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.
Hi-Heel Sneakers
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Put on your red dress baby 'cause we're going out tonight, yeah!
Well now wear some boxing gloves in case some fool might start a fight
You know what I'm sayin'
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, put your wig hat on your head, oh yeah!
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, slap that wig right on your head, yeah!
Well I'm pretty sure now baby, pretty soon you're gonna knock 'em dead
Oh gonna mess around baby
All right!
Da da da da...
Put on your red dress baby 'cause we're going out tonight, oh yeah!
Put on your red dress baby 'cause we're going out tonight, yeah!
Well now wear some boxing gloves in case some fool might start a fight
You know what I'm sayin'
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, put your wig hat on your head, oh yeah!
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, slap that wig right on your head, yeah!
Well I'm pretty sure now baby, pretty soon you're gonna knock 'em dead
Walk around baby!
Da da da...
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, put your wig hat on your head, oh yeah!
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, slap that wig right on your head, yeah!
Well I'm pretty sure now baby, pretty soon you're gonna knock 'em dead
All right take it home baby!
Da da da...
The lyrics of "Hi-Heel Sneakers" by Elvis Presley is about a man who is looking forward to a night out with his significant other. He encourages her to dress up for the occasion and put on her red dress and hi-heel sneakers, all the while warning her to take precautions like wearing boxing gloves, just in case some fool tries to start a fight with them. The song praises the woman's beauty and confidence, and the singer is confident that she will "knock 'em dead".
Elvis delivers these lyrics in his signature style, with a rollicking rhythm and a touch of swagger. He imbues the song with a sense of fun and excitement, perfectly capturing the feeling of anticipation before a big night out. The lyrics are relatively simple, but the infectious melody and Elvis' charismatic performance make it a classic that is still enjoyed today.
Overall, "Hi-Heel Sneakers" is a fun, upbeat song that showcases Elvis' unique talents as a performer. Through its lyrics about dressing up and going out, the song captures the spirit of youth and adventure that defined the rock and roll era.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on your red dress baby 'cause we're going out tonight, oh yeah!
You should dress up, wear a red dress, because we're going out tonight.
Well now wear some boxing gloves in case some fool might start a fight
You should also bring boxing gloves with you, just in case someone tries to start a fight.
Put on your hi-heel sneakers, put your wig hat on your head, oh yeah!
In addition to the dress and gloves, put on your hi-heel sneakers and your wig hat on your head.
Well I'm pretty sure now baby, pretty soon you're gonna knock 'em dead
With the outfit you've got on, you're going to look great and really impress people.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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