Blue Suede Shoes is a rock and roll song. It was written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. The song is about a man who is so proud of his new blue suede shoes that he warns everyone not to step on them. The song was a major hit for Perkins and has been covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley. Blues music is a genre of music that originated in African American communities in the Southern United States in the late 19th century. Blues music is typically characterized by a slow tempo, a strong emphasis on improvisation, and lyrics that often deal with themes of hardship and sorrow.