Elvis Presley

Released: May 1, 1968

Songwriter: Roy Bennett Sid Tepper

Producer: Jeff Alexander

[Verse 1]
There were five sleepyheads
All tucked into their beds
While I sang a lullaby
One got dream dust in her eye

[Verse 2]
There were four sleepyheads
Playing possum with me
Mr. Sandman came by
And then there were three

[Verse 3]
Moonbeams play peek-a-boo
Three away became two
And my song was almost done
When the land of Nod took one

[Verse 4]
Kissed the last one good night
Then I heard not a peep
There were five sleepyheads
Now they're all fast asleep

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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