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.
So Glad You're Mine
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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She's like a cannonball
Say, everytime she loves me,
Lordly, you can hear me squall
She cried, Ooo-wee
I believe I'll change my mind
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
My baby knows just how
To treat me right
Gives me plenty loving
Morning, noon, and night
She cried, Ooo-wee
I believe I'll change my mind
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
When my baby does what she does to me,
I climb the highest mountain,
Dive in the deepest sea
She cried, Ooo-wee
I believe I'll change my mind
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
My baby's lips are red
And sweet like wine,
And when she kisses me,
I get high every time
She cried, Oo-wee
I believe I'll change my mind.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
Elvis Presley's "So Glad You're Mine" is a classic song that captures the essence of a man's love for his woman. The song begins with the artist describing his lover as "long and tall" with the strength and intensity of a "cannonball". When she loves him, "Lordly, you can hear me squall", which is a testament to the deep passion he feels for her. The repetition of the phrase "She cried, Ooo-wee" reflects both the intimacy and emotional intensity of their relationship.
The artist goes on to describe how his lover knows just how to "treat him right" and gives him plenty of love "morning, noon, and night". He feels truly blessed to have her in his life, and the line "I'm so glad you're mine" is a declaration of his love and devotion to her. He continues to describe her irresistible allure, stating that when she kisses him, he gets "high every time".
Overall, the lyrics of "So Glad You're Mine" celebrate the beauty and power of love. Elvis Presley's heartfelt delivery of the lyrics adds to the song's emotional impact, making it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and move people to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's long and tall,
My lover is tall and has a strong presence, like a cannonball.
She's like a cannonball
She is forceful and powerful when it comes to her love.
Say, everytime she loves me,
Whenever she shows me affection,
Lordly, you can hear me squall
I become overwhelmed with joy and pleasure.
She cried, Ooo-wee
My lover expresses her happiness with a joyful exclamation.
I believe I'll change my mind
She is so happy that she changes her initial thoughts.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
My lover expresses her gratitude for being alive.
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
I am so happy that I have her as my partner.
My baby knows just how
My lover understands exactly
To treat me right
how to make me feel appreciated and loved.
Gives me plenty loving
She shows me a lot of affection.
Morning, noon, and night
All day, every day.
She cried, Ooo-wee
My lover expresses her happiness with a joyful exclamation.
I believe I'll change my mind
She is so happy that she changes her initial thoughts.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
My lover expresses her gratitude for being alive.
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
I am so happy that I have her as my partner.
When my baby does what she does to me,
When my lover does things to me
I climb the highest mountain,
I feel like I can conquer anything.
Dive in the deepest sea
I am willing to do anything for her love.
She cried, Ooo-wee
My lover expresses her happiness with a joyful exclamation.
I believe I'll change my mind
She is so happy that she changes her initial thoughts.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
My lover expresses her gratitude for being alive.
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
I am so happy that I have her as my partner.
My baby's lips are red
My lover's lips have a vibrant, attractive color.
And sweet like wine,
They are also very appealing in taste.
And when she kisses me,
When she expresses her affection for me
I get high every time
I feel an intense rush of euphoria.
She cried, Oo-wee
My lover expresses her happiness with a joyful exclamation.
I believe I'll change my mind.
She is so happy that she changes her initial thoughts.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living"
My lover expresses her gratitude for being alive.
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine"
I am so happy that I have her as my partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIDNEY BARNES, JEROME LOUIS JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"So Glad You're Mine"
My baby's long and tall,
She's like a cannonball.
Say, everytime she loves me,
Lordly, you can hear me squall.
She cried, Ooo-wee.
I believe I'll change my mind.
She said, "I'm so glad I'm living".
I cried, "I'm so glad you're mine".
My baby knows just how
To treat me right.
Gives me plenty loving
Morning, noon, and night.
When my baby does what she does to me,
I climb the highest mountain,
Dive in the deepest sea.
My baby's lips are red
And sweet like wine,
And when she kisses me,
I get high every time.
@seanfitzpatrick4730
Elvis was at his best in the fifties and early sixties
@loveElvis1935
He was Always at his best...the best of the best❤❤❤❤👑👑👑👑
@rayadkins5309
Forever The King Of Music.
@JesseGaron14
this song always fills me with energy and encouragement
@eagleeye3335
me too
@felixgregory7209
King...is always...King... Way to Go...Elvis...GOD Bless & Amen
@jackkalteux6951
my friend Noah loves this one
@brentclackson7009
Another great song by Elvis with great solo by Scott Moore.
@lucasdeoliveira1821
Since I been hearing Elvis I feel a huge sense of "home's been found", I can't explain.
@giulianopanizza9474
Elvis Number One🎶🎶👍❤️🎹💋