Introduction
“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” is a song written by Hal Blair and Don Robertson. It was first recorded by Elvis Presley on January 22, 1963, at Radio Recorders Studio B in Hollywood, California. The song was released as the B-side to the single “Fun in Acapulco” on November 15, 1963.
The song was written specifically for Presley’s 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. In the film, Presley plays Mike Windgren, a vacationer who falls in love with Dolores Gomez (Ursula Andress), a beautiful Mexican woman. The song is sung by Presley as his character arrives in Acapulco and is immediately smitten with the place and its people.
“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” is a mid-tempo ballad with a Latin-inspired melody. The song features Presley’s signature vocals and the lush backing vocals of the Jordanaires. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, conveying a sense of excitement and anticipation as Presley’s character begins his new adventure in Acapulco.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also became a popular hit in several other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” has since become one of Presley’s most beloved and enduring songs. It has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, and Engelbert Humperdinck. The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including Viva Las Vegas (1964), Lilo & Stitch (2002), and Elvis (2022).
“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” is a song about the joy of new beginnings and the excitement of exploring new places. It’s a song that celebrates the beauty of the world and the diversity of its people.
The song’s narrator is clearly smitten with the place he’s arrived at. He’s drawn to the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of the people, and the vibrant culture. He’s also excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.
The song’s message is one of hope and optimism. It reminds us that there’s always something new to discover and that there’s still beauty to be found in the world.
“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” is a song that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s a song that celebrates the joy of life and the power of new beginnings.
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Lyrics
No-one’s in a hurry
No-one seems to worry
Why they’re all so happy is very clear
Every day siesta, every night fiesta
I think I’m gonna like it hereAll this lovely scenery
There’s more to it than greenery
I know a chance for romance is always near
Mission bells are ringing, everybody’s singing
I think I’m gonna like it hearThe sound of laughter from every doorway
Sweet music floating across the square
It seems to say things are going better
Your troubles like bubbles will soon disappear in the airDown to my last peso, but I’m not afraid to say so
I feel just like a brave, Spanish cavalier
I don’t care where we go, so lead on “mi amigo”
I think I’m gonna like it hereMelodias…..lapieras
Your troubles like bubbles will soon disappear in the air
Down to my last peso, but I’m not afraid to say so
I feel just like a brave, Spanish cavalier
I don’t care where we go, so lead on” mi amigo”
I think I’m gonna like it here