Introduction:
Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) is a rock and roll song by the king of rock and roll himself, Elvis Presley. Released as the title track for the 1962 musical comedy film of the same name, the song solidified its place in pop culture history not only for its catchy melody and playful lyrics, but also for capturing the essence of a carefree and energetic era.
Written by the legendary songwriting duo Leiber & Stoller, Girls! Girls! Girls! was produced by RCA Victor, Presley’s longtime record company. The song became a lightning-fast hit, rocketing to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. This critical and commercial success was no small feat, considering the intense competition in the music industry at the time.
Girls! Girls! Girls! perfectly encapsulates Presley’s charisma and musical style. The song features a driving rock and roll beat with prominent drums and a catchy guitar riff. Presley’s iconic vocals playfully deliver the lighthearted lyrics, which center around a young man’s romantic woes – or rather, the abundance of female attention he receives. The carefree celebration of youthful romance resonated with audiences, particularly teenagers, and became an anthem of the early 1960s.
Beyond its chart success, Girls! Girls! Girls! holds cultural significance as a time capsule of the early 1960s. The film itself capitalized on the growing popularity of beach movies and surfing culture, showcasing a carefree Californian lifestyle. The song’s success mirrored that of the film, capturing the youthful exuberance and optimism of the era. Girls! Girls! Girls! endures as a recognizable tune, not only for die-hard Elvis fans but also for anyone seeking a dose of nostalgic 1960s rock and roll. The song continues to be played on classic rock radio stations and featured in movies and television shows, a testament to its lasting impact on popular culture.
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Lyrics:
Girls, goin’ swimming,Girl, in bikinis,A walkin’ and wigglin’ by, yay, yay, yayGirls, on the beaches,Girls, oh, what a peaches,So pretty, lord I could cryI’m just a red blooded boyAnd I can’t stop thinkin’ aboutGirls, sailin’ sailboats,Girls, water skiin’,They’ll drive me out of my mind, yay, yay, yayGirls, big and brassy,Girls, small and sassy,Just give me one of each kindI’m just a red blooded boyAnd I can’t stop thinkin’ aboutGirls! girls! girls! girls!And when I pick up a sandwich too muchA crunchy crunchetyA crunchety crunchI never ever get to finish my lunchBecause there’s always bound to be a bunch ofGirls, in tight sweaters,Girls, in short dresses,A walkin’ and wigglin’ by, yay, yay, yayGirls, out boatin’Girls, just a floatin’So pretty, lord I could cry.I’m just a red blooded boyAnd I can’t stop thinkin’ aboutGirls! girls! girls! girls! girls! girls!