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.
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Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Your hand upon the pillow and moonlight in your hair
I get the warmest feeling, so good I almost cry
I kiss your sleeping lips and say I'll love you 'til I die
Oh, girl of mine, you make my day
One sunny smile and all the clouds just roll away
Eyes deep as the sea seem to say to me
So, girl of mine, turn out the light
And in my arms together we'll make sweet love tonight
Down life's golden road and you'll always know
I love you, girl, of mine
Sometimes I know I hurt you when things ain't goin' right
I walk away and leave you to face the lonely night
I wouldn't blame you darlin' if you walked out on me
But I return to find you there still waiting patiently
Oh, girl of mine, you make my day
One sunny smile and all the clouds just roll away
Eyes deep as the sea seem to say to me
Our love will always be
So, girl of mine, turn out the light
And in my arms together we'll make sweet love tonight
Down life's golden road and you'll always know
I love you, girl, of mine (girl of mine, ooh)
In this song, Elvis Presley is expressing his strong belief in God and how he has felt the presence of the Lord's hand in his life. He acknowledges that others may doubt his conviction but he is certain of the reality of his faith. Elvis expresses his gratitude for the Lord’s guidance in every step he takes, and even in moments of failure, he knows that he will be understood. He eagerly anticipates the day when he will understand why God loves him so deeply. Elvis is convinced that feeling the Lord's hand in his is sufficient evidence of God's presence in his life.
The lyrics of the song seem to be inspired by Elvis Presley's close relationship with the Pentecostal church. Despite being known as "The King of Rock and Roll," Elvis was deeply spiritual. He had a close bond with his mother, who was an evangelical Christian, and would often take him to gospel revival meetings. This upbringing instilled in him a strong Christian faith that remained with him throughout his life. In fact, Presley recorded over 50 gospel tracks throughout his career.
Line by Line Meaning
You may ask me how I know my Lord is real
I am sure of the existence of my Lord, although you may question how I know that.
You may doubt the things I say and doubt the way I feel
You may have doubts about my beliefs and feelings, but they are true for me.
But I know He's real today, He'll always be
I am confident that my Lord is real and will remain so forever.
I can feel His hand in mine and that's enough for me
I have a tangible connection with my Lord that satisfies me completely.
I will never walk alone, He holds my hand
My Lord is always with me, guiding and supporting me.
He will guide each step I take
In every decision I make, I trust that my Lord will lead me to the right path.
And if I fall I know He'll understand
Even if I make mistakes or face failures, my Lord will empathize with me and provide comfort.
Till the day He tells me why He loves me so
I look forward to understanding the depth of my Lord's love for me.
I can feel His hand in mine
I have a strong connection with my Lord that I can physically perceive.
That's all I need to know
This connection is enough for me to trust in my Lord's presence and guidance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Mason, Les Reed
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Terri Manuri
I never get tired of listening to this Man♥️
Базрова Лариса
КАКОЙ ЧЕЛОВЕК МОЖЕТ ОСТАТЬСЯ РАВНОДУШНЫМ К ГОЛОСУ ЭЛВИСА К ЕГО КРАСОТЕ .....
Linda Verberck
Very beautiful song Elvis sang this with his heart you can hear that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chris Clarke
Elvis was, is and always will be the greatest singer/entertainer to ever walk the planet, no one will ever replace him as no one will ever be half good enough.
vicky ogden
I have said exactly the same thing before.. Most handsomest man ever to walk on Earth.
María Rosario Askasibar
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Ἀνδρέας Ἀλφειός
Золотой голос Америки!! Браво Элвис.. Ты жив в наших сердцах❤❤❤
Sue Fortner
Elvis is the only person that could sing so beautifully I miss him and love him so much Elvis I will always try to keep your music alive thank for being just you all the time
A.C. Bernardo
Well said! 🎶🎤♥️👍♥️
THE JDL SHOW
That man is awesome, everything about him, RIP ELVIS 🙏