Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".

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.

Take Me to the Fair
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Take me to the fair
Take me to the fair, don't know anywhere
I would rather be

Let's, go to the fair
We'll walk hand in hand, through Tomorrow Land
Only you and me

*chorus
I wanna see everything, do everything
While we're doin' it all
I'll buy the peanuts and popcorn
We'll have us a ball

You can spend my pay
Crush me in the crowds, I'll be in the clouds
Honey I don't care

Take me there by sleigh
Go, let's get a bite, anywhere you like
But take me to the fair

I wanna see everything, do everything
While we're doin' it all
I'll buy the peanuts and popcorn
We'll have us a ball

Take me there by sleigh
Go, let's have a bite, anywhere you like
But take me to the fair

Take me to the fair, Take me to the fair
Take me to the fair

Overall Meaning

Elvis Presley's song "Take Me to the Fair" is a lighthearted and playful tune about the desire to escape the troubles and worries of the world and simply enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The song begins with the singer expressing the desire to be taken to the fair, as it is the only place they would rather be. The anticipation for the fair is evident in the lyrics, and the singer invites someone special to go with them to the fair, where they can walk hand in hand and explore the rides and attractions together. The chorus emphasizes the desire to experience everything the fair has to offer and to have a good time enjoying the food, drinks, and entertainment. The singer is willing to spend their pay and be crushed in crowds if it means experiencing the excitement and joy of the fair.

One interpretation of the song is that the fair represents a carefree and joyful escape from the realities of the world. The fair is a place where people can be themselves and forget about their problems for a while. The singer wants to share this experience with someone special, emphasizing the importance of companionship and love in finding happiness. The lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia, as the fair is often associated with childhood memories and simple pleasures. The singer wants to relive these memories and experience the excitement of the fair once again.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to the fair
I want to go to the fair

Take me to the fair, don't know anywhere I would rather be
The fair is the only place I want to be

Let's, go to the fair We'll walk hand in hand, through Tomorrow Land Only you and me
Let's go to the fair and explore Tomorrow Land together

*chorus I wanna see everything, do everything While we're doin' it all I'll buy the peanuts and popcorn We'll have us a ball
I want to experience everything the fair has to offer and have a great time together

You can spend my pay Crush me in the crowds, I'll be in the clouds Honey I don't care
I don't mind spending money or dealing with crowds, as long as I'm at the fair with you

Take me there by sleigh Go, let's get a bite, anywhere you like But take me to the fair
I don't care how we get there or where we eat, as long as we go to the fair

Take me to the fair, Take me to the fair
Again, I really want to go to the fair

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER

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