About the song
Elvis Presley’s *”Blue Suede Shoes”* is one of the most iconic rock ‘n’ roll tracks in music history. Released in 1956, the song became a defining moment in Elvis’s career and a cornerstone of the genre’s early days. Although often associated with Elvis, the song was originally written and recorded by Carl Perkins, a fellow pioneer of rockabilly music. Perkins penned the song in late 1955 after hearing a story about a man who was protective of his stylish blue suede shoes. The playful yet defiant lyrics captured the youthful energy of the rock ‘n’ roll movement.
Elvis’s version of *”Blue Suede Shoes”* was featured on his debut self-titled album, *Elvis Presley*, released in March 1956. This album was a groundbreaking release, blending blues, country, and rhythm and blues into a sound that defined the burgeoning rock ‘n’ roll scene. While Perkins’s original recording reached No. 2 on the Billboard pop charts, Elvis’s rendition added his unmistakable charisma and vocal style, making it equally memorable and cementing its place in popular culture.
*”Blue Suede Shoes”* showcases the driving rhythm, infectious energy, and raw edge that came to define Elvis’s early sound. It also highlights the collaboration and shared influences between artists like Perkins and Presley in shaping the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. The song remains a timeless anthem of rebellion and style, beloved by fans across generations.
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Lyrics
Well, it’s one for the money two for the show
Three to get ready now go, cat, go
But don’t you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but
Lay off of my blue suede shoes
Well, you can knock me down, step in my face
Slander my name all over the place
Do anything that you want to do
But uh-uh honey, lay off of my shoes
Don’t you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Now let’s go cats (oh walk the dogs)
You can burn my house, steal my car
Drink my liquor from an old fruit-jar
Do anything that you want to do
But uh-uh baby, lay off of my shoes
Don’t you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Rock it
Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show
Three to get ready now go, cat, go
But don’t you step on my blue suede shoes
Well you can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Go cat uh
Blue, blue suede shoes oh baby
Blue, blue suede shoes uh ha
Blue, blue suede shoes oh baby
Blue, blue suede shoes
You do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
