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.
I'L Remember You
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Long after this endless summer has gone
I'll be lonely oh so lonely
Living only to remember you
I'll remember too
Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze
Your sweet laughter, mornings after
To your arms someday I'll return to stay
Till then I will remember too
Every bright start we made wishes upon
Love me always, promise always
Oooh, you'll remember too
I'll remember you
Elvis Presley's song "I'll Remember You" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks of love and loss. The lyrics convey a sense of deep sorrow and longing for a lost love that the singer cannot forget, even as time passes. In the first verse, the singer states that he will remember his love even after the summer has passed and he will be lonely living only to remember his lost love. The second verse speaks of the singer's memories of his love's soft voice and sweet laughter, which he will always carry with him.
The lyrics are filled with imagery and metaphors that make the song even more poignant. For example, the line "Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze" conjures up a sense of serenity and calmness, while the line "Every bright star we made wishes upon" speaks of the hope and dreams that the couple once shared. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer promises to return to his lost love's arms someday and they will both remember their love.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Remember You" are a testament to the power of memory and love. They speak of the enduring nature of love and the pain of losing someone you care for deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll remember you
The singer promises to carry the memory of the person with them forever
Long after this endless summer has gone
Even after this happy time (referred to as 'summer') has ended, the singer will still remember the person
I'll be lonely oh so lonely
Living only to remember you
The singer will feel sadness and solitude without the person, and their memories of them will be their only comfort
I'll remember too
Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze
The singer will remember the person's gentle, calming voice like a pleasant summer wind
Your sweet laughter, mornings after
The singer will remember the person's cheerful laughter and the peaceful moments after a restful night's sleep together
Ever after, I'll remember you
The singer promises to keep the memory of the person with them always, throughout their lifetime
To your arms someday I'll return to stay
Till then I will remember too
The singer hopes to reunite with the person and stay with them again in the future, while they continue to cherish the memories they have until then
Every bright start we made wishes upon
Love me always, promise always
Oooh, you'll remember too
The singer recalls the happy memories of when they made wishes together under the stars, and asks the person to always love them and keep their promises, suggesting that the person will also remember these moments fondly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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Fely Daguio
This the man who sings his soul out!!! I love listening to his songs again and again!!! That cool voice!!! OMG!!! Ill always remember you!!!
Patricia Ross
Most beautiful man and voice. No one could ever take his place. Love him still and forever. R I P ❤️ ❤️❤️
Ellen Nunes
Música e voz angelical!
I love you Elvis ❤🇧🇷
Cynthia Smith
I love Elvis Presley so much. His voice is pure gold. He is the only singer I have ever fell for. He is pure magic, when he sing's. 🌹🌹🌹🌹.... His Gospel song's ,I cry everytime I listen to them. He bring's warmth to my ❤️❤️❤️ heart!! I listen to them everyday in my car when I drive😌😌😌... Rest in peace you beautiful man, with the golden voice, mat God lift you up to peace...🥀🥀🥀🥀🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️...
Karen
Just cant get enough
amazing voice touches your soul
😂❤️👼🇱🇷💋
Amina Mina
An angel voice.
Françoise Van de Walle
I am so sorry that some people don't remember the deep feelings of Mr. Presley . Well i do because he was also a humain being and as a mother a understand his pain and love as we all have . Greetings to you all from Francoise. X
Isabel Segovia marques
I share.
Robert Smith
The one and only Elvis Presley what a gift that was gifted to him and from him the gift that he gave all of us he always put 100%, he said the people deserve nothing but the best oh how people didn't know back in the early days what a mark he left on this world heavy we all love our Elvis here in the US today tomorrow and forever
A.C. Bernardo
Well said.I wish I could have been there for him as a friend to hug him in his darkest moments....I ' ll remember you,der Elvis....forever until my last day...🎼🎶💞♥️🎼🎤♥️💞