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.
Tonight Is So Right For Love
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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The moon's so bright
Tonight is so right for love
Now's the time to say
You're the only one
Tonight is so right for love
They twinkle in your eyes
Who'd believe that we'd be here
So near to paradise?
This could be the kiss
To unlock heaven's door
That magic hour of bliss
That we both waited for
I love more and more
Oh, we could fly right up to the sky
The things we've been dreaming of
And how real they would seem
A midsummer-night's dream
Can't you see that tonight's so right for love?
And how real they would seem
A midsummer-night's dream
Can't you see that tonight's so right for love?
Hold me tight
The moon's so bright
Tonight is so right for love
In "Tonight Is So Right for Love", Elvis Presley sings of a romantic euphoria that is felt when two people come together in love. The song begins by encouraging his lover to hold him tight on this night, which is brightened by the light of the full moon. He then declares that now is the time to confess that she is the only one for him. The moment feels perfect for love.
As the stars begin to appear, they twinkle in her eyes and they find themselves so near to paradise. Presley declares that this could be the moment that unlocks heaven's door, bringing that magic hour of passion and bliss which they have both been waiting for. He professes his love, telling her that it's growing more powerful with each passing moment.
Presley creates a sense of escapism, urging his lover that they can fly up to the sky, making all of their dreams come true. This is their midsummer-night's dream, and he asks her if she can see that tonight is the perfect time for love. The song captures the powerful feelings of passion that are felt in the early stages of a relationship, making it easy to understand why Elvis Presley was consistently one of the world's top romantic singers.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me tight
Elvis is requesting his loved one to embrace him tightly and be as close as possible.
The moon's so bright
Elvis is describing the night sky as being lit up by a luminous moon.
Tonight is so right for love
Elvis is expressing that this specific moment in time is the perfect opportunity to display one's love for their significant other.
Now's the time to say
Elvis believes it's the ideal moment for individuals to express their most sincere feelings to their partners.
You're the only one
Elvis is telling his lover that he or she is the only one he wants to be with, reminding the listener that the act of sharing one's deepest feelings should be reserved for only the person they love most.
One by one the stars appear
He paints a picture of an absolutely beautiful evening, explaining how the stars slowly emerge as the night continues.
They twinkle in your eyes
Elvis is making a compliment to his lover, saying that the stars are sparkling in their eyes.
Who'd believe that we'd be here
Elvis is reflecting on his surprise of finding himself in the position of being with his lover in this moment.
So near to paradise?
Elvis is imploring the question, wondering if he and his partner are on the cusp of paradise.
This could be the kiss
Elvis believes that in this moment, he and his loved one sharing a kiss could be the key to unlocking their love, thereby opening the doors to paradise as well.
To unlock heaven's door
Elvis is using 'heaven's door' as a figurative way to express the idea of reaching paradise or feeling heavenly through love.
That magic hour of bliss
Elvis is describing this moment as an hour of pure joy and ecstasy, a moment that may never occur again in this way.
That we both waited for
Both lovers have been waiting for this magical moment of love, and Elvis highlights that it has finally arrived.
I love more and more
Elvis emphasizes that his feelings for his dear one are only growing in strength and depth with every passing moment.
Oh, we could fly right up to the sky
Elvis is bringing a romantic element into his interpretation of love, inviting his partner to join him and soar into the sky, reminding him or her that anything is possible with love.
The things we've been dreaming of
Elvis is asking his lover to not only dream about future moments of love, but to live in them with the utmost conviction and joy.
A midsummer-night's dream
Elvis references Shakespeare's play to describe this moment as a magical, otherworldly occurrence that can only be attributed to the power of love.
Can't you see that tonight's so right for love?
Elvis emphasizes how unique and special this moment is, calling it an opportunity for lovers to express their devotion to one another.
Hold me tight
Elvis repeats this first line of the song as a call to action once again, urging his lover to embrace him and hold him close.
The moon's so bright
He once again remarks on the luminous moon that is illuminating their loving surroundings.
Tonight is so right for love
Elvis repeats the chorus once more, emphasizing the importance of this wonderful moment and how it is truly the right time for love.
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George Vreeland Hill
The greatest voice ever. No one could sing like Elvis.
Ràton ™
Keith urban can.
Annette Elliott
I'll never get tired of watching him sing.....😚😚😚😚😚😚
Barry Shoemark
Greatest singer of all time
The Restoration Guy (UK)
Nobody comes close.
Jay Pee
A great talent. I can listen to this voice all day. He had a gift.
Birgit Jachmann
LOVE IT FOREVER !!! beautiful Elvis for ever !!!
Riya Delores
Nice Song ❤
nomadicgringo
Till a hundred years, no one could be like Elvis Presley
Ko Moe
One and only .There's no other who can sing and perform like the King of Rock n Roll.