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In a memorable convergence of musical legends, Elvis Presley took the stage alongside Frank Sinatra in the ‘Welcome Home Elvis’ Frank Sinatra-Timex Special. This special, recorded on March 26th, 1960, marked a significant moment in music history. Scheduled for broadcast on May 12th, the show was meticulously orchestrated by Colonel Parker, Elvis’s manager, who had negotiated the deal well in advance of Elvis’s release from active duty.
The intention behind this collaboration was ambitious: to introduce Elvis, primarily known as a rock ‘n’ roll sensation, to a broader audience that encompassed not only his teenage fanbase but also adults, pop enthusiasts, and country-western fans. By sharing the spotlight with the iconic Frank Sinatra, Elvis aimed to solidify his position as a versatile and respected pop singer.
The Colonel’s strategic approach included a touch of showmanship. He ensured the studio audience comprised a whopping 400 members from one of Elvis’s largest fan clubs. This move not only created an electric atmosphere but also ensured that Elvis’s return to the music scene would be nothing short of spectacular.
For more details about Elvis Presley’s career and this notable collaboration, you can check out his artist page on Wikipedia.
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Lyrics Stuck On You – Elvis Presley
You can shake an apple off an apple treeShake-a, shake, sugarBut you’ll never shake meUh-uh-uhNo-sir-ee, uh, uhI’m gonna stick like glueStick because I’mStuck on you
Gonna run my fingers through your long black hairSqueeze you tighter than a grizzly bearUh-uh-uhYes-sir-ee, uh, uhI’m gonna stick like glueStick, because I’mStuck on you
Hide in the kitchen, hide in the hallAin’t gonna do you no good at allCause once I catch ya, and the kissin’ startsA team of wild horses couldn’t tear us apartTry to take a tiger from his daddy’s sideThat’s how love is gonna keep us tiedUh-uh-uh, Uh-uh-uhOh yeah, Uh-uh-uhI’m gonna stick like glueStick, because I’mStuck on you
Hide in the kitchen, hide in the hallAin’t gonna do you no good at allCause once I catch ya, and the kissin’ startsA team of wild horses couldn’t tear us apartTry to take a tiger from his daddy’s sideThat’s how love is gonna keep us tiedUh-uh-uh, Uh-uh-uhYes-sir-ee, uh, uhI’m gonna stick like glueYeah, yeah, because I’mStuck on youI’m gonna stick like glueYeah, yeah, because I’mStuck on youI’m gonna stick like glueYeah, yeah, because I’mStuck on you
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