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.
Susan When She Tried
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Lord they done me wrong
I took it hard with Peggy Harper
She hurt me bad, but not for long
There's just one I remember
Makes me feel funny down inside
I'd trade 'em all for just one hour
Of Susan when she tried
No there's never been a woman
Who could make me weak inside
And give me what I needed
Like Susan when she tried
It gets worse in the summer
When the nights are hot and long
And it's bad in December
When they play those Christmas songs
So if you ask me and I don't tell you
Bet your sweet bottom dollar I lied
'Cause there's never been one better
Than Susan when she tried
Elvis Presley's song Susan When She Tried is about the memories of a man's failed relationships and the one woman who stands out from the rest. The singer begins by reminiscing about Charlotte Thompson and Goldie Johnson, two women who caused him angst in the past. He also mentions Peggy Harper, who hurt him deeply but the pain didn't last long. However, one woman, Susan, sticks out in his mind. He admits to wanting to trade all the other women for just one more hour with Susan when she tried.
This implies that Susan brought something unique and special to their relationship, something that other women didn't bring. It's unclear what exactly that something is, but the man claims that no other woman has ever made him feel as weak or provided him with what he needed like Susan did. He then reflects on how difficult the holidays are without her and how her absence makes him feel lonely during the summertime.
Overall, the song seems to suggest that some relationships are more profound than others, and people will always remember the one person who stood out and made them feel alive. The lyrics are relatable to many individuals who have experienced difficulties in their relationships and can serve as a reminder of the importance of finding someone who makes you feel whole.
Line by Line Meaning
I got over Charlotte Thompson, Goldie Johnson, Lord they done me wrong
I’ve been hurt in the past by women like Charlotte and Goldie, who mistreated me.
I took it hard with Peggy Harper, She hurt me bad, but not for long
Peggy also hurt me, but it didn’t last long and I was able to move on.
There's just one I remember, Makes me feel funny down inside
Out of all the women I’ve been with, Susan is the only one who still affects me emotionally.
I'd trade 'em all for just one hour, Of Susan when she tried
I would give up all my past relationships just for one more moment with Susan when she gave her all.
No there's never been a woman, Who could make me weak inside
Susan is the only woman who has been able to truly touch my heart and make me feel vulnerable.
And give me what I needed, Like Susan when she tried
Susan understood my needs better than anyone else and was able to fulfill them when she put in the effort.
It gets worse in the summer, When the nights are hot and long
I find it harder to forget about Susan during the summer when the warm nights remind me of our time together.
And it's bad in December, When they play those Christmas songs
Even during the holiday season, when Christmas songs are playing everywhere and I should be feeling festive, I still can't shake the memory of Susan.
So if you ask me and I don't tell you, Bet your sweet bottom dollar I lied
If you ask me whether anyone else compares to Susan, and I say no, you can bet that I'm telling the truth and not just trying to be polite.
'Cause there's never been one better, Than Susan when she tried
There's no one else who has ever matched up to Susan's ability to make me feel loved and fulfilled when she truly put in the effort.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON S. REID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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