About The Song
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El Toro is a song by Elvis Presley, released in 1963 as part of the soundtrack for the movie Fun in Acapulco. The song tells the story of a famous matador who faced the bull El Toro and lost, and then sought revenge in a final duel. The song is sung from the perspective of the narrator, who admires the matador's courage and pride.
The song has a Spanish flavor, with flamenco guitar, castanets, and trumpet. The lyrics use Spanish words and phrases, such as "matador", "El Toro", "fiesta", and "olé". The song also reflects the cultural fascination with bullfighting, which was popularized by Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises and the movie Blood and Sand starring Tyrone Power.
The song is one of the many examples of Elvis Presley's versatility and musical influences. Elvis was known for incorporating different genres and styles into his songs, such as rock and roll, gospel, blues, country, and pop. He also sang songs in different languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Hawaiian. Elvis was influenced by many artists, such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Mario Lanza.
El Toro is a song that showcases Elvis Presley's vocal range and charisma. He sings with passion and emotion, conveying the drama and tragedy of the story. He also demonstrates his ability to sing in different registers, from low to high. He uses vocal techniques, such as vibrato, falsetto, and glissando, to add expression and flair to his singing.
El Toro is a song that celebrates the spirit of adventure and romance. It is a song that transports the listener to a different time and place, where courage and honor are valued. It is a song that pays tribute to a legend, both the matador and the singer.
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Lyrics
Let's sing along with the lyrics!
There's a legend of a famous matador
Who went to meet El Toro
Though he fought as he had never done before
He could not beat, El Toro
The bull El Toro, brought him defeat and pain
And to his sorrow, the matador knew shame
They said time would never heal the many scars
Brought by the great, El Toro
And the bitterness that burned deep in his heart
Caused him to hate, El Toro
The bull El Toro, brought him defeat and pain
And to his sorrow, the matador knew shame
So one night, when no-one was on sight
The matador, went to finish the score
In the lonely fields, beneath the pale moonlight
He fought the bull...and they fought once more
When they found the matador and saw him dying
He'd never see tomorrow
Now they say that on the spot where he was lying
Still walks the proud El Toro
The bull El Toro, brought him defeat and pain
And to his sorrow, the matador knew shame