Kissin' Cousins
Elvis Presley
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Well I've got a gal, she's as cute as she can be She's a distant cousin but she's not too distant with me We'll kiss all night I'll squeeze her tight But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right All right, all right, all right Oh I've got a girl and she taught me how to live She can give a lot and she's got a lot to give We'll kiss all night I'll squeeze her tight But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right All right, all right, all right Yes we're all cousins, that's what I believe Because we're children of Adam and Eve I got a girl and she wants a lot of love That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of We'll kiss all night I'll squeeze her tight But we're kissin' cousins 'n that'll make it all right All right, all right, all right We'll be kissin' cousins that'll make it all right All right, all right, all right Yes we're all cousins, that's what I believe Because we're children of Adam and Eve I got a girl and she wants a lot of love That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of We'll kiss all night I'll squeeze her tight But we'll be kissin' cousins 'n that'll make it all right All right, all right, all right We'll be kissin' cousins that'll make it all right All right, all right, all right We'll be kissin' cousins that's what makes it all right All right, all right, all right
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11 facts about this song
Release Era"Kissin' Cousins" by Elvis Presley was released in 1964, during the height of Presley's film career.
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Album AppearanceThe song features on the soundtrack album for the movie of the same name, which was Presley's 14th album release.
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Chart Performance"Kissin' Cousins" topped Billboard's Top LPs chart for a week in the United States, showcasing its popularity at the time.
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Movie AssociationThe song was the title track for the movie "Kissin' Cousins," in which Elvis played a dual role as two cousins - an Army Officer and his hillbilly cousin.
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Musical StyleThe song is remembered for its upbeat, catchy rhythm and fun, lighthearted lyrics typical of many of Presley's movie songs in the 1960s.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Presley's regular collaborators, Fred Wise and Randy Starr.
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ProductionHugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore were the producers for this track. They worked with Presley on numerous occasions during the 1960s.
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Distinctive FeatureUnlike many of his other movie tracks, "Kissin' Cousins" prominently features a banjo, giving it a distinctive country-bluegrass sound.
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Album SalesThe soundtrack album that included "Kissin' Cousins" has since been certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA for achieving sales of over 500,000 units.
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Recording LocationThe track, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at the RCA Victor Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Re-issuesOver the years, the song has been re-issued on many Elvis Presley compilation albums, helping to ensure its enduring popularity among Presley's fanbase.
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