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.
Yellow Rose of Texas / The Eyes of Texas
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Her eyes are even bluer than Texas skies above
Her heart's as big as Texas and wherever I may go
I'll remember her forever because I love her so
There are so many roses that bloom along the way
But my heart's in Amarillo and that's where it will stay
With the yellow rose of Texas so I'd better get there fast
Oh the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl I love
Her eyes are even bluer than Texas skies above
Her heart's as big as Texas and wherever I may go
I'll remember her forever because I love her so
The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
The eyes of Texas are upon you 'till Gabriel blows his horn
The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
The eyes of Texas are upon you 'till Gabriel blows his horn
The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
The eyes of Texas are upon you 'till Gabriel blows his horn
The Yellow Rose of Texas is a famous folk song that has been performed by numerous artists since it was originally penned in the mid-19th century. In Elvis Presley's version, he sings about his love for a woman named the Yellow Rose of Texas. He describes her as having eyes bluer than the skies of Texas, and a heart as big as the state. It is clear that she has greatly impacted him, as he vows to remember her forever.
In the second verse, Presley sings about how his heart is in Amarillo, Texas, and that he needs to get back there quickly. He believes that he was the Yellow Rose of Texas's first love, and hopes to be her last. The song then transitions into The Eyes of Texas, which is the official song of the University of Texas. The lyrics warn that no one can escape the watchful eyes of Texas, as they are always upon you. The song suggests that even at night, or in the early morning, one cannot avoid the scrutiny of the state's gaze. This final verse adds an interesting twist to the song, as it shifts from being a love song to one about the power and influence of Texas.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl I love
Out of all the girls in the world, the yellow rose of Texas is the only one that holds my heart
Her eyes are even bluer than Texas skies above
The color of her eyes are even more vibrant than the bright blue skies of Texas
Her heart's as big as Texas and wherever I may go
The size of her heart is as large as the state of Texas, and regardless of where I venture, she will always be with me
I'll remember her forever because I love her so
I will always cherish and hold onto the memories of her because I love her immensely
There are so many roses that bloom along the way
While on my journey, I come across many different women who catch my attention
But my heart's in Amarillo and that's where it will stay
Despite the many other women, my heart remains in Amarillo and is where my true love lies
With the yellow rose of Texas so I'd better get there fast
In order to be with my true love, the yellow rose of Texas, I need to hurry and make my way to her
'Cause I know I was her first love and I want to be her last
I am aware that she had other loves before me, but I am determined to be her last and forever love
The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day
The watchful and judgmental eyes of Texas are always observing you, every single day
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away
You cannot escape the eyes of Texas, no matter how hard you try to run or hide
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
Even during the night or early morning, the eyes of Texas will still be keeping watch over you
The eyes of Texas are upon you 'till Gabriel blows his horn
The eyes of Texas will continue to watch over you until the very end, when Gabriel blows his horn signaling the apocalypse
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