Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley
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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--where I get so lonely, baby Well, I'm so lonely I get so lonely, I could die Although it's always crowded You still can find some room For broken-hearted lovers To cry there in the gloom And be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby Well, they're so lonely They'll be so lonely, they could die Well, the bellhop's tears keep flowin' And the desk clerk's dressed in black Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street Well, they'll never, they'll never get back And they'll be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby Well, they're so lonely They'll be so lonely, they could die Well now, if your baby leaves you And you have a sad tale to tell Just take a walk down Lonely Street To Heartbreak Hotel And you will be, you will be, you will be lonely, baby You'll be so lonely You'll be so lonely, you could die Well, though it's always crowded You still can find some room For broken-hearted lovers To cry there in the gloom And they'll be so, they'll be so lonely, baby They'll be so lonely They'll be so lonely, they could die
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Written by: Elvis Aaron Presley, Mae Boren Axton, Thomas R. Durden
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Don't Be Cruel" was written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley, a highly successful collaboration in rock and roll's early days.
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Release DetailsIt was released on July 13, 1956, as part of a single that also included "Hound Dog".
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Record SuccessThe song hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts on August 18, 1956, and stayed at the top for 11 weeks.
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Unique Achievement"Don't Be Cruel" is one of the few songs that managed to top the pop, country, and R&B charts at the same time.
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Notable Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Jackie Wilson, Cheap Trick, and Billy Swan.
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Certified PlatinumThe song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), confirming the sale of one million units.
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Included in Time CapsuleThe song "Don't Be Cruel" was added to the 1956 time capsule at the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, an honor reflecting its cultural, artistic and historical significance.
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Best-Selling SongIt is considered one of Presley's best-selling songs, with over six million copies sold in the US alone.
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Recorded in Just Few TakesIt is also notable for being recorded in only a few takes at RCA’s New York studios on July 2, 1956.
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Influence on other ArtistsMany artists including Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haley have stated that the song's rhythm had a significant influence on their music.
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Evolution of Elvis Presley’s Career"Don't Be Cruel" was pivotal in marking the evolution in Presley's career, solidifying him as a veritable King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Lingering PopularityDespite being released over 60 years ago, "Don't Be Cruel" remains one of Presley's most beloved and frequently played songs.
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