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.
Only Believe
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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All things are possible
If you'll only believe
My Lordy, only believe, yes only believe
All things are possible
If you'll only believe
I met God one morning my soul feeling bad
Heart heavy laden I felt fire doubt ahead
Well He lifted all my burdens, yeah! right now I'm feeling glad
All things are possible
If you'll only believe
I believe, yeah! I believe,
All things are possible
If you'll only believe
In this inspiring song, Elvis Presley urges his listeners to believe in the power of faith. The lyrics emphasize that with belief, all things are possible. The repetition of "only believe" reinforces the idea that faith is the key to achieving what may seem impossible.
The song shares Elvis' own spiritual journey and how he overcame doubt and burdens with faith. He tells the story of how he met God one morning when he was feeling low and how God lifted all his burdens, leading him to feel glad. Elvis emphasizes that anyone can have this experience and feel empowered if they only believe in the power of faith.
Overall, "Only Believe" is a powerful reminder that if we believe in ourselves and in a higher power, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Lordy only believe, only believe
Believe in the Lord, trust in Him completely
All things are possible
Anything can happen, there are no limitations
If you'll only believe
If you have faith and trust, amazing things can happen
My Lordy, only believe, yes only believe
Emphasizing the importance of trust and faith in the Lord
I met God one morning my soul feeling bad
The singer had a personal experience with the presence of God
Heart heavy laden I felt fire doubt ahead
The singer felt overwhelmed with doubt and negativity
Well He lifted all my burdens, yeah! right now I'm feeling glad
God lifted the singer's emotional burdens and brought comfort and happiness
I believe, yeah! I believe
The singer affirms their strong faith and trust in God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL RADER
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