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.
Silent Night Holy Night
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Glorious strains from Heaven afar
Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
In this traditional Christmas carol, Elvis Presley sings a moving tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song creates an image of peace and tranquility, with the whole world quiet and calm. The next line of the verse describes a holy family - the virgin Mary and her infant child. There is an ethereal quality to the song that really captures the spirit of the season. The second verse introduces a new element - the appearance of angels who sing and cause the shepherds to tremble with awe. The repetition of the phrase "Silent night, holy night" emphasizes the sacredness of the moment.
Throughout the song, Elvis's powerful vocals create a sense of reverence for the subject matter. There is something truly timeless about this song. The lyrics, coupled with Elvis's emotional delivery, make this a truly beautiful rendition of one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. It's a reminder to us all, regardless of our religious beliefs, of the importance of love, hope, and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful evening, sacred night
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is tranquil and splendid
'Round yon virgin mother and child
Around the young mother and newborn baby
Holy infant so tender and mild
The divine baby is gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest peacefully in heaven
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest peacefully in heaven
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful evening, sacred night
Shepherds quake at the sight
The sight terrifies the shepherds
Glorious strains from Heaven afar
Wondrous sounds from the distant heaven
Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia
Angelic beings sing praises to God
Christ the Savior is born
Jesus, the Redeemer is born
Christ the Savior is born
Jesus, the Redeemer is born
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elvis Presley
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@Ana-Alexandra
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round young virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glorious strains from Heaven afar
Heavenly Hosts sing Hallelujah
Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour is born...
@sistemaomegasistem
Silent Night
Silent night sacred night
Everything is calm and everything is bright.
Around the virgin mother and baby
Holy child, so sweet and gentle
Sleep in heavenly peace.
They sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night sacred night
Shepherds tremble at the sight
Glorious sounds of the distant sky
Spirits of the heavens sing hallelujah,
Christ the savior was born
Christ the Savior was born.
Beautiful song
Elvis Presley the eternal king of rock and roll, It's my time I'm still the number-one fan. Thanks for sharing with us this preciousness, the songs in the voice of the King conveys an inner peace. God bless you congratulations on the video. SAVE THE KING
Freely hugs.
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@mikhaelmenezes
Elvis Presley really was a reference in music, it's a shame he stopped singing Christian songs, his male voice was unique, I'm not here to judge his relationship with God, but we all need to learn to deal with our own ego, including me. Rest in peace.
@viktorhartt841
So wintery, so Christmasy, so nostalgic ...
I wish Elvis lived longer .. RIP the king
@cathyelmore295
Elvis Xmas music is so beautiful.
@tinajefferson5958
Bob Joyce Xmas CD preview on YouTube close your eyes and think Elvis, uncanny or him living the life he always wanted?
@nhenriksen777
2023..✨💕Merry Christmas to Elvis Fans all over the world💕✨
@dannywillis7143
I played this 3 months after my Mother passed away 37 years ago . To this day I still don't know why it made me cry. But it did . Just beautiful. ❤️
@carthageflaherty6247
simple becase you loved your mother so much.
@sisenorrr
Sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family always ✝️🙏
@a.c.bernardo3527
God bless you.🙏
@susanbrown9799
I cry every time I hear it too my mom's been gone close to 12 years and I cry every time I hear silent night at Christmas time. I miss her so much!💝