Pocketful of Rainbows

Elvis Presley

About Pocketful of Rainbows

"Pocketful of Rainbows" is a song from the 1960 Elvis Presley album, G. I. Blues, written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman.


Year:
1960
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I don't worry
Whenever skies are gray above
Got a pocketful of rainbows
Got a heart full of love

Mister Heartache
I've found a way to make him leave
Got a pocketful of rainbows
Got a star up in my sleeve

Kiss me extra tender
Hold me extra tight
'Cause I'm savin' your sweetness
For a lonely night, aye
Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye

No more teardrops
Now that I've found a love so true
I got a pocketful of rainbows
Got an armful of you

Kiss me extra tender
Hold me extra tight
'Cause I'm savin' your sweetness
For a lonely night, aye
Aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye, aye

No more heartaches
Now that I've found a love so true
Got a pocketful of rainbows
And an armful of you

Rainbows
Rainbows

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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: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, FRED WISE

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Pocketful of Rainbows" is a song by Elvis Presley, a popular and influential figure in rock and roll and pop music in the mid-20th century.
Album
This song is featured in the 1960 album "G.I. Blues," which is the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
Songwriters
The song was written by Fred Wise and Ben Weisman, who collectively contributed over fifty songs to Presley's career.
Reception and Influence
"Pocketful of Rainbows" is appreciated by fans for its upbeat lyrics, smooth melody, and Elvis's emotional performance.
Movie Scene
In the film "G.I. Blues," Elvis Presley sings "Pocketful of Rainbows" to female lead Juliet Prowse during a puppet show scene.
Soundtrack Success
The "G.I. Blues" soundtrack, including "Pocketful of Rainbows," reached number one on the Billboard Top Pop Album Chart and remained there for 10 weeks, which was a record for a movie soundtrack.
Elvis's Army Service
Interestingly, Elvis recorded the entire soundtrack of "G.I. Blues," including "Pocketful of Rainbows," shortly after returning from his two-year service in the U.S. Army.
Pop Culture
The song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, indicating its enduring popularity.
Romantic Theme
The lyrics of "Pocketful of Rainbows" reflects Presley's popular romantic and sentimental style, with lines like “I don't worry whenever skies are grey above / Got a pocketful of rainbows / Got a heart full of love”.
Musical Style
The song is an example of Elvis's smoother, pop-oriented sound that he developed in the 1960s, compared to his more raw and energetic rock and roll style in the 1950s.

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