Released: June 1, 1967

Songwriter: Florence Kaye Bernie Baum Bill Giant

Producer: Jeff Alexander

[Verse 1]
When shadows beckon on dim-lit avenues
Night people hear the call
From hidden alleys, and secret rendezvous
They come out one and all

[Chorus]
The city by night eyes wide awake
It never sleeps make no mistake

[Verse 2]
Whatever sets off the spark
A magic glow lights the dark
Then I'm intrigued by the sight
Of the city by night

Those crowded nightclubs
Those picturesque cafes
Are scenes no-one forgets
And I'm enchanted, music softly plays
By dancing silhouettes

[Chorus]
The city by night eyes wide awake
It never sleeps make no mistake

[Verse 3]
The evening's full of surprise
It's magic opens my eyes
And I'm intrigued by the sight
Of the city by night

[Outro]
Yeah!

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.