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.
Stay Away Joe
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Look who's back, stay away Joe
Chock taw, chick a shaw, gonna drink me hearty
Welcome back, stay away Joe
Stay away Joe they call me
Stay away Joe oh yeah!
But if you need me call me
Ho!
Who keeps turnin' up like a bad penny
Take one guess, stay away Joe
Always findin' trouble a-plenty
Oh my yes, I reckon you know
Stay away Joe they call me
Stay away Joe oh yeah!
But if you need me call me
Hoop and a holler and I'll be there
Ho!
Ho!
When two lips are right for the pickin'
Who crops up
I love them and leave them screamin"n kickin'
Giddy up look at him look at him go
Stay away Joe they call me
Stay away Joe oh yeah!
But if you need me call me
Hoop and a holler and I'll be there
Ho!
Hey!
The song Stay Away Joe was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1967 as the title track for a movie with the same name. The lyrics of the song are playful, catchy, and mysterious. The main character in the song is named Joe, and he is portrayed as a problematic and elusive person. The first verse is calling for a celebration, and yet it warns Joe to stay away. There are some Native American terms such as "Chocktaw" and "Chickasha", which might suggest that the party is taking place in the American mid-west. Joe's reputation precedes him, and people know that he has caused trouble before. Despite that, Joe seems to have a particular charm about him, and the chorus is calling him to action, to come and show up, but also to stay away.
The second verse clarifies Joe's character further. He keeps coming back, and nobody seems to want him around. Joe is known for trouble and casual relationships, which he ends abruptly. The line "I love them and leave them screaming 'n kickin'" points to Joe's selfishness and disregard for others' feelings. The chorus is repeated, and the last line is added, "Hey!", which emphasizes Joe's spontaneity and unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho jump down, spin around, let's have a party
Let's have a fun time and celebrate with energetic movements like jumping and spinning.
Look who's back, stay away Joe
Upon your arrival, people are warning you to stay away, Joe.
Chock taw, chick a shaw, gonna drink me hearty
I am going to have a good time and enjoy myself by drinking heartily and cheerfully.
Welcome back, stay away Joe
Welcome back to this place, but remember to keep your distance, Joe.
Stay away Joe they call me
My nickname is 'Stay away Joe' because people believe I bring trouble and cause problems.
Stay away Joe oh yeah!
People are emphasizing and agreeing with the warning to stay away from Joe.
But if you need me call me
Despite the nickname, if you require my assistance, do not hesitate to contact me.
Hoop and a holler and I'll be there
I will come promptly and energetically if you call for me with excitement and enthusiasm.
Who keeps turnin' up like a bad penny
Someone who is persistently present, even though unwelcome, and brings misfortune.
Take one guess, stay away Joe
Take a guess as to who that persistent, unwelcome person might be...and it's Joe.
Always findin' trouble a-plenty
Joe tends to come across and get involved in a lot of problematic situations.
Oh my yes, I reckon you know
This fact is widely recognized and understood by those familiar with Joe's antics.
When two lips are right for the pickin'
When there is an opportunity to pursue a romantic interest...
Who crops up
...Joe shows up and gets involved.
I love them and leave them screamin'n kickin'
Joe pursues romantic interests but does not commit, leaving the other person emotional and upset.
Giddy up look at him look at him go
Joe continues to pursue his interests and moves on quickly to the next one, always on the go.
Hey!
An exclamation of emphasis or excitement to end the song.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, SID WAYNE
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