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.
Hey Hey Hey
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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This boat will sparkle like a diamond when we get through
By the numbers there ain't much time
We're gonna start an assembly line
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
You get the hammer baby, you get the nails
You get the paint, you get the brush
'Cause we're gonna give it the special touch
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
We got a magic potion that will help us win
I don't know how to spell it but dip right in
Blako-oxy-tonic phosphate, it's the latest scoop
But that's all right girls you can call it "Goop"
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Work the sandpaper, hammer that nail
Tote that paintbrush and lift that pail
Get a rhythm going, nice and easy
Come on and use a little elbow greasy
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
O.K. girls, we're all through
I'm gonna tell you what we're gonna do
We'll fall right down and have some fun
And I'm gonna kiss you all one by one
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song "Hey Hey Hey" conveys the idea of teamwork and the rewards of hard work put together by a group of persons. The song begins with Elvis directing a group of girls on the activities they are supposed to do, which includes sandpapering, painting, hammering, and the rest of the assigned tasks. The performance is being likened to an assembly line where every person is assigned to specific tasks at regular intervals. Elvis encourages the girls to keep pushing forward and work together as a team to ensure they achieve their goal. He notes that there is no much time, and they have to work hard to get the job done.
Elvis Presley through the chorus, "Hey! Hey! Hey!" shows his energetic involvement in what is happening, and it encourages the team to keep pushing forward. The use of Blako-oxy-tonic phosphate, a made-up name, adds a touch of humor to the song. Elvis refers to it as "Goop," which is pretty easier to remember. Overall, the song invokes a sense of teamwork, commitment, and fun, and the listeners are left with a sense of accomplishment as the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
All right girls, I'll show you what to do
Elvis is going to lead the girls and guide them through the process.
This boat will sparkle like a diamond when we get through
The boat will be made to look very beautiful after they finish working on it.
By the numbers there ain't much time
They need to work efficiently because they're working against the clock.
We're gonna start an assembly line
They're going to set up a system to work in an organized manner.
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
A catchy and upbeat chorus to energize the girls and keep them motivated.
You get the sandpaper, you get the pails
Elvis is delegating tasks to the girls and telling them what equipment to use.
You get the hammer baby, you get the nails
More delegation of tasks and equipment.
You get the paint, you get the brush
Even more delegation of tasks and equipment.
'Cause we're gonna give it the special touch
They're going to make the boat look unique and different from others.
We got a magic potion that will help us win
Elvis has some kind of secret ingredient that will make their work successful.
I don't know how to spell it but dip right in
Elvis is telling the girls to use the magic potion without worrying about how to spell it.
Blako-oxy-tonic phosphate, it's the latest scoop
The magic potion is a made-up name and a joke, not a real product.
But that's all right girls you can call it "Goop"
Elvis is giving the magic potion a nickname that's easy for the girls to remember and use.
Work the sandpaper, hammer that nail
Elvis is reminding the girls what they need to do with the equipment they were given.
Tote that paintbrush and lift that pail
More confirmation of what the girls need to do with the equipment.
Get a rhythm going, nice and easy
Elvis is telling the girls to work efficiently and in a good flow.
Come on and use a little elbow greasy
Elvis is telling the girls that they need to work hard and use some muscle to get the job done.
O.K. girls, we're all through
They finished working on the boat.
I'm gonna tell you what we're gonna do
Elvis has a plan for what they will do next.
We'll fall right down and have some fun
They finished working hard so now they can relax and have a good time.
And I'm gonna kiss you all one by one
Elvis is making a playful remark and showing appreciation for the girls' work.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOY BYERS
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Ruth Bashford
It has been said that Elvis hated many of the films he made after leaving the army. Its a tribute to his acting ability that he always looks as if he's enjoying himself in these movies.
Kapten RedNeckZ
He wanted to do the first films.. not the rest but he had no choice since he had a contract
David Gibbs
A silly song from a silly movie.But the King as he always did makes it work.I have read on many occasions that Elvis said this was his least favorite film but I loved it when I saw it at the cinema when I was 12 years old.I had to wait a few years to buy the soundtrack LP and have still got it 50 years later though I have updated to cd also.There are some real little gems on it and I play it to this day.Elvis movies have always been given a bad press by snooty critics but they gave joy to millions as did his wonderful voice.Thank you for this video.
elvicare35
Right on!!!!!
Sandra Berube
This is very lovely lovely great song & great dancing around, 👏👏💃🎶🎼💃🎼🎶💃👏👏💞♥️💞♥️👍🇨🇦2021
maggieshome
Bless what a fun song
Hugeroost
O man, back in the day when all the hot women didnt shave their kitty, prolly the single worst thing about today's hottie, or hell today's women period
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Jay Alex Price
Elvis (GOOP) - Gwyneth Paltrow HaHa