Introduction:
“Doncha’ Think It’s Time” is a track recorded by Elvis Presley in February 1958 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Written by Clyde Otis and Willie Dixon, the song captures the playful yearning for romance, reflecting a familiar theme in Elvis’s early rock-and-roll career. The session that produced this track was notably challenging, as it took Elvis 48 takes to get a version he was satisfied with. The upbeat tempo, lively guitar work by Scotty Moore, and backing vocals by The Jordanaires help to create a lighthearted, yet somewhat urgent, plea for affection and connection.
The song was recorded during a crucial period in Elvis’s career, just before his military induction, and it was part of RCA’s strategy to ensure a steady stream of releases during his two-year absence from the spotlight. “Doncha’ Think It’s Time” was released as a B-side to “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck” in 1958, with both songs performing well on the charts.
While the song didn’t achieve the iconic status of some of his other hits from the 1950s, it remains an example of Elvis’s mastery of blending rock, pop, and R&B. Its lyrics, centered around the desire for love and closeness, are delivered with Elvis’s signature charisma, enhancing the emotional impact of the track.
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Lyrics:
“Doncha’ Think It’s Time”
I’ve been yearning for a little romance
I wanna know when you gonna give me a chance
Kiss me honey, tell me your mine
Doncha’ think it’s timeI’ve been yearning for a sweet embrace
Rub my hair till I’m a total disgrace
Kiss me honey make my life divine
Doncha’ think it’s timeI don’t wanna walk without you
Walkin’ right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin’
With the other guysI get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you’re mine
Doncha’ think it’s timeI don’t wanna walk without you
Walkin’ right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin’
With the other guysI get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you’re mine
Doncha’ think it’s time
Doncha’ think it’s time
Doncha’ think it’s time
Doncha’ think it’s time