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.
She's Not You
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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She's all the things a girl should be
But she's not you
She knows just how to make me laugh when I feel blue
She's everything a man could want
But she's not you
It almost feels the same
I've got to stop myself from
Whispering your name
She even kisses me like you used to do
And it's just breaking my heart
'Cause she's not you
And it's just breaking my heart
'Cause she's not you
And when we're dancing
It almost feels the same
I've got to stop myself from
Whispering your name
She even kisses me like you used to do
And it's just breaking my heart
'Cause she's not you
And it's just breaking my heart
'Cause she's not you
Elvis Presley’s “She’s Not You” is a heart-wrenching song with a confessional tone. The song is about a man who is with a new woman but constantly compares her to his ex who he is still in love with. The man describes everything about the new woman as perfect, but ultimately, she’s not his ex-love. The song is a bittersweet reminder of the complicated nature of love and relationships.
The lyrics in the song depict the struggles of moving on after a relationship and the pain of holding on. The comparison of the new woman to the old one is heartbreaking, and the man is not able to move on. He describes how similar the new woman is to his old love. The lines, “She knows just how to make me laugh when I feel blue, She's everything a man could want, But she's not you” are a clear depiction of his struggle.
The song’s heartbreaking lyrics are supported by a slow melody with a bluesy feel. Elvis Presley’s vocals are mainly in a low register, which adds to the sadness in the song. The instrumentation in the song is minimal, with the guitar as the main instrument, and it primarily adds to the melancholic mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Her hair is soft and her eyes are oh so blue
The girl he's with has physical features that are desirable and attractive.
She's all the things a girl should be
Overall, she's a good match for him and fits the ideal image of a suitable partner.
But she's not you
Despite all these positive qualities, she's not the person he truly desires and misses.
She knows just how to make me laugh when I feel blue
She has the ability to cheer him up and provide emotional support when he needs it.
She's everything a man could want
She's attractive, kind, and caring - qualities that most men would find desirable in a partner.
And when we're dancing, it almost feels the same
When they're together doing activities, it feels familiar and reminiscent of past experiences with the person he truly desires.
I've got to stop myself from whispering your name
He has to consciously prevent himself from thinking about and acknowledging his true desires.
She even kisses me like you used to do
The physical intimacy with his current partner at times feels similar to past experiences with the person he truly desires.
And it's just breaking my heart, 'cause she's not you
Despite all the positive qualities and familiarity, it still hurts him that she's not the person he truly desires.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Doc Pomus, Mike Stoller
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Lyrics:
Her hair is soft and her eyes are oh so blue
She's all the things a girl should be
But she's not you
She knows just how to make me laugh when I feel blue
She's everything a man could want
But she's not you
And when we're dancing
It almost feels the same
I've got to stop myself from
Whispering your name
She even kisses me like you used to do
And it's just breaking my heart
Because she's not you
@sabinekoch6208
What a beautiful voice. There will never be another one like him. Elvis forever ❤❤❤😘😘😘
@BrendaBooher-hw4mf
The sound of Elvis' voice takes my blues away.
@szanyivica
Voice of an angel. It probably has healing properties...every time I hear him my anxiety disappears ❤
@artlucio9756
Listen to his song "and I Love You So"
@inventorylady53
This song was not even released until 1963 and Elvis left Germany in 1960. 🤔
@angelaallen340
Ohhhh.....my anxiety disappears, too
@georgesnahon7975
@@inventorylady53 incredible power : ELVIS
@user-pg1vm8ds4e
They think the vibrations of a cats pure heals them systematically so that makes absolute sense!
@anthonycalleja2620
His voice enters every inch of your soul !
@abbevogler2619
The 7 inches count! Don't forget.