Presley’s Rendition of “Unchained Melody” is Celebrated as One of the Most Acclaimed Recordings in Music History.0h
In July 1977, Elvis Presley took the stage for what would be one of his final concert performances, drawing thousands of fans to an arena in Rapid City, South Dakota. Though clearly past his prime, Elvis poured his heart and…
Elvis Presley Performed “My Way” During the Mid-1970s, with the Live Single Released Posthumously on October 3, 1977.0h
– Elvis Presley began performing the song in concert during the mid-1970s, despite Anka’s suggestions that the song did not suit him. About The Song – Paul Anka wrote the lyrics for this song based on a French song called “Comme…
“Jailhouse Rock” Defied Critics’ Predictions, Cementing Elvis Presley’s Rock ‘n’ Roll as a Timeless Genre.0h
About The Song On September 24, 1957, RCA Victor released single record #47/20-7035—“Jailhouse Rock”/“Treat Me Nice” by Elvis Presley. Its instant success in record stores and on Billboard’s charts made “Jailhouse Rock” Elvis’ third blockbuster hit of the year. Once and for…
Elvis Recorded “Return to Sender” on March 27, 1962—A Timeless Classic That Has Been Special to Me Since I First Heard It Over 60 Years Ago.0h
About The Song Elvis recorded “Return to Sender” on March 27, 1962, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Presley regulars Scotty Moore, D. J. Fontana, and Dudley Brooks were among an unusually large contingent of musicians in the studio to provide instrumentation for…
Elvis Presley’s Iconic Hit “Blue Suede Shoes”—Let’s Listen and Reminisce About This Timeless Classic..0h
About The Song Elvis Presley had several hits, but one of the more famous is undoubtedly the “Blue Suede Shoes.” The King of Rock and Roll recorded the song in 1956, and it appeared as the opening track of his…
March 30, 1960: Variety’s Review of Elvis Presley’s “Stuck on You”—A Natural Hit with Chart-Topping Appeal.0h
About The Song When Elvis left the army in March 1960, no one knew that “Stuck on You” would be his next single record release. In its March 7, 1960, issue, Billboard reported the following: “RCA Victor has devised a most elaborate piece of…
“Love Me Tender”: One of Elvis’s Most Famous Songs, Released in October 1956 and Becoming a Phenomenon.0h
– This was the theme song to the first of 31 Elvis movies. The movie was titled The Reno Brothers before it was renamed to capitalize on the song. About The Song – Originally, Elvis had just a small role…
“Too Much,” Released in January 1957, Remains a Beloved Addition to Elvis Presley’s Iconic Hits of the Late 1950s.0h
About The Song “Too Much,” released in January 1957, was Presley’s fifth regular single record issue on the RCA Victor label. It followed “Love Me Tender” and preceded “All Shook Up,” both mega #1 hits for Elvis. Perhaps one of…
“I Beg of You”: Elvis Presley’s Captivating Vocals and Rockabilly Style Shine Through.0h
I Beg of You by Elvis Presley is a song that was released in 1957 as the B-side of the hit single “Don’t.” It was written by Elvis Presley and Fred Wise. The song showcases Presley’s captivating vocals and rockabilly style….
“Suspicious Minds”: A Timeless Classic by Elvis Presley, Released in 1969.0h
“It’s Only Love,” a soulful ballad by Elvis Presley, captures the essence of romantic longing and the complexities of love. Released in 1971 as part of his album “Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old),” the song showcases Presley’s ability to…