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Elvis Does Ed

'50's most watched T.V. broadcast -
First time on Ed Sullivan's show,
Elvis Presley swung forth to blast
A new sound and sight to and fro.
A performance filled with taboo
Of overtones of sex and race,
This young sexy white boy did do
A new blend in this time and place.
The audience sure did want more,
So Ed paid Elvis a big check,
And Elvis rocked and rolled galore
To Ed's amazement - what the heck!

"Love Me Tender" was sung first time,
And Elvis did begin his climb.