Elvis Presley brought amazing energy to A Big Hunk o’ Love in 1959, and he did not let fans down. This rock ‘n’ roll song was fast, fun, and full of excitement. With a strong beat and powerful singing, it was nonstop energy from beginning to end. His voice, confidence, and stage style made it impossible to look away.
The very first note grips you, and the rest of the song sustains you every moment forward. There’s almost a playful urgency to Elvis’ delivery as the band fires on all cylinders. As always, Elvis is found borrowing from the blues and rockabilly traditions, making them explosive, proving no one borrowed like him!
Elvis Presley – A Big Hunk O’ Love (Official Audio)
The song topped the charts immediately; it was unlike his emotionally charged ballads, but it had the energy that made his name known worldwide. The track was then revived in the 1970s for his live performances – here, Elvis infused the tracks with even greater power.
Lyrically, the song is pure joy – it’s Elvis clearly having loads of fun, and it’s built for dancing the way Elvis did dance: flirtatious and cheeky. The song moves without overthinking, only further accented by Elvis’ play with words. It’s almost impossible not to get caught in the rhythm, much like Kentucky Rain.
Elvis Presley – Kentucky Rain (Official Audio)
Even today, A Big Hunk o’ Love remains a marker of the sheer joy ingrained in each second of early rock n’ roll. Elvis is unfiltered and reminds us that when he stepped onto the mic, music was never the same again.
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