Poor Boy

Elvis Presley

About Poor Boy

Poor Boy is a song by Elvis Presley. The song is credited to Elvis Presley and Vera Matson, the wife of Ken Darby, the principal writer, published by Elvis Presley Music. The song was featured in the 20th Century Fox movie Love Me Tender and was released as an RCA Victor EP in 1956.


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1956
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Hey there, poor boy, lost your honeycomb
One thing's sure, boy, if you're stayin' home
You got no chance for another chick
Make tonight's dance that'll turn the trick
Rock-in', roll-in' you'll forget her, boy
Put your soul in someone better, boy

Have a big ball, get it off your chest
Maybe this all happened for the best
Could be, Poor Boy, as you flip 'n' whirl
You'll find pure joy with another girl

When your old flame comes a runnin' back
Just say "shame, shame" and begin to quack
Ha, ha, ha, ha,  
Are you kidding me?
Ha, ha, ha, ha,
I could never be like I once was
I'm no fool now, I'm too cool now
I am free just say "Hi" to her, and good bye to her
Stroll away and let her be

Hey there, poor boy, watcha mopin' for
That's the cure boy, you've been hopin' for
Good advice now, you're not takin' it
Won't try nohow even fakin' it
Love can stall you like a little toy
So I call you poor boy

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY, VERA MATSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Poor Boy" was released in 1956 as part of the soundtrack for Elvis Presley's debut film "Love Me Tender".
Song Genre
Its genre is classified as Rock and Roll and Pop, known for its soulful lyrics and heartfelt performance.
Song Length
Being a relatively short song, "Poor Boy" clocks in at only 2 minutes and 14 seconds.
Songwriters
"Poor Boy" was written by Elvis Presley himself together with Vera Matson, which was quite common as Elvis often took part in the songwriting process.
Album Success
"Love Me Tender" was a highly successful album which reached the number one spot in the US Billboard Pop Albums, with "Poor Boy" being one of its popular tracks.
Film Appearance
The song appears in a scene in "Love Me Tender" where Elvis performs it as part of a family band.
Music Style
"Poor Boy" reflects the traditional rock 'n’ roll style of Elvis and is consistent with his earlier works.
Song Interpretation
The song explores themes of poverty and love through its lyrics, alongside expressing contentment in spite of financial struggles.
Song Impact
Despite being relatively short and simple compared to some of Elvis' more flamboyant numbers, "Poor Boy" remains a favorite of many fans for its authenticity and emotional depth.
Re-Release
"Poor Boy" was re-released in several Elvis Presley compilations, keeping the song alive for new generations of listeners.

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