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Poor Boy

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Words & Music: Vera Matson/ Elvis Presley
They call me poor boy, poor boy, poor boy
But I ain't lonesome and I ain't blue
'Cause I could never be a poor boy
As long as I’ve got a dolly like you

Ain't got a crust, ain't got a cent
Can't buy a jug, can't pay the rent
I got a heartfull of dreams
And a lot of memories
And that's enough for me

Can't buy a house, can't buy a lot
Ain't got a bean, I ain't got a pot
But what I got is a heartfull of
Love and memories
And that's enough for me

Don't have a pig, don't have a cow
I don't have a horse to pull a plow
But what I got is a heartfull of
Love and memories
And that's enough for me
Recorded: 1956/08/24, first released on EP
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KingKreole (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 3, 2010report abuse
This one was quite popular in New Orleans in the 1950's in part because there's a a type of sandwich on French bread here called a "Poor boy" (or more often, Po-Boy). So it's weird, in this part of the country it is thought of almost like one of Elvis' hit singles despite never being one. But it is a great track, full of tremendous energy and Elvis' voice just bouncing along perfectly!
shoesuedeblues (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 3, 2010report abuse
I remember people leaping around in their seats when Elvis sang in those early films. Don't know if this was partly due to the sanitation of some of those flea pits though! A good energetic number, I loved the 1950s Elvis. God bless you where ever you are.
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 3, 2010report abuse
A fun, energetic song recorded for the movie and soundtrack EP "Love Me Tender". While not one of Elvis' best 1950's songs, it is stilll good. Very similar to the song "Let Me" that was also in the movie and on the EP.
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 3, 2010report abuse
I practically wore the EP out as a kid and this was always a favourite track. A good bouncy number which Elvis appears to enjoy singing, a little lightweight maybe but it rolls along nicely.
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on Aug 19, 2009report abuse
Now this one I always liked. Man does he sound happy. But he was 21 and had the world at his fingertips. Bouncy & fun song.

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