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.
If Every Day Was Like Christmas
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Saying Christmas is near
They ring out to tell the world
That this is the season of cheer
I hear a choir
Singing sweetly somewhere
And a glow fills my heart
As the sound of their singing fills the air
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
What a wonderful world this would be
I hear a child
Telling Santa what to bring
And a smile upon his tiny face
Is worth more to me than anything
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
What a wonderful world this would be
Elvis Presley's "If Every Day Was Like Christmas" is a joyous and hopeful ode to the holiday season. The song speaks of the joy and magic that Christmas brings and the hope that we could carry those feelings throughout the year. The lyrics begin with the sound of bells ringing in the air, proclaiming that Christmas is near and that this is the season of cheer. The bells serve as a reminder to everyone that the season is about more than just presents and materialistic things, but also about spreading love and happiness.
The song then moves on to describe the sounds of a choir singing sweetly, and the effect it has on the singer's heart. The sound of their singing fills the air and brings about a sense of peace with the world. The lyrics paint the choir's singing as a unifying force, bringing people together and filling them with a sense of hope and optimism.
The song's chorus speaks to the singer's desire for the feelings of Christmas to last beyond the holiday season. He wonders why every day can't be like Christmas, and why that feeling of joy, peace, and love can't go on endlessly. The lyrics paint a picture of a world that would be wonderful if every day could be like Christmas, where people spread joy and good cheer to one another all year round.
Overall, "If Every Day Was Like Christmas" is a hopeful and optimistic song about the power of the holiday season to bring people together and spread happiness. It speaks to the universality of Christmas and the hope that its message of hope and love can extend beyond the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the bells
I notice the sound of Christmas bells.
Saying Christmas is near
These bells indicate that Christmas is almost here.
They ring out to tell the world
These bells make a loud noise to broadcast a message around the world.
That this is the season of cheer
The message being broadcast is that this is the time for happiness and celebration.
I hear a choir
I listen to a group of singers.
Singing sweetly somewhere
The singers are producing pleasing and melodic sounds in a certain location.
And a glow fills my heart
My heart is filled with a warm and happy feeling.
I'at peace with the world
I feel calm and content with everything around me.
As the sound of their singing fills the air
Their singing is echoing and surrounding me all around.
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
I wonder why every single day cannot be as enjoyable as Christmas day.
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly
I wish the positive emotions that come with Christmas could be present indefinitely.
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
If every day could be as festive and joyful as Christmas day.
What a wonderful world this would be
The world would be a truly amazing and exceptional place.
I hear a child
I listen to a young person who is likely excited and enthusiastic.
Telling Santa what to bring
The child is sharing their desires for gifts with Santa Claus.
And a smile upon his tiny face
The child is experiencing a happy moment, with a smile on their small face.
Is worth more to me than anything
This child's happiness is priceless to me and of greater value than anything that one could buy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RED WEST
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I hear the bells Saying Christmas is near
They ring out to tell the world
That this is the season of cheer
I hear a choir Singing sweetly somewhere
And a glow fills my heart
I'm at peace with the world
As the sound of their singing fills the air
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
What a wonderful world this would be
I hear a child Telling Santa what to bring
And a smile upon his tiny face
Is worth more to me than anything
christian baptiste
The golden voice from the angel thank you Elvis Presley for your golden voice🌹🌹🎉
Barbara Markland
MY DEAR ELVIS AND ALL THAT LOVE HIM THIS SONG SAYS IT ALL FOR ALL. SO I WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WITH LOVE AND PEACE IN YOUR HEARTS.💥
Searcher 1
This song is my Fav Xmas song he sings. SO simple a song but his voice is , much as with his other Spiritual music, HIs voice is so prominent. So pure. Just can't get enough. His voice was a gift from God Himself.
Michael Duhon
Mine too! My favorite Christmas song because of the words written by Red West... and his feelings... and presenting it to Elvis from him as every day with Elvis was like Christmas and this feeling puts me in a spiritual world of total bliss hearing it! Rip Elvis and Red West. God bless you both!
Cat
Always brings a tear to my eyes.
So much love in one simple song.
God Bless everyone this holiday season!
Elvis is singing in the Lords heavenly choir. 🥰😪❤❤❤
PUSAKGAOK
The voice of an angel ❤️
Mr. CheeseBurger 🍔
The amazing Elvis Presley 👌🏻✨
CjC Adventures
I've always loved this song at Christmas it has so much meaning and truth why can't every day be like Christmas ☃️🌲❤️
BSimms
my absolute favorite Christmas song, God bless Elvis and God bless Christmas
Nolda Smaak
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