Blue Suede Shoes

Johnny Hallyday, Carl Perkins

About Blue Suede Shoes

"Blue Suede Shoes" is a rock-and-roll standard written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. It is considered one of the first rockabilly records, incorporating elements of blues, country and pop music of the time. Perkins' original version of the song was on the Cashbox Best Selling Singles list for 16 weeks and spent two weeks in the number two position. Elvis Presley performed his version of the song three different times on national television. It was also recorded by Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran, among many others.  


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Well, it's one for the money,
Two for the show,
Three to get ready,
Now go, cat, go

But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my Blue suede shoes

Well, you can knock me down,
Step in my face,
Slander my name
All over the place

Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh,
Honey, lay off of my shoes
Don't you step on my Blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

You can burn my house,
Steal my car,
Drink my liquor
From an old fruitjar

Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh,
Honey, lay off of my shoes
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

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Carl Perkins

Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954. His best known song is "Blue Suede Shoes". more »

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Written by: Carl Perkins

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the song
"Blue Suede Shoes" was originally written and performed by Carl Perkins in 1955.
Elvis Presley's Version
Elvis Presley released his version of "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956, a few months after Perkins' version came out. It became one of Presley's biggest hits and one of his signature songs.
Interesting Milestone
Perkins' original version was the first song to top the Billboard pop, R&B and country charts in 1956.
Composition of the song
Perkins was inspired to write the song after a dance contest he observed where a young man told his date not to step on his blue suede shoes.
Buddy Holly's Cover
Buddy Holly also covered "Blue Suede Shoes" in his live performances, and his version of the song can be found on his live album "Buddy Holly: The Complete Buddy Holly."
Eddie Cochran's Interpretation
Eddie Cochran, another rock & roll pioneer, also did a rendition of "Blue Suede Shoes" which was released posthumously in 1960.
Uniqueness of the song
"Blue Suede Shoes" is regarded as an anthem in the birth of rock and roll and is one of the few rockabilly songs to achieve crossover success in the pop, R&B, and country markets.
Induction into Grammy Hall of Fame
Perkins' original version of "Blue Suede Shoes" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1986.
In the Movies
Presley's version of "Blue Suede Shoes" was included in the soundtrack for his 1956 debut film “Love Me Tender”.
Song's Reception
Both Perkins' and Presley's versions of "Blue Suede Shoes" continue to be highly regarded and the song is often included in lists of the greatest songs in rock and roll history.

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