Elvis Presley

Released: November 1, 1963

Songwriter: Bernie Baum Florence Kaye Bill Giant

Producer: Joseph Lilley

[Verse 1]
There's a legend of a famous matador
Who went to meet El Toro
Though he fought as he had never done before
He could not beat, El Toro

[Chorus]
The bull El Toro, brought him defeat and pain
And to his sorrow, the matador knew shame

[Verse 2]
They said time would never heal the many scars
Brought by the great, El Toro
And the bitterness that burned deep in his heart
Caused him to hate, El Toro

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
So one night, when no-one was in sight
The matador, went to settle the score
In the lonely fields, beneath the pale moonlight
He sought the bull, and they fought once more

[Verse 4]
When they found the matador, they saw him dying
He'd never see tomorrow
Now they say that on the spot where he was lying
Still walks the proud El Toro

[Outro]
The bull El Toro, brought him defeat and pain
And to his sorrow, the matador knew shame

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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