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.
There Ain't Nothing Like A Song
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I'm finally beat
You're goin' ninety miles an hour
Down a dead end street
You don't want to fight no more
You think that you can't win
Come on boy take a real deep breath
Hold your head up high
Oh you gotta be strong
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
Now they may take away your job
Take your fancy car
They may repossess your clothes, take that fine guitar
They may take everything you own
Well that's just for today
As long as you've got a song in your heart
Tomorrow's gonna be O.K.
Hold your head up high
Oh you gotta be strong
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
All right
There ain't nothing gonna stop you
Once you've set your mind
The only people gonna knock you
Are jealous of what they find
Just keep a smile right on your face
Don't let 'em get you down
When you wake up tomorrow
The world is spinnin' round
Hold your head up high, hey, hey, hey
You gotta be strong, all right
Come on and sing, sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
Well lovin's all that I can give you
(Baby that's enough)
You ain't easy to satisfy
(Baby I ain't that tough)
Now hey little girl you're about the wildest
Thing I've ever seen
(When I'm with you baby I'm a lovin' machine)
Come on and kiss me honey
Oh you gotta be strong
Come on and sing, sing
There ain't nothing like a song
Come on and sing, (sing) sing
(sing) sing, (sing) sing
There ain't nothing like a song
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song "There Ain't Nothing Like A Song" convey a message of hope and determination. The song speaks to the power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit. It begins with an image of someone who is beaten down and discouraged, but the song encourages this person to keep fighting, to jump right back in, and to hold their head up high. The chorus repeats the idea that singing is one of the most powerful ways to overcome obstacles and challenges in life.
The second part of the song speaks specifically to the power of music to help us cope with difficult times. Even when everything else seems to be falling apart, as long as we have a song in our heart we can find a way through. The song suggests that even if we lose everything else, as long as we have music we will be okay. The final verse of the song takes a more romantic tone, with the singer encouraging a lover to be strong and to embrace the power of music as a way of overcoming the challenges of love.
Overall, "There Ain't Nothing Like A Song" is a powerful testament to the power of music to help us through the toughest times in life. Whether we are dealing with life's challenges or simply enjoying the company of a loved one, this song reminds us that singing and music can be a powerful force for good in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When you say that's it boy
When you feel like giving up
I'm finally beat
You're exhausted and defeated
You're goin' ninety miles an hour
You're moving too fast
Down a dead end street
Towards a hopeless situation
You don't want to fight no more
You've lost the will to keep going
You think that you can't win
You feel like you've already lost
Come on boy take a real deep breath
Pause and take a moment to collect yourself
Jump right in and
Dive in without hesitation
Hold your head up high
Show confidence and strength
Oh you gotta be strong
Don't give up easily
Come on and sing, sing, sing
Express yourself through music
There ain't nothing like a song
Music can be powerful and uplifting
Now they may take away your job
You might lose your livelihood
Take your fancy car
You might lose your possessions
They may repossess your clothes, take that fine guitar
Everything you own can be taken away from you
They may take everything you own
You might lose everything you have worked for
Well that's just for today
It's only temporary
As long as you've got a song in your heart
You can find hope and strength
Tomorrow's gonna be O.K.
A better day is coming
All right
Acknowledgement and affirmation
There ain't nothing gonna stop you
Nothing can hold you back
Once you've set your mind
Once you make up your mind
The only people gonna knock you
Others who are jealous of you
Are jealous of what they find
Envious of your success
Just keep a smile right on your face
Stay positive and happy
Don't let 'em get you down
Don't let others bring you down
When you wake up tomorrow
A new day brings new opportunities
The world is spinnin' round
Life goes on, whether good or bad
Well lovin's all that I can give you
All I have to offer is love
(Baby that's enough)
Love is all you need
You ain't easy to satisfy
You have high standards
(Baby I ain't that tough)
I'll do my best to meet your standards
Now hey little girl you're about the wildest
You're unpredictable and exciting
Thing I've ever seen
You're amazing to me
(When I'm with you baby I'm a lovin' machine)
I feel energized and full of love when I'm around you
Come on and kiss me honey
Show affection and passion
Oh you gotta be strong
Stay strong and resilient
Come on and sing, sing
Express yourself and find joy
(sing) sing, (sing) sing
Keep singing and spreading positivity
There ain't nothing like a song
Music can lift your spirits and inspire you
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: JOY BYERS
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@elvispresleyrecords7285
This is an awesome song Elvis was a great singer and Speedway was a great movie too LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@massimoterrin1940
Stiamo parlando di ELVIS......qualsiasi canzone è bella se cantata da lui!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@frankbell856
I watched all of the Elvis movies when will they be on again
@nichtskoennerlp6314
good song
@elvispresleyrecords7285
Great song
@slingbladejeff
YOU GOT TO BE STRONG .
@michaelconlon8960
I can see now why John Elvis asked what happened to the rock n roll Elvis.Elvis's voice is brilliant as usual but this is a very tame version of the Elvis who rocked the Dorsey shows,The Milton Berle Show and The Ed Sullivan shows
@countryboyb2506
❤
@MusicAndGaming-wx9tw
This song is barely any different to The Meanest Girl In Town but faster and with an extra verse with Nancy Sinatra duet
@vincentmartinez7527
Damn Yellow and Black cars.... 😎