About the song
Few voices in the history of popular music are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply embedded in the cultural consciousness—as that of **Elvis Presley**. By 1960, when he released **”Stuck on You”**, Elvis had already redefined the landscape of American music. But this particular song carried a different kind of weight: it was his first single released after completing two years of military service. In that sense, **”Stuck on You”** wasn’t just a chart-topping hit—it was a reintroduction, a statement of continuity, and a reaffirmation of his enduring appeal.
Musically, **”Stuck on You”** is a masterclass in pop simplicity fused with Southern charm. There’s an easygoing groove in the rhythm section, buoyed by a laid-back shuffle that straddles the line between rock and roll and rhythm & blues. Elvis’ vocal delivery here is notably warm and relaxed, with just enough swagger to remind listeners of the man who had once scandalized a generation with his hip-shaking stage presence. But this song shows another side of him too—softer, more melodic, and rooted in the crooning tradition of classic American pop.
Lyrically, **”Stuck on You”** is straightforward, but that’s part of its magic. It’s a love song that celebrates devotion and inevitability, with a narrator who’s blissfully resigned to his affections. “Gonna run my fingers through your long black hair,” he sings, evoking a sense of closeness and domestic warmth. There’s nothing tortured or uncertain here—only a man who knows exactly where he wants to be.
The single soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, a clear signal that Presley hadn’t lost a step during his time away. In many ways, **”Stuck on You”** marked the beginning of a new chapter for Elvis—a bridge from his rebellious youth to a more mature, polished image. Yet it never lost the spirit that made him iconic in the first place. Listening to it today, the song feels like a time capsule of early 1960s optimism, wrapped in the familiar velvet of Presley’s voice.
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Lyrics
You can shake an apple off an apple tree
Shake-a, shake-a sugar, but you’ll never shake me
Uh-uh-uh
No-sir-ee, uh-uh
I’m going to stick like glue
Stick, because I’m
Stuck on youI’m gonna run my fingers through your long black hair
Squeeze you tighter than a grizzly bear
Uh-uh-huh
Yes-sir-ee, uh, uh
I’m going to stick like glue
Stick, because I’m
Stuck on youHide in the kitchen, hide in the hall
Ain’t gonna do you no good at all
‘Cause once I catch you, and the kissing starts
A team of wild horses couldn’t tear us apartTry to take a tiger from his daddy’s side
That’s how love is gonna keep us tied
Uh-uh-huh
Huh, huh
Oh yeah, huh, huh
I’m gonna stick like glue
Stick, because I’m
Stuck on you
