“King Creole” is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and recorded by Elvis Presley. It was released in 1958 as the title track of Presley’s third film, King Creole. The song is a rockabilly number with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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The lyrics tell the story of a young man who is tired of being told what to do by his elders. He is ready to strike out on his own and live his life on his own terms.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has also been praised by critics, with AllMusic calling it “one of Presley’s most exciting and rebellious early recordings.”
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“King Creole” is a significant song in the history of rock and roll. It is one of the first songs to express the rebellious spirit of the teenage generation. The song’s success helped to make Presley a star and it continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world today.
King Creole
King Creole is a 1958 American musical drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and based on the 1952 novel A Stone for Danny Fisher by Harold Robbins. The film stars Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger, and Vic Morrow.
The film tells the story of Danny Fisher (Presley), a 19-year-old who gets mixed up with crooks and involved with two women. Danny is a talented singer and guitarist, and he uses his music to express his rebellious nature.
King Creole was a commercial success, grossing over $5 million at the box office. The film was also praised by critics, with The New York Times calling it “a well-made and entertaining film.”
King Creole is an important film in the history of rock and roll. It is one of the first films to feature a rock and roll star in a leading role. The film’s success helped to make Presley a star and it continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world today.
The song “King Creole” is a significant part of Elvis Presley’s legacy. It is a powerful and rebellious song that captures the spirit of the teenage generation. The song is a classic of rock and roll and it continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world today.
‘King Creole”
[Verse 1]
There’s a man in New Orleans who plays rock and roll
He’s a guitar man with a great big soul
He lays down a beat like a ton of coal
He goes by the name of King Creole
[Chorus]
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Jumping like a catfish on a pole
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Hip-shaking King Creole
[Verse 2]
When the king starts to do it, it’s as good as done
He holds his guitar like a tommy gun
He starts to growl from way down in his throat
He bends a string and that’s all she wrote
[Chorus]
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Jumping like a catfish on a pole, yeah
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Hip-shaking King Creole (King Creole)
[Verse 3]
Well, he sings a song about a crawdad hole
He sings a song about a jelly roll
He sings a song about a-pork and greens
He sings some blues about New Orleans
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[Chorus]
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Jumping like a catfish on a pole yeah
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Hip-shaking King Creole (King Creole, go)
[Verse 4]
He plays something evil, then he plays something sweet
No matter how he plays, you gotta get up on your feet
When he gets a rocking fever, baby, heaven sakes
He don’t stop playing till his guitar breaks
[Chorus]
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Jumping like a catfish on a pole, yeah
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Hip-shaking King Creole (King Creole)
You know he’s gone, gone, gone
Hip-shaking King Creole (Creole, Creole, Creole)