Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley – 1969

About The Song

“Blue Suede Shoes” is a classic rock and roll song famously recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956. It became one of Presley’s signature songs and is often associated with the birth of rock and roll. The song was revisited by Presley in live performances, including a rendition during his 1969 Las Vegas engagement.

Five facts about “Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley – 1969”:

1. Original Recording: “Blue Suede Shoes” was written and originally recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. It became a massive hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard pop charts. Elvis Presley later covered the song, and his version became equally iconic.
2. Signature Song: Elvis Presley’s rendition of “Blue Suede Shoes” is considered one of his signature songs. The lyrics playfully caution listeners to avoid stepping on the singer’s blue suede shoes, emphasizing the importance of the iconic footwear in the early days of rock and roll fashion.
3. Live Performances: While the original recording of “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis was released in 1956, he continued to perform the song in his live shows, including during his Las Vegas engagement in 1969. The live renditions often featured Presley’s energetic stage presence and charismatic performances.
4. 1969 Las Vegas Residency: Elvis’s 1969 Las Vegas engagement, commonly known as the “Comeback Special,” marked a significant return to live performances after a period of focusing on movie soundtracks. “Blue Suede Shoes” was part of the setlist, contributing to the success and impact of the residency.
5. Medley with “Money Honey”: In some of Elvis’s live performances, “Blue Suede Shoes” was often combined with another rock and roll classic, “Money Honey.” This medley showcased Presley’s ability to seamlessly blend different songs and genres in his dynamic live shows.

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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