“Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel” is an enduring musical masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on the world of music since its release in 1956. This iconic track, performed by none other than the legendary Elvis Presley himself, has captivated hearts and souls for generations. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of this song and the extraordinary artist behind it.
Did You Know?
- “Heartbreak Hotel” marked a significant turning point in Elvis Presley’s career, skyrocketing him to international fame. It was his first single to top the Billboard Pop Chart and also made it to the top of the Country and Western chart.
- The song was written by Tommy Durden and Mae Boren Axton, inspired by a newspaper article about a man’s suicide note that simply read, “I walk a lonely street.” This somber inspiration became the foundation of the song’s melancholic lyrics.
- Elvis Presley’s electrifying performance of “Heartbreak Hotel” on the Dorsey Brothers’ “Stage Show” in 1956 became a cultural phenomenon, solidifying his status as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
- The song’s distinctive sound, blending rockabilly and blues elements, is often credited with helping to shape the rock music genre as we know it today.
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Lyrics:
Well, since my baby left meWell, I found a new place to dwellWell, it’s down at the end of Lonely StreetAt Heartbreak HotelWhere I’ll be, I’ll be so lonely, babyWell, I’m so lonelyI’ll be so lonely, I could die
Although it’s always crowdedYou still can find some roomFor broken hearted loversTo cry there in their gloomBe so, they’ll be so lonely, babyThey get so lonelyThey’re so lonely, they could die
Now, the bellhop’s tears keep flowin’And the desk clerk’s dressed in blackWell, they’ve been so long on Lonely StreetWell, they’ll never, they’ll never look backAnd they get so, they get so lonely, babyWell, they are so lonelyThey’re so lonely, they could die
Well, now, if your baby leaves youAnd you got a tale to tellWell, just take a walk down Lonely StreetTo Heartbreak HotelWhere you will be, you will be lonely, babyWell, you will be lonelyYou’ll be so lonely, you could die
Although it’s always crowdedBut you still can find some roomFor broken hearted loversTo cry there in their gloomWhere they get so, they get so lonely, babyWell, they’re so lonelyThey’ll be so lonely, they could die
