Released: October 20, 1961

Songwriter: Roy Bennett Sid Tepper

Producer: Steve Sholes

[Verse 1]
Kauai, island of love
Lovely princess of the islands
Kauai, island of love
Listen, can't you hear her calling

[Verse 2]
Aloha welcome my love
Her palm trees gently do the hula
While her slaves, the waves
Rush in to kiss her shores

[Outro]
Heaven is another name for
Kauai, island of love

Elvis Presley

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.