“You’re a Heartbreaker” is a rock and roll song written by Jack Sallee and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1954. It was released as a single on Sun Records in December 1954, backed with “That’s All Right”. The song became a regional hit in the Southern United States, reaching number one on the Memphis and New Orleans charts. It also helped to launch Presley’s career as a national recording artist.
The song is a mid-tempo rockabilly number with a catchy melody and a driving beat. Presley’s vocals are energetic and passionate, and the song is full of his trademark swagger. The lyrics describe a woman who is a “heartbreaker,” someone who leads men on and then breaks their hearts. Presley sings that she is a “love faker” and a “smooth talker,” but that he is no longer fooled by her. He has found someone else to take her place, someone who he can trust and who will fill the empty space in his heart.
“You’re a Heartbreaker” was one of Presley’s first major hits, and it helped to establish him as one of the leading figures in the rock and roll movement. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. It remains a popular and enduring classic of rock and roll music.
Here are some of the song’s lyrics:
You’re a heartbreaker, you’re a love faker But you can’t break my heart anymore You’re a smooth talker, you’re a real cool walker But now you’ve talked out of turn You’re a high stepper, you’re an eye-catcher But you won’t catch my glances anymore For I just found someone else who’s sure to take your place Someone I can always trust and to fill this empty space
The song is a classic example of Presley’s early rock and roll sound, and it is still one of his most popular and enduring songs.