The jam session seems to have happened by pure chance. Perkins, who by this time had already met success with "Blue Suede Shoes", had come into the studios that day, accompanied by his brothers Clayton and Jay and by drummer W.S. Holland, their aim being to cut some new material, including a revamped version of an old blues song, "Matchbox". Sam Phillips, the owner of Sun Records, who wished to try to fatten this sparse rockabilly instrumentation, had brought in his latest acquisition, singer and piano man extraordinaire, Jerry Lee Lewis, still unknown outside Memphis, to play the piano on the Perkins session.
Sometime in the early afternoon, Elvis Presley, a former SUN artist himself, but now at RCA, dropped in to pay a casual visit accompanied by a girlfriend, Marilyn Evans. He was, at the time, the biggest name in show business, having hit the top of the singles charts five times, and topping the album charts twice in the preceding 12 month period. Less than four months earlier, he had appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, pulling an unheard-of 83% of the television audience, which was estimated at 55 million, the largest in history, up to that time. After chatting with Philips in the control room, Presley listened to the playback of the Perkins’ session, which he pronounced to be good. Then he went into the studio and some time later the jam session began. Phillips left the tapes running in order to "capture the moment" as a souvenir and for posterity. At some point during the session, SUN artist Johnny Cash, who had also enjoyed a few hits on the country charts, popped in.
As the session continued, Phillips spotted an opportunity for some publicity and called a local newspaper, the Memphis Press-Scimitar. Bob Johnson, the newspaper’s entertainment editor came over to the studios accompanied by a UPI representative named Leo Soroca, and a photographer.
The following day, an article, written by Johnson about the session, was published in the Memphis Press-Scimitar under the title, "Million Dollar Quartet". The article contained the now well known photograph of Elvis Presley seated at the piano surrounded by Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
End of the Road
The Million Dollar Quartet Lyrics
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The night is long
I don't care if I never get home
I'm waiting
At the end of the road
Well the stars may not shine
Neither the moon
What the heck we don't want no moon
At the end of the road
You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas
Pull out the front, don't give me no sass
Take you foot slap it on the floor
When you get ahead we'll rock some more
Oh the way is dark
The night is long
I don't care if I never get home
I'm waiting
At the end of the road
You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas
Flip out the front, don't give me no sass
Take you foot slap it on the floor
When you get ahead we'll rock some more
Well the way is dark
The night is long
I don't care if I never get home
I'm waiting
At the end of the road
The Million Dollar Quartet's song "End Of The Road" is a lively and energetic tune that speaks to the rebellious and adventurous spirit of youth. The lyrics describe two lovers who are on a wild ride through the night, unafraid of the unknown dangers that lie ahead. The night is dark and long, but they don't care if they never make it back home because they are waiting for each other at the end of the road. The stars may not shine, and the moon may not be out, but they don't need these things to enjoy the ride. They are ready to take on anything that comes their way, and as long as they are together, they will keep on rocking.
The tone of the song is upbeat and imagistic, drawing heavily on the language of the street and the slang of the time. The lyrics are full of humor, wit, and energy, and they are infused with a sense of playfulness and joy that captures the spirit of the era. The song's driving rhythm and catchy melody make it a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today.
Overall, "End Of The Road" is a celebration of life and love, and it inspires listeners to live fully and fearlessly, taking risks, and seizing the moment. Its message of youthful exuberance and unfettered joy has made it a beloved classic, and it continues to be loved and appreciated by fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the way is dark
The path ahead is unclear and uncertain
The night is long
There seems to be no end to this journey
I don't care if I never get home
The destination is not as important as the journey
I'm waiting
I'm in no rush to reach the end of the road
At the end of the road
Wherever the road may lead, I'll be waiting there
Well the stars may not shine
There may be obstacles or challenges along the way
Neither the moon
Even the most reliable sources of guidance may be absent
What the heck we don't want no moon
We'll find our own way, even without traditional sources of direction
You can jump in my Ford and give it some gas
I'm willing to share this journey with others
Pull out the front, don't give me no sass
Let's go full speed ahead, and not let any obstacles slow us down
Take you foot slap it on the floor
Let's give it our all and put in the effort to reach our destination
When you get ahead we'll rock some more
When we make progress and overcome challenges, we'll celebrate
Lyrics © BRASSTACKS ALLIANCE
Written by: JERRY LEE LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RaymondStrickoff
Elvis has left the building...Really!!!
@lourdestaveira7622
Meu maravilhoso Elvis único e malhou cantar que já pisou na fase da terra destes planeta beijos te amo para sempre que saudade de você fica com Deus beijos te amo para sempre que saudade de você fica com Deus beijos...🥀🎼🎶👑👑🌹👑🎤♥️