“Blue Suede Shoes” is a rockabilly classic recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956. Originally written and recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955, Presley’s energetic version turned it into a mainstream rock 'n' roll hit. The song’s playful lyrics about protecting a man’s prized blue suede shoes became iconic. With its upbeat tempo and Elvis’s dynamic performance, it helped define the early rock 'n' roll era and remains one of his signature songs.