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.
Milky White Way
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Oh Lord, some of these days
Well, I'm gonna walk that milky white way
Some of these days, well, well, well, well
I'm gonna walk up and take my stand
Gonna join that Christian band
I'm gonna walk on that milky white way
Oh Lord, some of these days
I'm gonna tell my mother howdy, howdy
Howdy when I get home
Yes, I'm gonna tell my mother howdy
When I get home, well, well, well, well
I'm gonna shake my mother's hand
I will shake her hands that day
That's when we walk on that milky white way
Oh Lord, one of these days
(On some of these days)
I'm gonna meet God the Father and God the Son
Yes, I'm gonna meet God the Father and God the Son
Well, well, well, well
I'm gonna sit down and tell Him my troubles
About the world that I just came from
That's when we walk on that milky white way
Oh Lord, one of these days
In Elvis Presley's song Milky White Way, he expresses his longing to walk on the "milky white way," which is a metaphor for heaven. He talks about how he will join the "Christian band" and take his place among God the Father and the Son. Elvis also talks about how he will reunite with his mother in heaven and shake her hand. The song is a reflection of Elvis's deep faith and his desire to take his place in heaven after a long and successful life.
The lyrics of this song are a powerful expression of Elvis's belief in the afterlife and his desire to be reunited with his loved ones in heaven. The metaphor of the "milky white way" is a common one in gospel music, and it conveys the idea of a path that leads to a brighter, better place. Elvis's performance of this song is a testament to his powerful voice and his ability to connect with his audience on a deep emotional level.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I'm gonna walk on that milky white way
I am determined to follow the path of righteousness.
Oh Lord, some of these days
Eventually, I will reach the end of my earthly life and journey to the afterlife.
Well, I'm gonna walk that milky white way
I am confident in my decision to lead a virtuous life.
Some of these days, well, well, well, well
At some point in the future, I will leave this world behind.
I'm gonna walk up and take my stand
I will stand up for what I believe in and live by my principles.
Gonna join that Christian band
I will become a part of the community of faithful Christians.
I'm gonna tell my mother howdy, howdy
When I reach the afterlife, I will greet my mother with joy.
Howdy when I get home
I will happily greet my mother upon arriving in the afterlife.
Yes, I'm gonna tell my mother howdy
I am eager to reunite with my mother in the afterlife.
When I get home, well, well, well, well
Upon my arrival in the afterlife, I will be filled with joy.
I'm gonna shake my mother's hand
I will embrace my mother and express my love for her when I reach the afterlife.
I will shake her hands that day
Upon my arrival in the afterlife, I will joyfully embrace my mother.
That's when we walk on that milky white way
When we reach the end of our earthly lives and journey to the afterlife, we will follow the path of righteousness.
Oh Lord, one of these days
At some point in the future, I will journey to the afterlife and be judged by God.
I'm gonna meet God the Father and God the Son
In the afterlife, I will come face to face with God and Jesus.
I'm gonna sit down and tell Him my troubles
I will confess my sins and seek forgiveness from God when I face judgment in the afterlife.
About the world that I just came from
I will speak of the challenges and temptations of the earthly world from which I have just arrived.
Oh Lord, one of these days
At some point in the future, I will leave this world behind and face judgment in the afterlife.
Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LANDER COLEMAN
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This was my mom’s favorite by Elvis! She is dancing on that milky white way! Miss you so much mom❤️❤️❤️
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She’s looking down on you right now 💙🙏
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@maryfrench8071
My favorite gospel song by Elvis. It's simplicity is epic and his voice at its very best! No more words needed.