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.
Shout It Out
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Put a smile on your face
There's no reason to be gloomy
This world's a wonderful place
So when I say again happy
Shout it out
Yeh, get happy now shout it out
Well there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Hey there little girl don't be sad
There's such good times to be had
Count your blessings one by one
Life's a ball, after all have some fun
I said see'mon get happy, shout it out
Yeh, get happy now shout it out
Well there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
Now there's good feeling you can taste
While there's music life's no waste
While there's great things happening
There's no end to the joy life can bring
I said see'mon get happy, shout it out
Yeh, get happy now shout it out
Well there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
As long as there's somebody you can love
As long as bright stars shine above
You've got no reason to be blue
Think what it means when all your dreams come true
I said see'mon get happy, shout it out
Yeh, get happy now shout it out
Well there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
I said now there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
There is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
Shout it out
In Elvis Presley's song "Shout It Out," the lyrics encourage listeners to be happy and find joy in life by shouting out about it. The song speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to find happiness and positivity in life. The lyrics suggest that there are many things to celebrate and be grateful for, including the people we love, the beauty of the world around us, and the good things that happen every day.
The song also suggests that music can be a source of joy and inspiration, and that we should take the time to appreciate the good things in life. Overall, "Shout It Out" is a call to action for people to embrace happiness and positivity and to share that energy with others. It is a reminder that even in difficult times, we can find reasons to be happy and grateful, and that we should never take the good things in life for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody listen to me
I have something important to say and I want everyone to pay attention
Put a smile on your face
Don't be sad or upset, try to be happy instead
There's no reason to be gloomy
Life is good and there's no need to be unhappy
This world's a wonderful place
There are many good things in life to enjoy and appreciate
So when I say again happy
I want to remind you to be happy
Shout it out
Express your happiness and excitement, let everyone know
Yeh, get happy now shout it out
Start feeling happy and share your joy with others
Well there is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
You have many reasons to be happy and excited
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
Life is great, so be loud and express your happiness
Hey there little girl don't be sad
I want to comfort a sad little girl and make her feel better
There's such good times to be had
There are many fun and enjoyable experiences to be had in life
Count your blessings one by one
Be grateful for the good things in your life and appreciate them
Life's a ball, after all have some fun
Life is enjoyable, so take advantage of that and have some fun
Now there's good feeling you can taste
There is a positive and enjoyable feeling that you can experience
While there's music life's no waste
Music can add enjoyment and meaning to life
While there's great things happening
There are many positive and exciting things going on in life
There's no end to the joy life can bring
Life has many opportunities for joy and happiness
As long as there's somebody you can love
Love is an important part of life and can bring happiness
As long as bright stars shine above
There is always something beautiful and inspiring to appreciate
You've got no reason to be blue
There is no reason to be unhappy or sad
Think what it means when all your dreams come true
Having your dreams come true is a fulfilling and joyous experience
There is no doubt you've a lot to shout about
You have many reasons to be happy and excited
Give a yell life is swell shout it out
Life is great, so be loud and express your happiness
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gerald Lewis
Great song 🎵 coming congrats from The Only King of Rock n Roll and they're 👌 many others cuz every one s got talent period Amen.
caroline robinson
The most gorgeous looking man ever 😘
Mary Abdi
What a lovely outfit.
p1nkblood
perfect man
Elvis Presley Records
Frankie & Johnny was not a great movie but I love this song Elvis makes this song so awesome I always love this song even though I don't like the movie much LONG LIVE ELVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyfted InLA
I thought the chinese owed me.
Not the hispanic.
Willeke Van dijken
Very good song and man
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