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.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
[Chorus]
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your King
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
So bring us smoe figgy pudding;
So bring us some figgy pudding;
So bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
[Chorus]
We won't go until we got some;
We won't go until we got some;
We won't go until we got some, so bring some out here.
[Chorus]
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
[Chorus]
**Alternate Chorus:
Good tidings to you
Wherever you are;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.]
The lyrics to "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Elvis Presley & the Jordanaire are a traditional Christmas greeting expressed through simple and joyful wishes. The song begins by repeatedly expressing the message of wishing the listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It emphasizes the universal desire for happiness and joy during the holiday season.
The chorus brings the concept of "glad tidings" or happy news that the singers bring to both the listeners and their King, which can be seen as a reference to the birth of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the King of Kings in Christian tradition. This further enhances the religious undertones of the song.
The verse about bringing figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer reflects the tradition of celebrating the holiday with food and drink. Figgy pudding, a traditional Christmas dessert in England, represents the enjoyment of festive treats. The line "We won't go until we got some" may signify the singers' playfulness and insistence on receiving these delicacies before leaving, adding a light-hearted touch to the song.
Overall, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a cheerful and traditional holiday song, conveying warm wishes for joy, happiness, and good news during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We sincerely hope that you have a joyous and festive Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We genuinely desire that you experience a joyful Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We extend our heartfelt wishes for both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
[Chorus] Glad tidings we bring
[Chorus] We bring you joyful news
To you and your King
To you and your beloved leader
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We fervently hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
So bring us some figgy pudding;
Please bring us a delicious figgy pudding;
So bring us some figgy pudding;
We kindly request you to bring us some figgy pudding;
So bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
Please bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of merriment and joy.
[Chorus] Glad tidings we bring
[Chorus] We bring you joyful news
To you and your King
To you and your beloved leader
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We fervently hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We won't go until we got some;
We won't leave until we receive some;
We won't go until we got some;
We won't depart until we acquire some;
We won't go until we got some, so bring some out here.
We won't leave until we receive some, therefore please bring it here.
[Chorus] Glad tidings we bring
[Chorus] We bring you joyful news
To you and your King
To you and your beloved leader
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We fervently hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
[Chorus] Good tidings to you
[Chorus] We convey joyful news to you
Wherever you are;
No matter where you may be located;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We extend joyful news for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DICK WOLFE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elianemendesdelima739
If this is Elvis singing, I am Elizabeth Taylor! For Christ Sake, how may you mistake Elvis' wonderful voice with THIS???
@brnguity
Well Miss Taylor. I didn't. U just remember him a certain way but even with his voice changed in in the 70s
@jesseman123
That is not elvis