Introductions (August 12, Midnight Show) Songtext
von Elvis Presley

Before I do anything else I′d like to introduce the members of my group, ladies and gentlemen

First of all the young men that opened our show tonight
They're the number one gospel quartet in the nation
The imperials, ladies and gentlemen
Imperials

Ladies and gentlemen, The Sweet Inspirations
Girls

Young lady in the back with the beautiful, high voice
She′s been working with me for 13 years on my records
I'd like you to say hello to Miss Millie Kirkham
Millie

Young man on lead guitar
His name is Chuck Brady, nah
James Burton, ladies and gentlemen
James

Young man on rythm guitar
I can take him or leave him, you know, nah
His name is John Wilkinson

(I need some water)


Young man playing the red hot drums back here, ladies and gentlemen
His name is Ringo Starr, nah
His name is Ronnie Tutt
Ronnie

Young man on fender bass, his name is Jerry Scheff
Jerry

Young man on the piano, he arranged a lot of my songs for me tonight
His name is Glenn Hardin
Glenn

(Pretty good, you're getting better, son)

If I had one night with you

The guy that, uh, okay
The guy that′s been singing a lot of harmony with me tonight
He′s a good friend of mine
Say hello to Kate Smith
Charlie Hodge
Charlie

Our orchestra and conductor, ladies and gentlemen
His name is Go-go
Joe Cyjoe, Joe Sergio, Joe..., Spaghetti
Joe, uh, Joe Grishaw
Joe Grishaw, ladies and gentlemen
I do know your name, man, I'm just foolin′ around


The Joe Grishaw Orchestra, ladies and gentlemen

Give me a big, uh, something
Something for, uh
What key is Heartbreak Hotel in