Heartbreak Hotel
Connie Francis · Heavy Feelings [2012]
Now since my baby left me, well, I've found a new place to dwell
Down at the end on Lonely Street at Heartbreak Hotel
Well, I'll be so lonely baby, I'll be so lonely
I'll be so lonely I could die.
Well, though it's always crowded you still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers to cry there in the gloom
But they'll be so lonely baby, they'll be so lonely
Oh, they're so lonely they could die.
The bellhop's tears keep flowing the deskclerk's dressed in black
They've been so long on Lonely Street and they'll never go back
And they're so lonely, oh, they're so lonely
Well, they're so lonely they pray to die.
Well, if your baby leaves you you've got a tale to tell
Just take a walk down Lonely Street to Heartbreak Hotel
Where you'll be so lonely baby, well, you'll be so lonely
They make you so lonely you could die.
--- Instumental ---
Well, though it's always crowded you still can find some room
For broken hearted lovers to cry there in the gloom
But they'll be so lonely baby, they'll be so lonely
Oh, they're so lonely they could die...
Connie Francis - Heartbreak Hotel
Connie Francis's 1962 recording of 'Heartbreak Hotel' stands as a defining moment in rock and roll history, marking her transition from a pure pop vocalist to a rock icon. Originally a hit for Elvis Presley, Francis's version offered a distinctively different interpretation, blending her signature operatic pop style with the emerging rock sound of the early 1960s. Released on the album 'Heavy Feelings,' the track became a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her rendition is celebrated for its emotional depth and vocal power, showcasing her ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape while maintaining her unique artistic identity. The song remains a staple of rock and roll anthologies and continues to be recognized for its pivotal role in the genre's evolution.