Context

This line was sung by Elvis Presley in the song "A Little Less Conversation," written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange and released as a single in 1968.

Before it was the soundtrack to Michael Bay's directing style, "A Little Less Conversation" was meant to be a big musical number during Elvis' 1968 "comeback" TV special. Plus, retiring and coming out of retirement can definitely net you the big bucks: just ask Jay-Z or Michael Jordan.

However, this song ended up not being used in the comeback special, and really came to popularity when a remix version by Junkie XL popped up in the slick, stylish 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven. This version was Elvis' first Hot 100 hit in 22 years when it was released as a single in 2002 and even knocked Eminem off the top spot in Australia.

And after this, everyone from politicians to the creators of the NBC TV show Las Vegas used this remix to get their potential voters/viewers to shut up and listen to what they're saying.

And speaking of action, Junkie XL—his real name's Tom Holkenborg—has become a successful film composer with his work on the scores for blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, and Batman v Superman.

Where you've heard it

Even though it's not one of Elvis' "classic hits," you've probably heard this song in a movie, like the direct-to-DVD sequel to Lilo and Stitch, and during an intense part of a TV show, a commercial, or possibly at the club. Because Elvis will always be cool.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Conversations are the stock and trade of social gatherings, so maybe save this quote for talking to your local congressperson or an action movie that has a little bit too much dialogue.