About The Song
Gather ’round, friends, and let’s take a trip back in time. Not just any time, mind you, but to the heady days of the 1950s, when poodle skirts swirled and blue suede shoes kicked up the dust. This ain’t no museum exhibit, though. We’re here to crank up the volume and get down to the nitty-gritty with a song that shook the very foundations of music: Elvis Presley’s “Money Honey”.
Now, the name “Elvis” might conjure images of a sequined jumpsuit and electrifying stage presence, but “Money Honey” was a different beast altogether. This wasn’t the King in his Vegas heyday. This was a raw, uncut Elvis, still fresh off the Sun Records label, hungry for fame and fueled by pure rock ‘n’ roll fire.
The year was 1956. Rock ‘n’ roll was still a fledgling, a rebellious teenager thumbing its nose at the crooners and big bands. And “Money Honey” was its anthem. It wasn’t just a song; it was a declaration of independence, a two-minute jolt of energy that sent shivers down spines and got hearts racing.
From the opening twang of Scotty Moore’s guitar, you knew you were in for something different. Elvis’s voice, barely out of his teens, was a rough-hewn diamond, dripping with Memphis grit and a hint of something wilder, something dangerous. He wasn’t singing ballads about moonlit nights; he was spitting out lyrics about landlords, hard times, and the sweet, sweet power of cold, hard cash.
“Money Honey” wasn’t just about the money, though. It was about freedom, about breaking free from the shackles of convention. It was the song of a young man, a whole generation, yearning for something more, something exciting. It was the sound of a door creaking open, of possibilities unfolding, of a new era dawning.
And it was Elvis, raw and unfiltered, who channeled that energy like a lightning rod. He growled, he crooned, he swaggered, he pleaded. He was the everyman, the underdog, the dreamer, all rolled into one. And when he sang, “Money, honey, if you want to get along with me,” you couldn’t help but believe him.
“Money Honey” wasn’t just a hit; it was a cultural phenomenon. It crossed racial lines, defied genre boundaries, and became a cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll history. It’s a song that still packs a punch, even after all these years. So, put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and let Elvis take you back to a time when music was young, wild, and oh so sweet. Remember, honey, it’s all about that “Money Honey” rhythm.
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Lyrics
“Money Honey”
You know, the landlord rang my front door bell.
I let it ring for a long, long spell.
I went to the window,
I peeped through the blind,
And asked him to tell me what’s on his mind.
He said,Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey, if you want to get along with me.
Well, I screamed and I hollered,
I was so hard-pressed.
I called the woman that I loved the best.
I finally got my baby about half past three,
She said I’d like to know what you want with me.
I said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.
Well, I said tell me baby, what’s wrong with you?
From this day on our romance is through
I said, tell me baby, face to face
How could another man take my place?
She said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get a long with me.
Well, I’ve learned my lesson and now I know
The sun may shine and the winds may blow.
The women may come and the women may go,
But before I say I love you so,
I want
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.