly lonely
They'll be so lonely, they could die
Their loneliness could result in their demise
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elvis Aaron Presley, Mae Boren Axton, Thomas R. Durden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Star Azevedo
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excellent thanks
LOVE
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Elvis Presley rules forever
Vicki Macdonald from Australia
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Ravin Jugdav
Born 67.loved his music in 70s.still listen in my 50s. RIP Legend 🙏
Michael Angelo Gonzales
Almost 60 years since it is released😊 btw I'm 18 years old and I like old songs especially those Elvis Presley medley😇and im proud to be one of them to hear a wonderful classic song.
Imani M
You have great taste :) I am 23 now but I loved Elvis when I was 18, too. He's one of my favorite artists!
John Wayner Krauser
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Hélène BELMONTE
He is a genious 🥰🥰🥰🥰
cynthia Rodriguez
Elvis's favorite song!
Jo Do
Sounds GREAT!! Thank You!!
Star Azevedo
...Good Stuff Right There...God Bless Y'all...
Não seja cruel ,com coração❤️de verdade🎵🎵🎵
excellent thanks
LOVE
🌍❤🎶🎶
LOVE
Elvis Presley rules forever
Vicki Macdonald from Australia
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excellent thanks
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