“Tiger Man” is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was written by Joe Hill Louis and released in 1968 as the B-side of the single “US Male”. The song is a rockabilly number with a driving beat and Presley’s powerful vocals.
The lyrics tell the story of a man who is strong and fearless, like a tiger. He is not afraid of anything or anyone, and he always gets what he wants. The song is a celebration of masculinity and strength, and it has become a fan favorite among Presley’s many hits.
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The song was written by Joe Hill Louis, a songwriter and record producer who was born in Mississippi in 1925. Louis wrote a number of songs for Presley, including “Viva Las Vegas” and “Return to Sender”. He also wrote songs for other artists, such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Louis died in 2009 at the age of 84.
“Tiger Man” was recorded in 1968 at the RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Felton Jarvis, who produced many of Presley’s recordings during the 1960s. The session musicians on the track included Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass, and D.J. Fontana on drums.
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The song was released in 1968 as the B-side of the single “US Male”. The single did not reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it did become a popular song among Presley’s fans. The song has been included on a number of Presley’s compilation albums, including Elvis Presley’s Greatest Hits (1968) and 20 Golden Greats (1977).
“Tiger Man” is a classic example of Presley’s rockabilly sound. The song is full of energy and excitement, and it showcases Presley’s powerful vocals. The lyrics are simple but effective, and they tell a story that is both relatable and aspirational. “Tiger Man” is a song that has stood the test of time, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song is in the key of E major and has a tempo of 120 beats per minute.
- The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and The Beatles.
- The song was used in the 1968 film “The Wild Bunch”.
“Tiger Man”
They call me Tiger Man
I am the king of the jungle
If you cross my path
You take your own life in your handsYeah, I get up on a mountain
And I call my black cat back
Yeah, I get up on a mountain
My black cat comes runnin’
And the hound dogs get way back
Way back, way back, way back
Trace their way backYeah, well, I get up on a mountain
And I call my black cat back
Yeah, well, I get up on a mountain
My black cat comes runnin’
But the hound dogs trace their way back
Way back, way back, way backYeah, well, I get up on a mountain
And I call my black cat back
Yeah, well, I get up on a mountain
But the hound dogs trace their way back
Way back, way back, way back