Elvis Presley

Released: July 1, 1957

Songwriter: Jessie Mae Robinson

Producer: Steve Sholes

[Verse 1]
Some people like to rock
Some people like to roll
But movin' and a-groovin' going to satisfy my soul

[Chorus]
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Send 'em to the store
And let's buy some more
And let's have a party tonight

[Verse 2]
I've never kissed a bear
I've never kissed a goon
But I can shake a chicken in the middle of the room

[Chorus]
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Send 'em to the store
And let's buy some more
And let's have a party tonight

[Verse 3]
Now Honky Tonky Joe
Is knocking at the door
Bring him in and fill him up and set him on the floor

[Chorus]
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Send 'em to the store
And let's buy some more
And let's have a party tonight

[Verse 4]
The meat is on the stove
The bread is gettin' hot
Everybody come and taste the possum poppa shot

[Chorus]
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Let's have a party (Let's have a party)
Send 'em to the store
And let's buy some more
And let's have a party tonight
We'll have a party tonight

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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