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.
Summer Kisses Winter Tears
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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That was what she gave to me
Never thought that I'd travel all alone
The trail of memories
Happy hours, lonely years
But I guess I can't complain
For I still recall the summer sun
The fire of love, the fire of love
Can burn from afar
And nothing can light the dark of the night
Like a falling star
Summer kisses, winter tears
Like the stars they fade away
Leaving me to spend my lonely nights
With dreams of yesterday
The fire of love, the fire of love
Can burn from afar
And nothing can light the dark of the night
Like a falling star
Summer kisses, winter tears
Like the stars they fade away
Leaving me to spend my lonely nights
With dreams of yesterday
Leaving me to spend my lonely nights
With dreams of yesterday
Summer kisses, winter tears
In Elvis Presley's song "Summer Kisses Winter Tears", the singer reflects on a past love that has left him with bittersweet memories. The lyrics open with the phrase "Summer kisses, winter tears," which describes the contrasting emotions that the singer has experienced in the relationship. The summer kisses represent the happy moments filled with passion and love, while the winter tears signify the pain and sorrow that he has felt since the relationship has ended. The singer admits that he never thought he would travel alone, but the memories of his past love are the only trail that has remained with him.
The lyrics further describe the memories he has of the relationship like happy hours and lonely years. He still remembers the warmth of the summer sun despite the coldness of the winter rain. However, he also recognizes that the fire of love can burn from afar and nothing can light the dark of the night like a falling star, indicating the hope he has that someday he will find love again.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Summer kisses, winter tears," underscoring the theme of the fragility of love and how it can vanish unexpectedly. The song ends on a melancholic note with the singer being left alone with his memories, reflecting on the past, and dreaming of yesterday.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer kisses, winter tears
The memories of a relationship that had both good times and bad times.
That was what she gave to me
I received both happy and sad moments from her.
Never thought that I'd travel all alone
I didn't expect to be on this path of life by myself.
The trail of memories
The experiences of the past that are still with me.
Happy hours, lonely years
I had some great times, but also many moments of being alone.
But I guess I can't complain
Although it's not ideal, I have nothing to truly complain about.
For I still recall the summer sun
Despite the difficult times, I still hold on to the memories of happiness.
Through all the winter rain
Even though there have been challenging times, I still remember the good moments.
The fire of love, the fire of love
Love can burn powerfully, even at a distance.
Can burn from afar
Even when we are far apart, love can still be intense.
And nothing can light the dark of the night
Nothing can make the darkness of loneliness go away except for love.
Like a falling star
Love is rare and beautiful, like a shooting star.
Like the stars they fade away
Love can fade away, much like the light of stars.
Leaving me to spend my lonely nights
After love fades, I am left alone and lonely.
With dreams of yesterday
I hold onto memories of the past to comfort myself in the present.
Leaving me to spend my lonely nights
Even though love has gone, the effects of loneliness remain.
With dreams of yesterday
Memories of the past are what I cling to as solace in my solitude.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, FRED WISE, JACK LLOYD
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xXxSternkindxXx
I admit that I've never been really interested in Elvis...now i randomly found this and am on the edge of crying. It's just beautiful!!
BRING THE PAYNE 75
Damn,thought I was the only one😢
Sasha Smith
Elvis is an incredibly interesting person and artist! Just because people don't know what a diamond looks like, doesn't mean it has lost any value!
Joy Lovey
Elvis singing this song is beautiful beyond description
Willow
One of my favorites from Elvis. I love it, when Elvis sings, so much feelings in his voice. 😍😍😍
Rafael Alvitres
This song is just underated, it should and could be more famous.
injud
13 fricking years ago?!?!
SHAURYA
@injud yeah 😂
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Você tem meu primeiro nome! Congratulação!
Open Productions
Great the cover by Julie Cruise