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 popularβand 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.
Long Tall Sally
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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He claim he got the misery but he's havin' lots of fun, oh baby
Yea-a-ah, baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight
Well, long tall Sally she's built for speed
She got everything that uncle John need, oh baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight
Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-headed Sally
He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley, oh baby
Yea-a-ah, baby
Oh, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight
Well, long tall Sally she's built sweet
She got everything that uncle John need, oh baby
Yea-a-ah, baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight
You know, I saw Uncle John with bald-headed Sally
He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley, oh baby
Yea-a-ah, baby
Oh, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, go!
I wanna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun, havin' some fun tonight
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "Long Tall Sally" tell a story about a man named Uncle John, who claims to be unhappy but is actually having fun. The singer suggests that he plans to tell Aunt Mary about Uncle John's behavior. The lyrics also discuss a woman named Long Tall Sally, who is described as being built for speed and having everything Uncle John needs. The song ends with the singer expressing a desire to have some fun.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in a few different ways. It is possible to view the lyrics as celebrating rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The singer may see Uncle John's behavior as a way of rejecting conformity and embracing a more wild and enjoyable lifestyle. Additionally, Long Tall Sally could be seen as a symbol of freedom and excitement. The singer may be urging others to embrace their true desires and live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna tell Aunt Mary about Uncle John
I am going to let Aunt Mary know about Uncle John
He claim he got the misery but he's havin' lots of fun, oh baby
He claims to be unhappy but he is having fun
Yea-a-ah, baby
Yes, baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, baby
Wow, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight
I am having fun tonight
Well, long tall Sally she's built for speed
Long and tall Sally is fast and agile
She got everything that uncle John need, oh baby
She has everything Uncle John wants
Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-headed Sally
I saw Uncle John with a woman with no hair, Sally
He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley, oh baby
He saw Aunt Mary coming and went back into the alley
Oh, baby
Oh, wow
You know, I saw Uncle John with bald-headed Sally
You know, I saw Uncle John with a woman with no hair, Sally
go!
Go have some fun
I wanna have some fun tonight
I want to have fun tonight
Everything's all right
Everything is good
Have some fun, havin' some fun tonight
Have fun, enjoying yourself tonight
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Robert Blackwell
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@drummer8680
I went to this show. A comedian was the warm up act
@santiagovictor2004
Ronnie tutt, solid solid drummer
@carlosfigueiredo9338
ELVIS AARON PRESLEY IS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL!ALOHA BODY SURF BIG WAVES!
@carlosfigueiredo9338
ELVIS AARON PRESLEY IS THE ROCK AND ROLL KING!RIP!
@chazza3670
Iβm 7 years old and I love Elvis Presley best ever
@marciachaves8129
Wow!! 7 years old?? What wonderful!!!
@chazza3670
Yeah I know not allot of 7 year olds listen to Elvis
@chazza3670
Demon Rose I actually went to see a tribute artist and he called out my name
@killerwhale5
Im 37 i always love him
@Rouge31
Good kid.