Elvis Presley

Released: October 20, 1961

Songwriter: Roy Bennett Sid Tepper

Producer: Steve Sholes

[Verse 1]
I'm a poor Hawaiian beach boy
A long way from the beach
Cause someone shoved his face against my hand
Now I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can

[Verse 2]
I was minding my own business
Drinking daddy's juice
I swear I'll never touch that stuff again
Just like a pig before he gave his all at the lu'au
I'm in the pen

[Verse 3]
Got those beach boy blues
Don't the time go slow
Lonely beach boy blues
Only 30 days and 90 years to go

[Verse 4]
I want a taste of honey
From my wahine's lips
I want to be her ever loving man
But I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can

[Outro]
But I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American performer that spanned all media—music, film, and historic live concerts—with a vehement passion that earned him the moniker, “The King of Rock and Roll.”

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Presley. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis began to explore the blues scene prevalent in Memphis and the culture it encompassed.

In August 1953, he walked into Sun Records to record a song for his mother’s birthday. Manager of Sun Records Sam Phillips took note of his unique voice and persona, and invited Elvis back to the studio in July 1954, where he ultimately recorded his first true single, “That’s All Right,” with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” as the B-side.

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