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.
Young and Beautiful
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Your lips so red, your eyes that shine
Shame the stars that glow
So fill these lonely arms of mine
And kiss me tenderly
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
You're so young and beautiful, you're everything I love
Your angel smile, your gentle touch
Are all I'm dreaming of
Oh take this heart I offer you
And never set me free
Then you'll be forever young
And beautiful to me
Elvis Presley's song "Young and Beautiful" is a classic love song that vividly describes the physical beauty of the person the singer loves. The lyrics convey a sense of admiration and tenderness towards the lover, emphasizing their youth and physical attributes. The use of imagery - the red lips and shining eyes that even outshine the stars - highlights the lover's beauty and leaves the audience with no doubt how much the singer is in love with them.
The song expertly evokes feelings of vulnerability and yearning, which are prevalent in any love situation. When the singer asks the lover to fill their arms and kiss them tenderly, it highlights the desire for closeness and affection. The last verse is particularly poignant as the singer asks the lover to take their heart and never set them free, thereby ensuring that the lover will always be beautiful and young forever.
Overall, "Young and Beautiful" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the essence of love through well-applied words.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so young and beautiful and I love you so
I am deeply in love with you and captivated by your youthful beauty.
Your lips so red, your eyes that shine
Your red lips and sparkly eyes add to your face's beauty and attractiveness.
Shame the stars that glow
Your beauty surpasses that of the stars in the sky.
So fill these lonely arms of mine
I am lonely and asking you to come into my embrace.
And kiss me tenderly
Kiss me gently with care and love.
Then you'll be forever young And beautiful to me
Your beauty and youth will be everlasting in my eyes and heart.
You're so young and beautiful, you're everything I love
I love and admire everything within you including your youthful beauty.
Your angel smile, your gentle touch Are all I'm dreaming of
I dream of your sweet smile and soft touch.
Oh take this heart I offer you And never set me free
I offer you my heart and I never want to be separated from you.
Then you'll be forever young And beautiful to me
Your beauty and youth will last longer and will always be beautiful to me.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Abner Silver
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Gheorghe Negreanu
This song hits different knowing that she died after the movie. So shame, she was so young and for Elvis she will remain forever young and beautiful ! Amazing song by the King !
Antonio Santorini
She died right after filming driving across country she never saw the release of this movie, she was winter spring summer fall on The Howdy Doody Show from 1948 until 1957
Gheorghe Negreanu
@Antonio Santorini Yeah, and i also heard in an interview of one of the people in Elvis entourage that he never watched the movie because of her death and after he found out about the tragic incident, he and hes father drove all night around town, because he could not stand still or be alone.
Antonio Santorini
@Gheorghe Negreanu it was sad
Son Of Machiavelli
Beautiful ballad Elvis had alot of emotion in his voice you can feel the lyrics .
patricia presley
Super ballade
George Horner
The one and only Elvis , from an entirely different planet.
Iris Edmondson
I know Elvis made loads of great records but this was one of my all time favourite one’s he was the king.
topcats78
Such a lovely song and a very moving scene from ' Jailhouse Rock ( 1957)'. Judy Tyler died in a automobile accident a few days after filming had ended. Elvis could never bring himself to watch the film. He was so heartbroken about her death. If Judy had lived there is no doubt this film would have brought her even bigger roles in Hollywood. I always think of Elvis and Judy whenever I hear this song.
wishananda
Such a gem of a song. Love Elvis so .