Exploring the Sweet Melodies: Unveiling the Charms of Elvis Presley’s ‘Cotton Candy Land’

Introduction

Cotton Candy Land is a song written by Ruth Batchelor and Bob Roberts. It was first recorded by Elvis Presley in 1962 and released on the soundtrack of the film “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” It has since been covered by many other artists, including Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak.

The song is a lullaby about a magical land where everything is made of candy. The lyrics describe a journey to Cotton Candy Land on a big white swan, where the stars are candy bars and the moon is a marshmallow dream.

The song is a popular choice for children’s music and has been used in many films and television shows. It is also a popular karaoke song.

History of the song

“Cotton Candy Land” was written in 1961. The song was inspired by a trip that Batchelor and Roberts took to the World’s Fair in Seattle, Washington. They were amazed by the colorful candy and the magical atmosphere of the fair, and they wanted to capture that feeling in a song.

Presley recorded “Cotton Candy Land” in 1962 at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was released on the soundtrack of the film “It Happened at the World’s Fair” in 1963.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was also a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

“Cotton Candy Land” has been covered by many other artists, including Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak, who recorded the song for the soundtrack of the film “The King” in 2007.

The song is a popular choice for children’s music and has been used in many films and television shows. It is also a popular karaoke song.

Conclusion

“Cotton Candy Land” is a popular and enduring song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a sweet and whimsical song that captures the imagination of children and adults alike.

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Lyrics

Sandman’s comin’, yes he’s comin’
To sprinkle you with sand
He’ll say “one, two, three”
And you’ll be, In cotton candy land

Sandman’s comin’, yes he’s comin’
He’ll take you, by the hand
And you’ll ride upon, a big white swan
In cotton candy land

You and the swan will float upon
A cloud of pink ice cream
Where every star is a candy bar
And the moon is a marshmallow dream

Sandman’s comin’, yes he’s comin’
Take his magic hand
Now goodnight…now sleep tight
In cotton candy land

In cotton candy land