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.
On the Jericho Road
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Does the road seem all long and heavy your load
Just take it to Christ your sins all confess
On the Jericho Road your heart He will bless
On the Jericho Road
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "As We Travel Along On The Jericho Road" speak about a spiritual journey along the Jericho Road. The Jericho Road itself is a biblical reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan, where a man is robbed and beaten on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. The song encourages the listener to take their burdens and sins to Christ and confess them, as He will bless their heart on the Jericho Road.
The road is portrayed as long and heavy, representing the difficulties and challenges of life. The reference to confessing sins alludes to the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes and seeking forgiveness before continuing on the journey. The song is a reminder that even though the road may be tough, the presence of Christ can bring comfort and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
As you travel along on the Jericho Road
As you journey through life, facing its ups and downs, encountering obstacles along the way
Does the road seem all long and heavy your load
Do you feel weighed down by the burdens of life, feeling as though the journey is never-ending
Just take it to Christ your sins all confess
Seek comfort in Christ, confessing your sins and trusting in His forgiveness and guidance
On the Jericho Road your heart He will bless
As you continue on your journey, putting your faith in Christ, He will bless your heart and provide strength and comfort in times of need
On the Jericho Road
Through life's journey, with all its uncertainties and challenges
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