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.
The LIttle Drummer Boy
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Three hearts yearning for love
Although it's hard to explain
I know it may sound insane
But this one boy loves two little girls
Folks say three is a crowd
To each boy, one girl's allowed
But right now I'm having such fun
'Cos this one boy loves two little girls.
There will come a time, I'll have to settle down
But until that time I love two girls hanging around
Now one day I must decide which one I'll choose for my bride
But till we three must part
I've twice as much love in my heart
'Cos this one boy loves two little girls
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "The Little Drummer Boy" are those of a man who is struggling to choose between two women he loves. He acknowledges that it may seem insane to love two people at the same time, but he cannot help how he feels. He knows that society considers it inappropriate for a man to love more than one woman, but he is having too much fun with both of them to choose just one. The man knows that eventually, he will have to settle down and choose just one woman to be with, but until then, he is content to love both of them.
The song explores the conflict between love and societal norms. It highlights the fact that sometimes, the heart wants what it wants, and societal expectations cannot change that. The singer is mindful of the fact that he will eventually have to choose between the two women, but he is not ready to do so yet. The lyrics capture the tension between the desire to love freely and the pressure to conform to social norms.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the complexity of love and relationships. It acknowledges the fact that love can be messy and complicated, but at the same time, it celebrates the power of love to transcend societal expectations and norms.
Line by Line Meaning
One boy, two little girls
There is a boy who is in love with two different girls.
Three hearts yearning for love
All three people involved in this love triangle are looking for affection and companionship.
Although it's hard to explain
The emotions that this boy is feeling are complex and difficult to put into words.
I know it may sound insane
The situation that this boy finds himself in might seem crazy or illogical to others.
But this one boy loves two little girls
Despite everything, this boy is romantically attached to both of these girls.
Folks say three is a crowd
People often believe that romantic relationships should involve only two people, and that adding a third person would be a mistake.
To each boy, one girl's allowed
There is a societal norm that says that each person should be with only one partner at a time.
But right now I'm having such fun
Despite the potential complications, this boy is enjoying the company and affection of both girls.
I just can't give up either one
He is too attached to both girls to choose just one to be with.
'Cos this one boy loves two little girls.
Once again, the boy emphasizes his love for both girls.
There will come a time, I'll have to settle down
Eventually, the boy realizes that he will have to make a difficult decision about who to commit to.
But until that time I love two girls hanging around
Until he decides, he will continue to enjoy spending time with both of them.
Now one day I must decide which one I'll choose for my bride
The boy is aware that he can't keep leading both girls on forever, and will eventually have to choose one of them to spend the rest of his life with.
But till we three must part
Until that decision is made and the relationships end, the boy will continue to love both girls.
I've twice as much love in my heart
The boy has deep feelings for both girls, and his heart is overflowing with affection for them.
'Cos this one boy loves two little girls.
Once again, the boy emphasizes his love for both girls.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sandramaggard2962
Elvis sings beautifully! He has this song to give to us, ty Elvis i love his gospel!
@James-gp2uf
Great song
@KathrynHolden-rb9bl
I miss Elvis very much too I luv your music 🎶 alot
@AI_Renditions.
Thank you!!! 😊
@KathrynHolden-rb9bl
Welcome back
@derekleto4608
Hello, are you associated with the Love Elvis channel? I cant seem to find their Elvis cover of Stuck in the Middle With you anymore and was wondering if you might know where to find it.
@AI_Renditions.
I'm not, but i know they are shutting peoples channels down that have AI covers. This is my second one. I'll see if i can manage to put one out though
@derekleto4608
@AI_Renditions. Thank you, I appreciate that! Not sure if you'll find the backing track/instrumental he use though, it fit Elvis way more than the normal songs track, and I'm struggling to find it myself.
@jaykern4128
This don't even sound like Elvis,come on,it sounds more like Johnny Cash
@lindatimmons3675
@@jaykern4128.....
Johnny Cash is much better also