About the song
Flaming Star – Elvis Presley’s Powerful Western Ballad
Flaming Star is a song recorded by Elvis Presley for the 1960 film of the same name. The movie, a Western drama, featured Elvis in a serious acting role, different from his usual musical comedies. The song, written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards, captures the film’s dramatic and emotional themes, making it one of Elvis’s standout recordings from this period.
The lyrics of Flaming Star tell a story about fate and destiny. The “flaming star” represents a warning sign, symbolizing danger or an uncertain future. Lines like “Every man has a flaming star, a flaming star over his shoulder” suggest that everyone must face challenges in life. The song’s message is deep and reflective, fitting the serious tone of the movie.
Musically, Flaming Star is a mix of country and folk, with a strong Western influence. The rhythm is steady, and the melody is haunting, giving the song a dramatic feel. Elvis’s vocal performance is powerful yet controlled, showing his ability to bring emotion into a song. Unlike his upbeat rock and roll hits, this song highlights a more serious and mature side of his musical talent.
Though Flaming Star was not as commercially successful as some of Elvis’s biggest hits, it remains an important song in his career. It shows his versatility as a singer and his willingness to explore different styles. Fans of Elvis appreciate this song for its rich storytelling and strong performance, proving that he was much more than just the King of Rock and Roll.
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Lyrics
Ev’ry man, has a flaming star
A flaming star, over his shoulder
And when a man, sees his flaming star
He knows his time, his time has come
Flaming star, don’t shine on me, flaming star
Flaming star, keep behind me, flaming star
There’s a lot of livin’ I’ve got to do
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Flaming star
(Flaming star)
When I ride, I feel that flaming star
That flaming star, over my shoulder
And so I ride, front of that flaming star
Never lookin’ around, never lookin’ around
Flaming star, don’t shine on me, flaming star
Flaming star, keep behind me, flaming star
There’s a lot of livin’ I’ve got to do
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Flaming star
(Flaming star)
One fine day, I’ll see that flaming star
That flaming star, over my shoulder
And when I see, that old flaming star
I’ll know my time, my time has come
Flaming star, don’t shine on me, flaming star
Flaming star, keep behind me, flaming star
There’s a lot of livin’ I’ve got to do
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Flaming star
