Elvis Presley – Little Sister
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“Little Sister” is a rock and roll song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It was originally released as a single in 1961 by American singer Elvis Presley, who enjoyed a No. 5 hit with it on the Billboard Hot 100. The single (as a double A-side with “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame”) also reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart. Lead guitar was played by Hank Garland and the rhythm guitar was played by Scotty Moore with backing vocals by the Jordanaires featuring the distinctive bass voice of Ray Walker.
The song is about a young man who is attracted to a young girl, but warns her not to do what her older sister did, who was promiscuous. The song is notable for its playful lyrics and Elvis’s energetic performance.
“Little Sister” was a popular concert song for Elvis throughout his career. He performed it as part of a medley with “Get Back” in the 1970 rockumentary film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including Dwight Yoakam, Robert Plant, The Nighthawks, and Pearl Jam. A version by Ry Cooder, from his album Bop Till You Drop, was a number-one hit in New Zealand.
“Little Sister” is a classic rock and roll song that remains popular today. It is a testament to Elvis Presley’s enduring appeal and his ability to perform a wide range of musical styles.
Here are the lyrics of the song: “Little Sister“
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 doneWell, 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 doorLittle 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
Ev’ry 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
