Elvis Presley

Released: September 19, 1958

Featuring: Kitty White

Songwriter: Ben Weisman Fred Wise

Producer: Walter Scharf Phil Khagan

[Verse 1]
Crawfish (crawfish)
Well, I went to the bayou just last night
There was no moon, but the stars were bright
Put a big long hook on a big long pole
And I pulled Mr. Crawfish out of his hole

[Verse 2]
Crawfish (crawfish)
See I got him, see the size
Stripped and cleaned before your eyes
Sweet meat, look
Fresh and ready to cook

[Verse 3]
Crawfish (crawfish)
Now take Mr. Crawfish in your hand
He's gonna look good in your frying pan
If you fry him crisp or you boil him right
He'll be sweeter than sugar when you take a bite

[Verse 2]
Crawfish (crawfish)
See I got him, see the size
Stripped and cleaned before your eyes
Sweet meat, look
Fresh and ready to cook

Crawfish (crawfish)

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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