The First Edition signed with Reprise Records and recorded the pop-psychedelic single "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)", a song later to feature in the Cohen Brothers film "The Big Lebowski". Within a year, the group was billed as "Kenny Rogers and the First Edition" and in the summer of 1969, they once again hit the charts with "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" (US #6, UK #1).
For the next two years, the First Edition bounced between country, pop and mild psychedelia, enjoying world-wide success.
Elvira
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition Lyrics
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My heart's on fire for Elvira
We look like dough, lips like sherry wine
She can sure enough make my little light shine
I get a funny feelin' up and down my spine
'Cause I know that my Elvira's mine
Giddy up oom poppa omm poppa mow mow
Heigh-ho silver, away
Elvira, Elvira
My heart's on fire for Elvira
Tonight I'm gonna meet her to hungry house cafe
And I'm gonna give her all the love I can
She's gonna jump and holler
'Cause I saved up two dollars
She's gonna search and find that preacher man
Elvira, Elvira
My heart's on fire for Elvira
Elvira, Elvira
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
"Elvira" is a song by Kenny Rogers that tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Elvira. The song is filled with a playful and lively vibe that reflects the excitement and passion he feels for her. He describes her as having lips like sherry wine and being able to make his light shine brighter. He is so in love with her that he gets a funny feeling up and down his spine, knowing she is his.
The chorus of the song has become iconic, with Rogers singing "Elvira, Elvira, my heart's on fire for Elvira." He plans to meet her at the hungry house cafe and give her all the love he can, mentioning that he has saved up two dollars. The song ends with him repeating her name, creating a memorable hook that sticks in the listener's head.
Overall, "Elvira" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates the joys of love and the excitement of a new romance. It is a classic country song that has become popular in many other genres, and the up-tempo beat and lively lyrics make it a favorite among fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Elvira, Elvira
Addressing the woman of his dreams, Elvira.
My heart's on fire for Elvira
He loves Elvira with all his heart and passion.
We look like dough, lips like sherry wine
They have a similar look like dough and she has beautiful red lips.
She can sure enough make my little light shine
Being with Elvira makes him feel alive and happy.
I get a funny feelin' up and down my spine
He experiences a strange, unexplainable feeling in his body whenever he's with Elvira.
'Cause I know that my Elvira's mine
He is confident that Elvira belongs to him and he belongs to her.
Giddy up oom poppa omm poppa mow mow
A playful expression, perhaps to evoke a cowboy-like energy.
Heigh-ho silver, away
A nod to the Lone Ranger's catchphrase on his horse, Silver.
Tonight I'm gonna meet her to hungry house cafe
He has a planned date with Elvira at the Hungry House Cafe.
And I'm gonna give her all the love I can
He wants to shower Elvira with love and affection.
She's gonna jump and holler
Elvira will be delighted and excited.
'Cause I saved up two dollars
He has scrimped and saved to be able to treat Elvira.
She's gonna search and find that preacher man
They may be thinking about getting married, so they need to find a preacher to perform the ceremony.
Elvira, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A repeating refrain of Elvira's name, emphasizing how much he thinks about her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Frazier
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Michael Schild
Love this rendition
Michael Schild
Me too
Inocencio Paredez
Muy buena...desde Formosa Argentina....ESCUCHABA DESDE EL AÑO 1976.
Nathanaël Mini
Elvira is an American song.
D c
1970