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 Lucia
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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L'astro d'argento
Placida e' l'onda
Prospero e' il vento
Venite all'agile
Barchetta mia
Santa Lucia
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "Santa Lucia" paint a serene and peaceful picture of a starry night at sea. The shining silver star reflects on the calm waves while the wind blows favorably, making the boat go swiftly. The singer invites everyone onboard his agile boat, calling to Santa Lucia to guide them. The overall mood is one of tranquility, as if the singer and his companions are on a peaceful journey, entrusting themselves to the capable hands of Santa Lucia.
The lyrics are a tribute to the patron saint of the Italian city of Syracuse, Santa Lucia. In Italy, the song is very popular and is often sung in a traditional Neapolitan dialect. Elvis Presley himself released two versions of the song in 1965 and 1971, respectively. The song has a romantic connotation and is often played at weddings and other celebratory events in Italy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sul mare luccica
The sea glistens
L'astro d'argento
Silver stars shimmer
Placida e' l'onda
The waves are calm and serene
Prospero e' il vento
The wind is favorable and prosperous
Venite all'agile
Come aboard my agile
Barchetta mia
My little boat
Santa Lucia
Saint Lucy
Santa Lucia...
Saint Lucy...
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY
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Nina Garcia
Elvis can sing anything, and his songs in spanish and italian are fantastic.
windstorm1000
Elvis touches my heart no matter what language he sings in. One of the best voices ever.
VM
ELVIS, ETERNO ROMÂNTICO, MUITO LINDO !!!!!
ana moreira
Magnífico
CooManTunes
Elvis sung all kinds of music because he loved all kinds of people from around the world. The King will live forever and ever.
Nilza Oliveira
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Carlos Sandoval
Bella cancione ..Elvis
Jacky Z.
Grazie a Elvis per questa interpretazione che rappresenta pienamente la melodia e la sensibilità napoletana.. Nei nostri cuori per sempre!
Elena
Fantástico, maravilloso, envolvente, único...Elvis es pura calidez y ternura. Me encanta.
MarionCap
What a beautiful voice, what musical sensitivity! Elvis really was one of the 20th century's finest artists.