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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the King".
Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, as a twinless twin, and when he was 13 years old, he and his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. His music career began there in 1954, when he recorded a song with producer Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was an early popularizer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who managed 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. He was regarded as the leading figure of rock and roll after a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines that coincided with the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
Well, you've seen us before,
You're going to see us again, ya'll,
We're back in town now, We're playing to win.
Foot stompin' brothers, that's what we are,
No fancy pants, ain't no super star.
You say you came for the party, babe,
You came for the show.
The boys are feeling hot and I'm a ready to go.
So if you're feeling good, if you feel alright,
We're going to have a rock 'n roll time tonight.
Chorus:
So c'mon people won't you free your soul,
C'mon babe, let's rock 'n roll.
I want that sweet little missy,
Down there on that front row,
She's looking real fine, babe,
She's ready to go.
She'll get you feeling good, if you feel alright,
Guarantee you good good rockin' tonight.
Chorus:
So c'mon baby let's rock 'n roll,
Me and my boys we got total control.