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.
Let Yourself Go
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Trust me honey everything's gonna be all right
You gotta do like I do there ain't nothing to it
Listen to me baby anybody can do it
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Now don't be afraid just relax and take it real slow
Cool it baby you ain't got no place to go
Just put your arms around me real tight
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
All you need is just a little rehearsal
The first thing that you know
You'll be ready for the grand finale
So come on baby let's go
Let's go, let's go' let's go
Let's go
Take a real deep breath and put your warm red lips on mine
Just do like I tell you, everything's gonna be just fine
Kiss me nice and easy, take your time
Baby I'm the only one here in line
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Let yourself go right now yeh! let yourself go
Let yourself go right now yeh! let yourself go
Yeh! let yourself go
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
In Elvis Presley's song "Let Yourself Go," the singer is coaxing and urging his partner to let go of their fears and doubts and allow themselves to fully experience and enjoy love. The lyrics are filled with encouragement and confidence that everything will be alright if they just trust and follow the singer's lead. The song's verses describe simple and easy-to-follow steps that the partner needs to take in order to fully let go and embrace their love with the singer. For instance, the singer instructs his partner to relax, cool it, and to not fight. The chorus repeats the phrase "let yourself go," emphasizing the idea that the partner needs to allow themselves to fully surrender to the experience and let their love take over.
Throughout the song, the singer's language is both direct and gentle, empowering his partner to take the lead in their own self-love journey. Elvis also encourages his partner to take their time, practice, and not be afraid of making mistakes. He notes that with a little bit of rehearsal, his partner will be ready for the "grand finale," emphasizing that love is a journey and not a destination.
The song is a beautiful and inspiring message that encourages people to embrace their love fully, trust in themselves, and not be afraid to take risks. By encouraging people to "let themselves go" and completely surrender to the experience of love, Elvis Presley created a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Well baby I'm gonna teach you what love's all about tonight
Tonight, I will make sure you understand what love truly means.
Trust me honey everything's gonna be all right
Have faith in me, everything will be fine.
You gotta do like I do there ain't nothing to it
Just follow my lead, it's not hard at all.
Listen to me baby anybody can do it
It's so easy, anyone can do it if they just listen to my instructions.
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Just relax and let your feelings take over. Don't hold back.
Now don't be afraid just relax and take it real slow
Don't worry, take your time and enjoy the moment.
Cool it baby you ain't got no place to go
Just calm down, you don't have anywhere else to be right now.
Just put your arms around me real tight
Hold me close with your arms.
Enjoy yourself baby don't fight
Have fun and don't resist the feeling.
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Repeat of line 5.
All you need is just a little rehearsal
Just a bit of practice is all you need.
The first thing that you know
Before you know it.
You'll be ready for the grand finale
You'll be prepared for the climax.
So come on baby let's go
Let's get started and enjoy ourselves.
Let's go, let's go' let's go
Let's do it, let's do it, let's do it!
Let's go
Repeat of line 14.
Take a real deep breath and put your warm red lips on mine
Breathe deeply and kiss me passionately.
Just do like I tell you, everything's gonna be just fine
Follow my lead and everything will be okay.
Kiss me nice and easy, take your time
Kiss me gently and savor the moment.
Baby I'm the only one here in line
You only have to focus on me right now, no one else.
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Repeat of line 5.
Let yourself go right now yeh! let yourself go
Don't hold back any longer, just let your emotions take over.
Let yourself go right now yeh! let yourself go
Repeat of line 22.
Yeh! let yourself go
Just go for it, don't hold back.
All you gotta do is just let yourself go
Repeat of line 5.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOY BYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andyba.8501
I am literally obsessed with this whole Comeback Special, I can´t explain it. Everything is just perfect.
@annekayser8042
Yeah I watch it a lot too watching it now
@OctPSfever
The best production ever. I love the extra footages more than final cut. Steve Binder n his crew were ahead of time. Guitar man, Gospel to If I can dream...They nailed it. Guitar man is about Elvis. After fames are ashed, the only thing left is his guitar. How about Gospel? Lastly, my favorite If I can dream the song...Compared to 2022 new movie Elvis, 1968 comeback special is real Elvis.
@YZippy
Lightning in a bottle
@marilynpresley2am
Me too. The whole Special was the first I ever saw of Elvis three years ago. I was absolutely obsessed and literally watched it over and over again everyday for a month. Still can’t get enough of it lol
@andyba.8501
@Presley 2am Same here.
@kimberlydavis7970
His smile at 1:29 is amazing. He was so handsome.
@hendaengelbrecht6917
Hmmmm, sounds. "naughty but nice" !! 😲👿Women 👿!!!
@cherrylane6751
I bet women 😍flocked😍 to that cheeky Elvis 😎boy smile😉 😊 😉xx❤🎤😎
@christianowens7544
46 presidents, only one king