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.
Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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(Santa bring my baby back to me)
I don't need a lot of presents
To make my Christmas bright
I just need my baby's arms
Wound around me tight
Oh oh Santa hear my plea
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
The Christmas tree is ready
The candles all aglow
But with my baby far away
What good is mistletoe
Oh oh Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
Please make these reindeer hurry
Well their time is drawing near
It sure won't seem like Christmas
Until my baby's here
Fill my sock with candy
And a bright and shiny toy
You want to make me happy
And fill my heart with joy
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
Please make these reindeer hurry
Well their time is drawing near
It sure won't seem like Christmas
Until my baby's here
Fill my sock with candy
And a bright and shiny toy
You want to make me happy
And fill my heart with joy
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
(Santa bring my baby back)
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
The lyrics to Elvis Presley’s “Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me” speak to the idea that Christmas is not about material possessions, but about being surrounded by the people we love. The singer notes that they do not need a lot of presents to make their Christmas bright, rather all they need is to be embraced by their significant other. The singer personifies Santa, asking him to hear their plea to bring their “baby” back to them. The singer utilizes vivid imagery to evoke the feeling of Christmas without their loved one, noting that despite the decorations and candles being aglow, without their partner present it is not the same. In the final stanza, the singer sings about their desires for traditional Christmas gifts of candy and toys, but notes that the most important “gift” Santa could give them would be to bring their loved one back to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a lot of presents
I don't require many gifts for Christmas
To make my christmas bright
To make my holiday joyful and full of delight
I just need my baby's arms
All I require are my lover’s embrace
Wound around me tight
Hold me snugly and securely
Oh oh Santa hear my plea
Oh Oh Santa, listen to my request and come to my aid
The christmas tree is ready
The holiday tree is decorated and set up
The candles all aglow
The candles are lit and shining bright
But with my baby far away
But my beloved is far away from me
What good is mistletoe
What purpose does mistletoe serve without my lover near me
Please make these reindeer hurry
Please urge the reindeer to gain speed and come quickly
Well their time is drawing near
As their time to come nears
It sure won't seem like christmas
The holiday won't feel like Christmas at all
Until my baby's here
Until my lover arrives
Fill my sock with candy
Pack my sock with sweets
And a bright and shiny toy
And an attractive, glistening plaything
You want to make me happy and fill my heart with joy
You want to delight me and make me joyful
Then Santa, hear my plea
Then Santa, pay attention to my request
Santa bring my baby back to me
Bring my sweetheart to me, Santa
Then Santa, hear my plea
Then Santa, listen to my appeal
Santa bring my baby back to me
Bring my sweetheart to me, Santa
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Claude Demetruis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My Baby Back (to Me)
Song by Elvis Presley
I don't need a lot of presents
To make my Christmas bright
I just need my baby's arms
Wound around me tight
Oh oh Santa hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
The Christmas tree is ready
The candles all aglow
But with my baby far away
What good is mistletoe
Oh oh Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
Please make these reindeer hurry
Well their time is drawing near
It sure won't seem like Christmas
Until my baby's here
Fill my sock with candy
And a bright and shiny toy
You want to make me happy
And fill my heart with joy
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
Please make these reindeer hurry
Well their time is drawing near
It sure won't seem like Christmas
Until my baby's here
Fill my sock with candy
And a bright and shiny toy
You want to make me happy
And fill my heart with joy
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
(Santa bring my baby back to me)
(Santa bring my baby back)
Then Santa, hear my plea
Santa bring my baby back to me
@crystalorosco5047
My dad was a big Elvis fan . Every year for Christmas my dad would play Elvis Christmas music. My dad just passed but ive been listening to it as tradition.
@PHelms117
My Dad, Too!!! <3
@justpaula7270
It's not Christmas until we play Elvis! ❤
@CJColvin
Elvis is the King of Rock N Roll and definitely triumphs the Beatles by a long shot.
@dianeobrien2325
Elvis music will be played for many many years THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
@shellybeanarias
Yes!!!!!!!!!
@Lisa-di1wi
Elvis' music is just timeless!
@CJColvin
Amen girl
@CharlesWarlick-qe6fj
A Very Good Christmas Song.
@larryandheather
I think this might be my favorite Christmas song. Elvis during his ascendancy and prime was just so ridiculously good. Obviously, the lead vocals are top shelf, but just as much, I love the backing vocals (not just the AHHHS but those subtle "bring my baby back to me" refrains towards the end followed by a subtle overlayed bass "uh-huh" by the King). The musicianship on songs like this just can't be topped. Thank you Elvis!