Elvis Brings the House Down with “I Got Stung” Performance!
“I Got Stung” is a rock and roll song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1958. It was written by Aaron Schroeder and David Hill and released as a single on RCA Victor records. The song features Elvis’s trademark rockabilly sound, with a driving rhythm and catchy guitar riffs.
“I Got Stung” was a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and becoming a top ten hit in several other countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada. The song is notable for its upbeat tempo and Elvis’s energetic vocal performance.
Lyrically, “I Got Stung” tells the story of a man who has been hurt by a woman’s rejection but is determined to move on and find love again. The lyrics are playful and tongue-in-cheek, with lines like “I got stung by a sweet honey bee / And love is a buzzin’ ’round my tree.” The song’s catchy chorus, which features Elvis repeating the phrase “I got stung,” has become a classic part of his repertoire.
“I Got Stung” is a prime example of Elvis’s rockabilly style and his ability to infuse even the simplest of songs with energy and charisma. It remains a popular song among his fans and a testament to his enduring influence on rock and roll music.
