About The Song
“Heartbreak Hotel” is a classic rock and roll song recorded by Elvis Presley in January 1956. Released as a single in January 1956, it became one of Elvis’ most iconic and enduring hits, marking a pivotal moment in the history of rock and roll music.
The song tells the story of a broken-hearted man who is devastated after his lover leaves him, leading him to check into the “Heartbreak Hotel” where he can find solace in his despair. The lyrics, written by Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, and Elvis Presley, evoke feelings of loneliness, sadness, and heartache, resonating with listeners who have experienced the pain of lost love.
Musically, “Heartbreak Hotel” features a distinctive bluesy rhythm and haunting melody, driven by Elvis’ soulful vocals and the iconic guitar riff played by Scotty Moore. The song’s raw energy and emotional depth captured the imagination of audiences around the world, catapulting Elvis Presley to superstardom and establishing him as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
“Heartbreak Hotel” became Elvis Presley’s first number-one hit on the Billboard pop charts, topping the charts for seven weeks straight. It also reached the top of the country and R&B charts, solidifying Elvis’ crossover appeal and influencing generations of musicians to come.
Today, “Heartbreak Hotel” remains a timeless classic and an essential part of Elvis Presley’s musical legacy. Its impact on popular culture and its enduring popularity make it one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll.
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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 die
Although it’s always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom
They’ll be so, they’ll be so lonely baby
They get so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could die
Now, the bell hop’s tears keep flowin’
And the desk clerk’s dressed in black
Well, they’ve been so long on Lonely Street
They’ll never, never look back
And they get so, they get so lonely baby
Well they are so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could die
Well, 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 so lonely baby
Well you will be lonely
You’ll be so lonely, you could die
Although 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