Steamroller Blues – Elvis Presley – 1973

Did You Know

“Steamroller Blues” is a blues song performed by Elvis Presley. It was written by James Taylor and was first released on his 1970 album “Sweet Baby James.” However, Elvis Presley’s live version of the song is perhaps the most famous rendition.

Elvis Presley performed “Steamroller Blues” live during his concerts in the 1970s, and it became a highlight of his live shows. The song was included on his 1973 album “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite,” which was a live concert broadcast around the world.

In Elvis’s version of the song, he brings his signature rock and roll energy to the bluesy track, delivering a powerful and dynamic performance that showcases his vocal prowess and stage presence. The song’s lyrics are about a man feeling overwhelmed by a powerful woman, likening her to a steamroller.

“Steamroller Blues” is often remembered as one of Elvis Presley’s standout live performances and remains a popular and iconic part of his musical legacy.

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Lyrics

I’m a steamroller baby
I’m ’bout to roll all over you
I’m a steamroller baby
I’m ’bout to roll all over you
I’m gonna inject your soul
With sweet rock’n’roll, poor heaven

I’m a cement mixer
A churning urn of burning funk
I’m a cement mixer
A churning urn of burning funk
A hefty hunk, steaming junk

I’m a steamroller baby
I’m ’bout to roll over you
I’m a steamroller baby
I’m ’bout to roll over you
I’m gonna inject your soul
With some sweet rock’n’roll
And shoot you full of rhythm and blues

I’m a napalm-bomb
Guaranteed to blow your mind
I’m a napalm-bomb
Guaranteed to blow your mind
If I can’t have your love now baby
There won’t be nothing left behind