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.
Look Out the Window
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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`Cos sooner or later talent must win out
Look out Broadway, we`re comin` fast
Now we`re gonna see our names in lights at last
No more hot dogs at Sloppy Joe`s
We`re gonna dine on steak and wine at Del Monaco`s
Rich or poor it`s great to have dough
That`s one thing we know
Signing cheques and contracts and autographs
We`re up for N-E-W why-O-are-K
Look out, look out Broadway
I want to see all the hustle and bustle
Maybe I can get a date with Lilian Russell
I want to go out with Diamond Jim
Yeh, if he gives you a diamond what will you give to him
Blow the trumpets and beat on the drum
Big time here we come
No more cheap hotels and one night stands
We`ll knock Tin Pan Alley flat on its pans
They`ll see that we`ve got class with a capital K
Look out, look out Broadway
Look out!
The song "Look Out Broadway" by Elvis Presley is an enthusiastic and optimistic anthem that speaks to the hopefulness of young performers who are pursuing their dreams. The lyrics describe the journey and aspirations of these performers who have never lost faith in their talent and are confident that they will make it big on Broadway. The first couple of lines, "We never got discouraged, we never had a doubt, 'Cos sooner or later talent must win out," sets the tone and the message of the song.
The song goes on to describe the glamorous lifestyle that Broadway offers, from dining at fancy restaurants to signing contracts and autographs. The singer dreams of rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, mentioning Lilian Russell and Diamond Jim, and even imagines the sound of the trumpets and drums heralding their arrival. The last lines, "They’ll see that we’ve got class with a capital K, look out, look out Broadway" express the confidence of the singer and his team, that they have what it takes to succeed in the world of showbiz.
Overall, Elvis Presley's "Look Out Broadway" is a fun and lively ode to ambition and perseverance, inspired by the magic and excitement of Broadway.
Line by Line Meaning
We never got discouraged, we never had a doubt
We always believed in ourselves and our talent
Cos sooner or later talent must win out
Because eventually, talent will triumph
Look out Broadway, we`re comin` fast
Brace yourself, Broadway, because here we come, fast and furious
Now we`re gonna see our names in lights at last
We'll finally achieve fame and recognition, and see our names up in lights
No more hot dogs at Sloppy Joe`s
We won't be settling for cheap food anymore, like hot dogs at Sloppy Joe's
We`re gonna dine on steak and wine at Del Monaco`s
We'll be able to afford finer things and dine at fancier restaurants like Del Monaco's
Rich or poor it`s great to have dough
Whether you're rich or poor, having money is great
That`s one thing we know
And that's something we're sure of
Lots of fun, lots of laughs
We'll have a blast and share plenty of laughs
Signing cheques and contracts and autographs
We'll be signing plenty of cheques, contracts, and autographs
We`re up for N-E-W why-O-are-K
We're ready for New York
Look out, look out Broadway
Broadway, prepare yourself!
I want to see all the hustle and bustle
I want to experience the excitement and energy of the city
Maybe I can get a date with Lilian Russell
Perhaps I can even score a date with Lilian Russell
I want to go out with Diamond Jim
I'd love to go out with Diamond Jim
Yeh, if he gives you a diamond what will you give to him
If he gives you a diamond, what will you give in return?
Blow the trumpets and beat on the drum
Let's make some noise!
Big time here we come
We're headed for the big time!
No more cheap hotels and one night stands
We won't be settling for cheap accommodations and one-night stands
We`ll knock Tin Pan Alley flat on its pans
We'll revolutionize the music industry and surpass even Tin Pan Alley's success
They`ll see that we`ve got class with a capital K
Everyone will recognize that we have class and sophistication, with a capital K
Look out, look out Broadway
Broadway, watch out!
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, NADEL MUSIC
Written by: FRED WISE, RANDY STARR
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tallorder9
There's no one like Elvis. The best.
an Y
Wonderful young Elvis, his vocals so passionate and sincere. He really was a great actor, had he been given the chance who knows what he could have gone on to achieve.
These lyrics make me think of how Elvis must have been thinking at his saddest times, alone in pain and full of deep regrets. The lyrics actually mirror his life. So sad.
Sara García Fernández
This man was all that could be beautiful in the world...
Felipe Felipe
Elvis Presley é um mito do rock
Carrie Bowlen
Great song and awesome voice!
Maria da Graça do Prado Cedro
Obrigada por nos brindar com tanta beleza e talento . Parabéns por esse presente .
Zoe ob
Can't beat this man! :') what a legend <3
Suzana Marić
Presladak ❤️ predivan ❤️ neponovljiv ❤️🙏💯
Elvis Presley Records
Great country song from my favourite Elvis movie Jailhouse Rock when he is singing to the jail I love this song I just can't get enough of it
Eileen Frisby
What a talent 👏