Hello (Hola!) and thank you for reading “Life and Random Thinking” today.
The “King” was the nickname given to Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock n’ Roll”. Elvis’s life story is quite interesting. He was born in 1935 in the state of Mississippi and was an only child.
The start of his life was in poverty. In 1953, at the age of 18 he was driving a truck. Elvis paid $4 to record a song for his Mom on a record (they were very close) at Sun Studio in Memphis. He recorded two songs, one per side, “My Happiness” and “That’s Where Your Heartaches Begin”.
My parents bought me a turntable as a gift when I was teenager, and included a record – It was an Elvis Presley record ” Separate Ways”.
So many wonderful songs that Elvis did, and loved so many – a tragedy that he died aged 42.
But what I want to talk to you about is some of his songs, the lyrics you may know already.
Think back to when you were dating (or maybe you are still dating).
I am going to list below three songs plus provide links in case you haven’t heard the songs in awhile.
I am hoping you will comment which relates to your dating experience OR share a song title (I will check it out!). PLEASE PLAY ♥
Song #1 – ” Don’t Be Cruel “
You know I can be found sittin’ home all alone
If you can’t come around a least please telephone
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true
Baby if I made you mad for somethin’ I might have said
Please let’s forget the past the future looks bright ahead
Don’t be cruel I got a heart so true
I don’t want no other love honey it’s just you I’m thinkin’ of
Let’s walk up to the preacher and let us say I do
Link to song here – this video was from 1957, just 4 years later from the record to his Mom, he is on the Ed Sullivan show and Elvis was a bit shy, and still humble.
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Song #2 – It’s Now or Never
It’s now or never
Come, hold me tight
Kiss me, my darling (Ooh)
Be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late (Ah, ah, ah)
It’s now or never (Ooh)
My love won’t wait
When I first saw you
With your smile so tender
My heart was captured
My soul surrendered
I’ve spent a lifetime
Waiting for the right time
Now that you’re near
The time is here, at last
Here is a link to hear this song – this video is cool, the song plays while it shows Elvis in army uniform, he joined the army in March 1958 and spent time in Germany (in between making movies in the USA) and that is where he met his wife, Priscilla.
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Song #3 – I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell
I look at you and wham
I’m head over heels
I guess that love
Is a banana peel
I feel so bad and yet
I’m feeling so well
I slipped, I stumbled, I fell
One crazy kiss and bam
I head for the skies
I guess that love
Is like a cake of ice
You skate along but then
You never can tell
Here is the link for this song, which is a super short song and the video is from one of his movies. Elvis had the handsome looks, some women would even put on lipstick to watch him in his movies. In this one minute short, he is supposedly driving a truck and trying to win over the gal, who seems unimpressed (at first). ♥ The movie was called “Wild In The Country”
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Thanks for visiting and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Hats off to a special blog I follow which inspired today’s post. – David
Life and Random Thinking 
He was amazing! Fame is what killed him.
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Absolutely true. He had so much success that there was no one in his “posse” that restrained him from excesses. That lead to him shooting a gun at ceilings in hotel rooms, and drug abuse. I wonder if he actually felt lonely, and used? In the video link where he is performing at the Ed Sullivan show you see the true Elvis I believe. He was enjoying fame, and excitement especially as he grew up in poverty and a few years before was a truckdriver. Later in life, in Vegas, women threw themselves at him, others wanted to benefit from his money or notoriety. When he died it was an accident I suspect but he was alone and I believe it would have been a preventable death. I think all the money lead to shallow friendships. He did have a wonderful voice, and his movies were entertaining. I think he would have been happier if he had been like what Cary Grant did and walked away from “show business” and focused on his relationship with his daughter. – David
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some people cannot handle success. I do not think I could.
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I suspect you would handle success well, many people do. The overwhelming celebrity is too much, Elvis was a night owl because it gave him privacy to do things like bowling, he just did it in the middle of the night.
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I have never been much of an Elvis fan, but I recently did a blog post about him: https://operasandcycling.com/elvis-in-friedberg/
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I am going to check it out, thank you!
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Have you ever visited Graceland?
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I have never been to Graceland. I have visited a few interesting places though like Hearst Castle and the Winchester Mystery House.
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Graceland was marvelous. If you’re an Elvis fan you should go.
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If I am ever in proximity I will since you recommended it, and if you get a chance check out Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA. Thanks for the recommendation.
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We went to San Simeon a few years ago. Wonderful!
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I went back in the seventies, I drove the coast from Vancouver to San Diego. It was very memorable, and a bit scary for an 18 year old.
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We drove from LA to San Fran. One of most gorgeous trips ever.
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My Mom loved Elvis so I grew up with his music in the background of my life. Great post, took me back, warmly, C
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I didn’t think I was “into” Elvis. My family didn’t have money for movies, etc., but it is funny that when I started reading the lyrics, it was Elvis’ voice I heard. I guess he was popular long enough that his songs continued to be on the radio when I was in college. He was quite handsome, had a great voice and showmanship. His ending was sad.
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I was never into Elvis but his earliest hits I did like, and his movies were fun to watch, not too serious.
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He was not an only child. He had a twin who died
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I knew he had a twin that died, and wondered why the reference that I used that he was an only child. I agree with you that he was not an only child, but that he had no surviving siblings. ♥
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My dad loves Elvis so I grew up listening to his music and still very much enjoy it. Great post- brought back some memories!
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I think that song “I slipped I stumbled I fell” was the first Elvis song I memorized, it’s so catchy. I think my Dad looked like Elvis when he was in his 20’s and my Mom looked like Elizabeth Taylor.
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That song is definitely really catchy. Aww that’s sweet and perfect for that era haha.
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Hi David,
I love everything about this post!! I grew up watching his movies, and guess what? my brother’s name is Elvis. Mom was a huge fan lol
Blessings! ♥♥
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Cool ! How did I know? (smiling) lol
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