Elvis Presley

Released: June 17, 1961

Songwriter: Edward Lisbona Murray Wisell

Producer: Urban Thielmann Steve Sholes

[Verse 1]
Gently your eyes met mine
Tender, trusting, true
Gently your hand took mine
Thrilled me through and through

[Verse 2]
Gently, oh so gently
Gentle as the dawn
Gently, oh so gently
Our true love was born

[Verse 3]
Gently your lips kissed mine
As we strolled along
Gently your heart touched mine
Young and warm and strong

[Verse 4]
Gently the hour is near
When true loves have to part
Gently we'll meet again
One more kiss, sweetheart

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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