About the Song
A Jukebox Jitterbug: One Night with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Ah, Elvis Presley, the name itself conjures up a thousand memories, a million swiveling hips, and the electrifying beat that shook the world on its axis. And what better tune to capture the essence of the King than “One Night”? This 1958 number, released as a double A-side with “I Got Stung,” isn’t just a song; it’s a portal back to a golden era, a time when poodle skirts swished and bobby socks hopped to the irresistible rhythm of rock ‘n’ roll.
Now, close your eyes, and let’s rewind. Picture a soda shop counter, chrome gleaming under the neon lights, a jukebox humming with possibilities. The scent of cherry Cokes and bubblegum hangs in the air, and a young couple, their eyes sparkling with anticipation, slide a nickel into the slot. With a whir and a click, “One Night” spills out, Elvis’s velvety baritone filling the space like warm honey.
The first notes, those pulsing bass lines, grab you by the collar and pull you onto the dance floor. You can almost feel the checkered linoleum beneath your shoes, the smooth glide as your partner spins you around, laughter bubbling up like fizzy lemonade. Elvis’s voice, raw and yearning, tells a tale of forbidden love, a stolen moment under the moonlit sky. He pleads, “One night with you is what I’m now praying for,” his words echoing the nervous flutter in the girl’s chest.
But “One Night” is more than just a love song. It’s a rebellion, a challenge to the buttoned-up world of the 50s. The driving beat, the suggestive lyrics, the way Elvis throws his head back and lets loose with a guttural growl – it’s all a delicious hint of danger, a peek behind the curtain of innocence.
For the older folks, this song isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a touchstone, a reminder of a time when life was simpler, yet somehow, more electric. It’s the memory of that first kiss under the bleachers, the nervous thrill of a Saturday night date, the pure, unadulterated joy of dancing to the music you loved.
So, whether you were there shaking your tail feather in the 50s or simply grooving to the timeless charm of Elvis Presley, “One Night” is a song that transcends generations. It’s a reminder of the power of music, the magic of a stolen moment, and the enduring legacy of the King who made us all want to get up and jitterbug.
Now, hit play, and let’s take a trip back to that soda shop counter, where the jukebox still spins and Elvis’s voice still promises a night to remember.
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Lyrics
One night with you
Is what I’m now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
Just call my name
And I’ll be right by your side
I want your sweet helping hand
My loves too strong to hide
Always lived, very quiet life
I ain’t never did no wrong
Now I know that life without you
Has been too lonely too long
One night with you
Is what I’m now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
Always lived, very quiet life
I ain’t never did no wrong
Now I know that life without you
Has been too lonely too long
One night with you
Is what I’m now praying for
The things that we two could plan
Would make my dreams come true
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