“Little Egypt” is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was first recorded by The Coasters in 1961 and released as a single. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Elvis Presley recorded his own version of “Little Egypt” in 1964. His version was released as a single in the United Kingdom and reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Presley’s version of the song is a rock and roll ballad, with a driving beat and Presley’s signature vocals.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young woman named Little Egypt who is a belly dancer. She is described as being beautiful and exotic, and she captivates the attention of the men who see her dance. The song’s narrator is one of these men, and he is smitten with Little Egypt. He describes her dancing as being “hypnotic” and “mesmerizing,” and he says that she is “the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.”
“Little Egypt” is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s early sound. It is a fun and energetic song that showcases Presley’s vocal talent and his charisma. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but Presley’s version remains the definitive one.
Additional information:
- The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who are also known for writing songs such as “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.”
- The song was first recorded by The Coasters in 1961.
- Elvis Presley recorded his own version of the song in 1964.
- Presley’s version of the song was released as a single in the United Kingdom and reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young woman named Little Egypt who is a belly dancer.
- The song is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s early sound.
