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.
Kissin' Cousins
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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She's a distant cousin but she's not too distant with me
We'll kiss all night
I'll squeeze her tight
But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
She can give a lot and she's got a lot to give
We'll kiss all night
I'll squeeze her tight
But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
Yes we're all cousins, that's what I believe
Because we're children of Adam and Eve
I got a girl and she wants a lot of love
That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of
We'll kiss all night
I'll squeeze her tight
But we're kissin' cousins 'n that'll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We'll be kissin' cousins that'll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
Yes we're all cousins, that's what I believe
Because we're children of Adam and Eve
I got a girl and she wants a lot of love
That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of
We'll kiss all night
I'll squeeze her tight
But we'll be kissin' cousins 'n that'll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We'll be kissin' cousins that'll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We'll be kissin' cousins that's what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
The lyrics of "Kissin' Cousins" by Elvis Presley are about a man who is in love with a distant cousin. He admits that they kiss all night and that he squeezes her tight, but he justifies their behavior by claiming that "we're all cousins" and that "that's what makes it all right." He then goes on to sing about how much trouble his girl wants and how much he needs it.
The song has a controversial theme and was considered to be highly inappropriate by some listeners when it was first released. Although it was a hit for Presley, it received a lot of criticism and was not generally as well-received as some of his other hits. Some interpret the song as a commentary on morality and acceptable behavior, while others see it as a celebration of forbidden love.
Regardless of its controversial nature, "Kissin' Cousins" is a classic Elvis tune that holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. Its catchy melody, upbeat pace, and romantic lyrics make it a favorite for many people to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've got a gal, she's as cute as she can be
I am in a relationship with a really great girl who I find incredibly attractive.
She's a distant cousin but she's not too distant with me
Technically, she is my cousin, but we are not closely related and we have a close relationship.
We'll kiss all night
We will engage in extremely passionate kissing for hours.
I'll squeeze her tight
I will hold her close to me and embrace her tightly while we kiss.
But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right
Although we are related, the fact that we are only distant cousins makes it acceptable for us to engage in a romantic relationship.
Oh I've got a girl and she taught me how to live
My girlfriend has had a profound impact on my life and has taught me many valuable lessons.
She can give a lot and she's got a lot to give
My girlfriend is incredibly generous and has much to offer in our relationship.
Yes we're all cousins, that's what I believe
I believe that all humans, ultimately, are related to one another through our common ancestors.
Because we're children of Adam and Eve
I believe that all humans are descended from the biblical figures of Adam and Eve.
I got a girl and she wants a lot of love
My girlfriend has a deep need for affection and love.
That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of
I am willing to deal with the ups and downs of a passionate relationship in order to give my girlfriend the love and affection she craves.
But we'll be kissin' cousins 'n that'll make it all right
Even though our relationship may be considered taboo by some, the fact that we are distant cousins makes it acceptable in our eyes.
We'll be kissin' cousins that'll make it all right
As long as our affectionate relationship remains contained within the boundaries of cousinhood, we believe that it is acceptable.
We'll be kissin' cousins that's what makes it all right
Although some may frown upon our romantic relationship, the fact that we are only distant cousins makes it acceptable in our eyes.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgejuniorleedom4476
Strongly disagree. This movie isn't even as good as the Beach/Bikini movies of the same era.
Parker milked his star for quick bucks and Presley never stood up to him.
Did Parker have blackmail material?
Why else wouldn't A Real Man stand up to his puppet-master? Where was his spine?
Or another part of his anatomy? Wonder if Parker deliberately feed him pills?
E.P. was offered A Star Is Born (1976).
Barbara and Elvis in a A picture!
Imagine how great that would have been.😍
Elvis could act, but by then was a drugged out husk soon to leave us.
What might have -- should have--- been.🤔
@SOCORROSILVA-in7px
@@coxkelly219
For your personal information that girl, Ginger Rogers, didn't appear in Batman as Batgirl.
Have you ever google it before?
Well, here are four hints for you.
And they are as follows:
1. Her name appear in the list of characters.
2. Her initials are Y. C. (who played Batgirl in the third season of Batman).
3. She has black hair and wears a red dress on.
and
4. At approximately 0:08 she is next to Josh Morgan.
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@georgejuniorleedom4476
Russian troll? Noooo.
Just a normal 😏Russian Woman, reacting like all women everywhere.
Imagine if Elvis had gone repeatedly to sperm bank? Millions of Elvii!*
😍😍😍😍EVERYWHERE!😍😍😍
*Elvises is too awkward.
@Lubbylove89
People can say what they want but all of his movies put me in a good mood. They're cheesy and fun. The soundtrack to Kissin' Cousins is really catchy too!
@brendamyers6320
his parents were cousins from my understanding.
@dreamsinblackandwhite1025
i agree even though i feel a bit ashamed...but indeed the more i listen to them the more i love them (I started by absolutely discarding them from all my playlists and now i am singing them on the way to work)
@lacadam
@@brendamyers6320 No they weren't
@muffs55mercury61
Elvis may have fallen from his peak that was a few years earlier but this song reminds me of more simpler and happier times. My brother bought me the 45 and I still have it today. Vietnam was still some months into the future.
@25lover25
sweet home alabama
@patriciajrs46
This is one of my favorite songs. I loved this movie.
@KS_26
Say what you will about Elvis movies but the soundtracks are always amazing!!! ❤️
@RFED2O
THE KING OF EVERYTHING !!
@mariali3512
Thank you very much, Elvis Presley, for uploading this lovely and romantic video so that I can see it whenever I want to see it again.
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