About The Song
“Heartbreak Hotel” is a classic rock and roll song by Elvis Presley, released in 1956. It marked a significant moment in Presley’s career and is considered one of the pioneering tracks that helped define the rock and roll genre.
Five facts about “Heartbreak Hotel”:
- Debut Single with RCA: “Heartbreak Hotel” was Elvis Presley’s first single released under the RCA Victor label. It followed his move from Sun Records to RCA, signifying a major step in his career. The single was released in January 1956.
- Commercial Success: The song became a massive commercial success, topping the Billboard pop charts for seven consecutive weeks. It also reached No. 1 on the country and No. 3 on the R&B charts, showcasing its widespread appeal across different music genres.
- Innovative Sound: “Heartbreak Hotel” is often praised for its innovative production and Elvis’s unique vocal delivery. The combination of bluesy elements and a driving rock beat contributed to the song’s distinctive sound, setting it apart from many contemporary releases.
- Songwriting Collaboration: The song was co-written by Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, and Elvis Presley himself. The inspiration for the lyrics came from a newspaper article about a man who had committed suicide and left a note that simply said, “I walk a lonely street.”
- Impact on Elvis’s Career: “Heartbreak Hotel” marked a pivotal moment in Elvis’s career, propelling him to new heights of fame. The success of the single was followed by a series of hit songs and albums, establishing Elvis Presley as a central figure in the evolution of rock and roll and popular music in the 1950s.
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Lyrics
Well, since my baby left me
Well, I found a new place to dwell
Well, it’s down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel
Where I’ll be, I’ll be so lonely, baby
Well, I’m so lonely
I’ll be so lonely, I could dieAlthough it’s always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Be so, they’ll be so lonely, baby
They get so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could dieNow, the bellhop’s tears keep flowin’
And the desk clerk’s dressed in black
Well, they’ve been so long on Lonely Street
Well, they’ll never, they’ll never look back
And they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they are so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could dieWell, now, if your baby leaves you
And you got a tale to tell
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel
Where you will be, you will be lonely, baby
Well, you will be lonely
You’ll be so lonely, you could dieAlthough it’s always crowded
But you still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
Where they get so, they get so lonely, baby
Well, they’re so lonely
They’ll be so lonely, they could die