About the song
Elvis Presley’s “An American Trilogy” is a powerful and emotional mashup that showcases his ability to blend different musical styles into one cohesive and impactful performance. Released in 1972, the song is a testament to his musical versatility and his deep connection to American history and culture.
The mashup consists of three separate songs: “Dixie,” “All My Trials,” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Each song represents a different aspect of American history and identity, and Elvis skillfully weaves them into a unified narrative. “Dixie” evokes romantic images of the Old South, “All My Trials” tells of the struggles of African Americans, and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” celebrates the resilience and spirit of the nation.
Elvis’ vocal delivery was both powerful and emotional. He imbued each song with passion and conviction, conveying the historical and emotional weight of the lyrics. His ability to seamlessly transition between different musical styles is a testament to the range and versatility of his voice.
The arrangement of “An American Trilogy” is grand and expansive, with a full orchestra and choir providing a rich and dramatic backdrop for Elvis’s vocals. The use of traditional American folk instruments, such as the banjo and fiddle, adds to the song’s authentic feel.
“An American Trilogy” is more than just a musical performance; it’s a cultural statement. It’s a celebration of American history and identity, and a reminder of the nation’s complex and often tumultuous past. Elvis Presley’s performance of this mashup has become an iconic one, demonstrating his ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level.
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Lyrics
One, two
One, two, three, four
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before we fall apart at the seams
We’ve got to patch it up baby
We can’t let time unravel our dreams
Let’s go back and touch the past
One more night is all I ask
Get that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We got to patch it up baby
Let’s sweep out all the cobwebs in our hearts
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before indifference pulls us apart
Don’t let a good love die
Let’s give it just one more try
With that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
With a whole lotta love
