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.
Love Me Tender
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Love me sweet
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so
Love me tender
Love me true
For my darlin' I love you
And I always will
Love me tender
Love me long
Take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong
And we'll never part
Love me tender
Love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin' I love you
And I always will
Love me tender
Love me dear
Tell me you are mine
I'll be yours through all the years
'Til the end of time
Love me tender
Love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin' I love you
And I always will
Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender" is a sweet, romantic ballad. The song is all about a strong, sincere love connection between two people. It begins with the plea to love tenderly and sweetly, accompanied by the assurance to never let go. The second verse expresses the fulfillment of long-held dreams with the realization of the love shared between the two. The following verse emphasizes the depth of the love that the two people share and the fact that it is something that will never fade away. In the final verse, Elvis sings about the everlasting bond forged by their love, promising that it will endure throughout the entire span of their lives.
Throughout "Love Me Tender," tender melodies are paired with heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of real love. The way the music flows goes so perfectly with the lyrics that it is easy to visualize the feelings that Elvis was trying to convey. It's a simple, yet beautiful love song that embodies the emotions felt by so many couples in stable, lifelong relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me tender
Show your affection for me softly and gently
Love me sweet
Express your love for me in a way that is filled with tenderness
Never let me go
Promise me that you will always be by my side
You have made my life complete
Your love and companionship have made my life worthwhile
And I love you so
My love for you is deep and strong
Love me true
Be honest and sincere in your feelings for me
All my dreams fulfill
Your love has helped me achieve my aspirations and desires
For my darlin' I love you
My love for you is profound and genuine
And I always will
My love for you will never fade and will always be constant
Love me long
Show your affection and love for me for a long time
Take me to your heart
Welcome me into your innermost feelings and emotions
For it's there that I belong
I feel most comfortable and accepted in your heart
And we'll never part
Our love will endure and we will always stay together
Love me dear
Express your love for me with fondness and endearment
Tell me you are mine
Affirm that I belong to you and you belong to me
I'll be yours through all the years
I will be devoted to you for as long as I live
'Til the end of time
Our love will last forever and ever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elvis Presley, Vera Matson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SpellboundWolf
Dear Mr. Presley, Thank you for leaving behind such beautiful music for us to remember you by. May you, Jessie & Lisa Marie rest peacefully together.
@ALI-tz4df
I don’t know why artists don’t make these songs anymore! That’s really pure art
@TheJusticeLeague
gang banging gun gun rap took over
@forgot7en
You're both completely oblivious to how broad the musical landscape is. Is it possible you just aren't looking hard enough for more recent music like--the answer is yes.
@getsmart2723
@@TheJusticeLeaguethat’s not what true rap is about. Commercialized rap yes.
@KaiLindaova-dd3wz
It's such a sad shame to see what Fame did to Elvis really.
@Kublaikhan1945
Jai Hind!
@oldiesmusichits3
Elvis Presley could sing any song that is why he's the king
@pantelaki
Totally agree
He was a genius
Fantastic 👏👏🎶🎵❤️
https://youtu.be/N7WvbfHd4xs?si=-qY1dgTMnDumaDXl
@itstrisa6990
His voice will forever be special