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 popularโand 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.
Silver Bells
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle
You'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
The song "Silver Bells" by Elvis Presley talks about the festive atmosphere in the city during Christmas time. The opening lines, "Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city" create a sense of excitement and anticipation for the holiday season. The sound of bells ringing, which is associated with Christmas, enhances the spirit of the season. The song describes the bustling city sidewalks, dressed in holiday style, and people passing by, filled with joy and warmth. The childrenโs laughter and the exchange of smiles create an atmosphere of love and togetherness. The song also mentions the string of lights, and the stop lights flashing red and green resembling Christmas colors, adding to the festive fervor of the season.
The imagery of the snow crunching under the feet, and seeing the kids bunching up in excitement, creates a scene where Santa Claus is present. Santaโs presence adds to the feeling of wonder and magic during Christmas. In the last verse, the song talks about the silver bells ringing again, as it signals that Christmas day is near. Itโs a reminder to people to cherish the moments of the season and create memories with their loved ones. The song is a wonderful reflection of the joys of Christmas and of the beauty of the city during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of silver bells reminds us that it is Christmas time.
It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has arrived and everyone is getting into the festive mood.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
The bells are ringing and the sound of celebration is all around us.
Soon it will be Christmas day
We are counting down the days until Christmas, which is the most awaited day of the year.
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The streets are crowded with people as everyone is out shopping and enjoying the holiday season.
Dressed in holiday style
The city is decorated with festive lights and decorations.
In the air
There is a certain feeling of excitement and anticipation all around us.
There's a feeling of Christmas
The spirit of Christmas is palpable in the air and brings people closer together.
Children laughing
The sound of kids laughing is a common feature during the holiday season.
People passing
People are out and about, mingling and meeting other people on the streets.
Meeting smile after smile
People are happy and cheerful during the holiday season, and they are more willing to express their joy by smiling and laughing with one another.
And on every street corner you'll hear
The sound of the bells is heard everywhere, on every street corner in the city.
Strings of street lights
The city lights are dressed up with colorful lights and decorations.
Even stop lights
Even the traffic signals are decorated with festive lights.
Blink a bright red and green
The lights blink in bright red and green, which are traditional Christmas colors.
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
The shopping spree is on, and people are rushing home with their Christmas presents and decorations to prepare for the big day.
Hear the snow crunch
The sound of footsteps on snow is a common feature during Christmas time.
See the kids bunch
Children gather together to play in the snow and build snowmen during the winter holiday season.
This is Santa's big scene
Santa Claus is the main attraction during the holiday season, and this is his big festive time of the year.
And above all this bustle
Despite the noise and chaos of the city during the holiday season, there is a sense of peace and joy that prevails.
You'll hear
The bells continue to ring and remind us of the joy and celebration of the holiday season.
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you'll hear
Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of streetlights, even stoplights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all the bustle you'll hear
Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Soon it will be Christmas day
@verahoward2341
Soothing and heartfelt Elvis sings from the heart. Very Spiritual!
@barbaraparnell2906
Love all of Elvis's Christmas music!
@thomasstewart4159
Hi Barbara, How are you doing today?
@marcocroci3504
It's not Xmas for me without elvis Xmas song. When I listen, I fell the presence of elvis.
@evoii323
Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you'll hear
Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of streetlights, even stoplights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all the bustle you'll hear
Silver bell, silver bell
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Soon it will be Christmas day
@a.paulinodeoliveira3099
Essa mรบsica estarรก sempre guardado na minha vida ๐โค๐
@letfreedomring6906
This is the best version of this classic song. God bless your soul Elvis.
@usefulidiom
Love your profile name and photo! Murica!
@letfreedomring6906
@Useful idiom Thanks.
@julia190
Just heard it on the radio