“Kissin’ Cousins” by Elvis Presley is a lively and flirtatious tune that showcases the King’s dynamic vocal talent.
Released in 1964, this song is the title track of the musical film of the same name in which Elvis played dual roles, adding a fun twist to the song’s lyrics.
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With its catchy melody and Elvis’s charming performance, “Kissin’ Cousins” is a playful and memorable addition to Elvis’s musical legacy.
Did You Know?
- Double Trouble: In the film “Kissin’ Cousins,” Elvis portrayed not one, but two roles, playing twin brothers, one from the city and the other from the countryside. The song is sung by both characters, highlighting Elvis’s versatility as a performer.
- Musical Range: “Kissin’ Cousins” is a fusion of rock and country, reflecting Elvis’s ability to transcend musical genres. The song’s upbeat tempo and flirtatious lyrics captured the spirit of the film and its romantic comedy theme.
- Chart Success: The song reached the 12th position on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating Elvis’s continued popularity on the music charts.
“Kissin’ Cousins”
(from “Kissin’ Cousins” soundtrack)
She’s a distant cousin but she’s not too distant with meWe’ll kiss all night
I’ll squeeze her tight
But we’re kissin’ cousins ‘n that’s what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
Oh I’ve got a girl and she taught me how to live
She can give a lot and she’s got a lot to give
We’ll kiss all night
I’ll squeeze her tight
But we’re kissin’ cousins ‘n that’s what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
Yes we’re all cousins, that’s what I believe
Because we’re children of Adam and Eve
I got a girl and she wants a lot of love
That’s the kind of trouble I need plenty of
We’ll kiss all night
I’ll squeeze her tight
But we’re kissin’ cousins ‘n that’ll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We’ll be kissin’ cousins that’ll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
Yes we’re all cousins, that’s what I believe
Because we’re children of Adam and Eve
I got a girl and she wants a lot of love
That’s the kind of trouble I need plenty of
We’ll kiss all night
I’ll squeeze her tight
But we’ll be kissin’ cousins ‘n that’ll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We’ll be kissin’ cousins that’ll make it all right
All right, all right, all right
We’ll be kissin’ cousins that’s what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right
(from “Kissin’ Cousins” soundtrack)
Kissin’s allowed ‘cos we’re proud to be cousins
What’s a little teasin’, huggin’ and a-squeezin’
Between us cousins.
Oh it’s so great to be one big family
And we show it, yes we show it
You see, we never feud, we’re a happy brood
Folks all know it, yes they know it
Cousins, kissin’ cousins
Honey we dress and we mess
We’re just cousins,
Cousins, kissin’ cousins
Cousins, kissin’ cousins