The first record I ever listened to was Elvis Presley, and I remember thinking, 'Man this guy is cool!' The swagger he had really helped my confidence, because he really made me think that a white boy could make music like this.

Jesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney

Because Boy Confidence Cool Could Elvis Elvis Presley Ever First Guy Had He Helped I Remember Like Listened Made Make Man Me Music Really Record Remember Swagger Think Thinking White

Related Quotes

It's pretty amazing to me that my first hit record was an Elvis Presley record.

AmazingElvisElvis Presley

Most singers have their idols. I remember Elvis Presley when I was a kid. When I was about sixteen, I always said I wanted to do 'Love Me Tender.'

— Percy Sledge

AboutAlwaysElvis

To me, John Lennon and Elvis Presley were punks, because they made music that evoked those emotions in people.

— Joey Ramone

BecauseElvisElvis Presley

Elvis Presley, you can't define him in a couple of sentences, but he was a country boy and he was very respectful.

— Jerry Leiber

BoyCountryCountry Boy

I love a girl that can make me laugh. I am not really a laugh-at-things type of guy and I don't smile and laugh all the time... But if a girl can make me laugh... I'm in love!!!!

— Jesse McCartney