Little Sister
Elvis Presley
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Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Kiss me once or twice Then say it's very nice And then you run Little sister, don't you Do what your big sister done Well, I dated your big sister And took her to a show I went for some candy Along came Jim Dandy And they snuck right out of the door Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Kiss me once or twice Then say it's very nice And then you run Little sister, don't you Do what your big sister done Every time I see your sister Well, she's got somebody new She's mean and she's evil Like that old Boll Weevil Guess I'll try my luck with you Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Kiss me once or twice Then say it's very nice And then you run Little sister, don't you Do what your big sister done Well, I used to pull your pigtails And pinch your turned-up nose But you been a growin' And, baby, it's been showin' From your head down to your toes Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Little sister, don't you Kiss me once or twice Then say it's very nice And then you run Little sister, don't you Do what your big sister done Little sister, don't you Do what your big sister done
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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"Little Sister" was written by the legendary songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, recognized as one of the finest songwriting pairs of the early rock-n-roll era.
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Original ArtistOriginally, "Little Sister" was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1961. Released as a single, it ended up peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cover by Dwight YoakamIn 1987, Dwight Yoakam made a cover of "Little Sister". It was included in his second album, "Hillbilly Deluxe". Yoakam's cover made it to number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it a successful cross-genre adaptation of the tune.
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Elvis' Relationship with the SongDespite "Little Sister" being a popular song during Elvis Presley's "comeback" period in the late 60s, the song was actually never part of Elvis' regular live set-list.
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The NighthawksIn 1982, blues and roots music band "The Nighthawks" also recorded a rockin' version of "Little Sister" on their album "Ten Years Live".
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Different GenresEach artist brought a different flavor to the song: Elvis with his rock and roll style, Dwight Yoakam with his honky-tonk country charm, and The Nighthawks with their bluesy rock sound.
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Song RecognitionThe British label Ace Records released a compilation CD in 2008 titled "Little Sister: Pomus & Shuman", which featured "Little Sister" along with many other hits by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
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Elvis Presley's RecordingElvis' version was recorded in RCA's Studio B in Nashville, proving the King's versatility in recording locations beyond his favored Memphis studios.
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Dwight's Music VideoDwight Yoakam's cover includes a creative music video that involves him simultaneously dealing with two women: one who left him, and one who admires him.
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Mashup by ElvisElvis frequently mashed up "Little Sister" with the Beatles' "Get Back" during his concerts in the 70s, showcasing both his love for the song and his admiration for the Beatles' music.
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