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.
My Babe
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Well, my babe don't stand no cheating, my babe
You know my babe don't stand no cheating
She don't, she don't, she don't, oh God
My babe, I know she loves me, my babe
Well, my babe, I know she loves me, my babe
Well, my babe, I know she loves me, my babe
She don't do nothing but kiss and love me
My babe, I know she loves me, my babe
"My Babe" by Elvis Presley is a blues song that emphasizes the singer's adoration for his significant other. The line "my babe don't stand no cheating" indicates that the singer's partner values loyalty and will not tolerate any infidelity. This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing its importance. The singer affirms that he knows his partner loves him, and he reciprocates these feelings.
The constant repetition of the line "my babe don't stand no cheating" reflects the significant role that trust plays in a relationship. Cheating can destroy a relationship and undermine its foundation of trust. The song's message is clear: the singer's partner is faithful and values the commitment they share.
The song's style is blues-inspired, featuring a classic 12-bar blues progression. Elvis Presley's rendition of "My Babe" was included in the 1957 album Elvis Presley, which contained a mix of cover songs and original tracks. The song was originally written and performed by blues singer Little Walter in 1955.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my babe don't stand no cheating, my babe
My partner is not a person who tolerates infidelity or duplicity in any form.
You know my babe don't stand no cheating
As a fact, my partner is unforgiving when it comes to cheating or deception.
She don't, she don't, she don't, oh God
There is no doubt about it, my partner will not tolerate cheating under any circumstance.
My babe, I know she loves me, my babe
I am confident that my partner loves me unconditionally.
Well, my babe, I know she loves me, my babe
I am absolutely certain that my partner is faithful and loves me deeply.
Well, my babe, I know she loves me
There is no ambiguity about it, my partner's love for me is sure and strong.
She don't do nothing but kiss and love me
All my partner does is show me affection and demonstrate her love for me.
My babe, I know she loves me, my babe
I am fully convinced that my partner loves me with all of her heart.
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Written by: Willie Dixon
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Written By Willie Dixon and Adapted from the gospel song βThis Trainβ
My Babe was first recorded by Little Walter on 25 January 1955, released in Feb 1955, peaking at #1 on R&B Chart.
Notable Covers:
Ricky Nelson (July 1958)
Cliff Richard (Apr 1959)
The Coasters (1962)
Bo Diddley (1962)
Lightninβ Hopkins (1963)
The Everly Brothers (Aug 1965)
Gerry & The Pacemakers (1965)
Ike and Tina Turner (1966)
Elvis Presley recorded it Live on 25 August 1969 and released on his Album From Vegas to Memphis on 14 October 1969.
Willie Dixon (1973)
Chuck Berry (Feb 1975)
Adrian WT
Every song covered by Elvis was a masterpiece. Regardless what black people say he was a genius, he had vision and, more importantly, he had a brilliant untrained voice.
Gary Ross
I'm black and I like Elvis... I'm all I'm all I'm all shook up
Rosilene Sousa
Elvis rocks it out! What a masterpiece of Willie Dixon in his voice! Unforgettable!
mrdan24
Little Walter the master harp player made this song great. Elvis sang it in concert. Kudos to both!!
Venicio Leite
Elvis vocΓͺ continua sendo maravilhosamente fantΓ‘stico
Brad K
Elvis claimed himself that he never wrote a song, and everything he sung was properly credited. Elvis helped introduce the blues to the public at large, and blues musicians thank him for that, (including the writer of this song--Mr. Willie Dixon.)
Cameran Branford
yea right he just said he made this song
Quentyn Cole
well elvis is a liar. he didnt write this. little walter did
Brad K
Quentyn Cole What lie did he tell? Elvis never claimed it was his song--the original writer was credited and paid.
Flapjack McBud
I think they only read what they wanted to