Are You Lonesome Tonight? | |||||||
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| Name of Work | Are You Lonesome Tonight? | ||||||
| Production Date | 1926 | ||||||
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| General Notes | Sung and recorded by many others, but best known is by Elvis Presley. | ||||||
Description
Slow, swaying waltz rhythm gives the song its powerful sensuality. Long melodic line and imaginative lyrics make this an intelligent pop song.
Theme
The remembrance of past love.
Emotional Sum or Sense-of-life
Sensuality and bitterness
Tags
early Elvis, slow dance, waltz
