Introduction
Elvis Presley, often hailed as the King of Rock and Roll, is celebrated for a plethora of hits, but among them is a timeless classic that tugs at the heartstrings of millions – “Green, Green Grass of Home.” In this article, we delve into the story of this iconic song, explore Elvis Presley’s remarkable rendition, and unearth some intriguing facts about the song and the artist.
Did You Know?
- “Green, Green Grass of Home” was originally penned by Claude “Curly” Putman Jr. and first recorded by Johnny Darrell in 1965.
- Elvis Presley’s rendition of the song was included on his 1967 album “Clambake.”
- The song tells a poignant story of a prisoner yearning to return home to the comforting embrace of the green, green grass of home.
- Elvis Presley’s version beautifully captures the nostalgia and longing within the lyrics, resonating with fans all over the world.
To get a deeper understanding of the emotional depth of this song, let’s take a moment to listen to Elvis Presley’s rendition of “Green, Green Grass of Home” in the video below.
Video
Lyric
“Green, Green Grass Of Home”
As I step down from the train,
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road I look and there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all be there to meet me,
All creatures smiling sweetly
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
The old house is still standing,
Though the paint is cracked and dry
And there’s an old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane I’ll walk with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Then I awake and look around me
Cold gray walls surround me
And I realize that I was only dreamin’
There’s a guard and there’s a sad old padre
Arm and arm we’ll walk at daybreak
Again I’ll touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all be there to meet me
In the shadow of that old oak tree
As they lay me beneath the green, green grass of home