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.
Little Cabin Home On The Hill
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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It seems there's a longing for you still
Oh, but I just keep it there so I won't be alone
In our little cabin home on the hill
Oh, someone has taken you from me
And left me here all alone
Well, to listen to the rain to beat on my window pane
Oh, someone has taken you from me
And left me here all alone
But to listen to the rain to beat on my window pane
In our little cabin home on the hill
Oh, someone has taken you from me
And left me here all alone
To listen to the rain beat on my window pane
In our little cabin home on the hill
In our little cabin home on the hill
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's "Little Cabin on the Hill" speak of a powerful sense of longing and loneliness. The singer is alone without his beloved, and he feels an aching need for her presence. Despite this, he finds comfort in the memory of their home together, a small cabin nestled on a hillside. He keeps the memory close to him, helping him to feel less alone even while she is gone.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer is alone, but using slightly different phrasing each time. The repetition creates a sense of urgency and sadness, as we can feel the singer's desperation to be reunited with his love. The final verse alludes to the idea that someone has taken the singer's beloved away, leaving him to deal with the pain of loss. But even in the darkest moments, he still finds comfort in the memory of their home, and the sound of the rain on his window.
This song is emblematic of Elvis Presley's style, which often focused on themes of love, longing, and nostalgia. Through his powerful voice and emotive lyrics, Elvis was able to capture the essence of the human experience, bringing his listeners along with him through the highs and lows of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'm alone without you my dear
I am feeling lonely tonight without you. Your absence has made me feel lonely.
It seems there's a longing for you still
Despite your absence, I still long for you. I feel your presence even though you're not here.
Oh, but I just keep it there so I won't be alone
I try to suppress my emotions for you, so that I don't feel alone. I hold on to these feelings to feel your presence.
In our little cabin home on the hill
Our home on the hill is where our memories are. The memories of our love, laughter, and happy moments shared together.
Oh, someone has taken you from me
You have been taken away from me by someone or something, and I feel lost without you.
And left me here all alone
I am left all alone, without you by my side. Your absence has left a void in my life.
Well, to listen to the rain to beat on my window pane
The sound of the rain hitting my windowpane reminds me of you. I find solace in listening to it, as it makes me feel closer to you.
In our little cabin home on the hill, well, oh
Our home on the hill is where our memories are, and it's where I can feel closest to you. I long to be there with you.
To listen to the rain beat on my window pane
The sound of the rain reminds me of the times we spent together, and it brings me comfort even though you're not here.
In our little cabin home on the hill
Our little cabin home on the hill is where we shared our happiest moments. It's where I feel closest to you, even though you're not here.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Lester Flatt, Bill Monroe
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