“Viva Las Vegas” is a famous song performed by Elvis Presley. It was used as the title track for the 1964 musical film of the same name, in which Elvis starred alongside Ann-Margret. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and was featured prominently in the film’s opening credits sequence.
The song captures the excitement and allure of Las Vegas, with lyrics that celebrate the city’s vibrant nightlife and entertainment. Elvis Presley’s energetic and charismatic performance of “Viva Las Vegas” has made it an enduring classic in his repertoire.
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You can find various versions and renditions of “Viva Las Vegas” on YouTube, including official lyric videos and audio tracks. Additionally, more information about the song can be found on its Wikipedia page.
“Viva Las Vegas” remains a beloved Elvis Presley hit that continues to be associated with the glitz and glamour of the famous city it celebrates.
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Did You Know?
- Elvis Presley: Elvis Aaron Presley, born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, remains an unparalleled legend in the annals of music history. Often dubbed “The King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis’s magnetic charisma, soul-stirring vocals, and electrifying stage presence revolutionized the music industry. From humble beginnings, he ascended to superstardom and left an indelible mark on the world. His legacy endures through his timeless classics.
- “Viva Las Vegas”: Penned by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, “Viva Las Vegas” perfectly captures the glitz, glamour, and endless possibilities of Las Vegas. It served as the title track for the 1964 film of the same name, in which Elvis starred alongside Ann-Margret. The song is a high-energy celebration of the city’s vibrant nightlife, making it an enduring favorite not only in Vegas but worldwide.
“Viva Las Vegas”
Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that’s ready to burn
So get those stakes up higher
There’s a thousand pretty women waitin’ out there
And they’re all livin’ devil may care
And I’m just the devil with love to spare
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las VegasHow I wish that there were more
Than the twenty-four hours in the day
‘Cause even if there were forty more
I wouldn’t sleep a minute away
Oh, there’s black jack and poker and the roulette wheel
A fortune won and lost on ev’ry deal
All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las VegasViva Las Vegas with you neon flashin’
And your one armbandits crashin’
All those hopes down the drain
Viva Las Vegas turnin’ day into nighttime
Turnin’ night into daytime
If you see it once
You’ll never be the same againI’m gonna keep on the run
I’m gonna have me some fun
If it costs me my very last dime
If I wind up broke up well
I’ll always remember that I had a swingin’ time
I’m gonna give it ev’rything I’ve got
Lady luck please let the dice stay hot
Let me shoot a seven with ev’ry shot
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas
Viva, Viva Las Vegas