Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel – 1968 Comeback Special

In 1956, the legendary Elvis Presley captured hearts worldwide with his iconic song “Heartbreak Hotel.” This timeless track took listeners on an emotional journey through heartache and despair, showcasing Presley’s remarkable vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence. Let’s dive into the depths of this melancholic masterpiece and uncover some intriguing facts about the song and the enigmatic singer behind it.

Did You Know

Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” was his first-ever number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s release in 1956 marked a pivotal moment in music history, propelling Elvis to superstardom and solidifying his status as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The haunting lyrics and Presley’s soulful delivery struck a chord with listeners, making “Heartbreak Hotel” an anthem of heartbreak and loneliness that continues to resonate with audiences to this day.

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Lyrics

Well, since my baby left me
Well, I found a new place to dwell
Well, it’s down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel

Where I’ll be, I’ll be so lonely baby
Well, I’m so lonely
I’ll be so lonely, I could die

Although it’s always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers
To cry there in their gloom

They’ll be so, they’ll be so lonely baby
They get so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could die

Now, the bell hop’s tears keep flowin’
And the desk clerk’s dressed in black
Well, they’ve been so long on Lonely Street
They’ll never, never look back

And they get so, they get so lonely baby
Well they are so lonely
They’re so lonely, they could die

Well, now, if your baby leaves you
And you got a tale to tell
Well, just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel

Where you will be, you will be so lonely baby
Well you will be lonely
You’ll be so lonely, you could die

Although it’s always crowded
But you still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers to cry there in their gloom

Where they get so, they get so lonely baby
Well they’re so lonely
They’ll be so lonely, they could die