“Let Yourself Go”: A Key Moment in Presley’s Legendary ’68 Comeback Special, Marking a Turning Point in His Career.0h
In 1968, the cultural landscape of music was undergoing a seismic shift. Rock and roll, the genre that Elvis Presley had helped to ignite a decade earlier, was facing a new generation of artists and sounds. While still a massive star, Presley’s…
Elvis’s Recording of “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” on February 3, 1956, Became a Staple in Local Country Bands.0h
About The Song – Price’s song has also been identified as “one of the first rhythm and blues records to attract the attention of white Southern teenagers, among them Elvis Presley, who cut his own version four years later” and…
“Please Don’t Stop Loving Me”: Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Iconic Recording and Legacy.0h
“Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” by Elvis Presley holds a special place in his discography, originating as part of the soundtrack for the 1966 film “Frankie and Johnny.” This romantic ballad, released alongside the titular song “Frankie and Johnny,” became…
Elvis Presley’s 1976 Cover of “She Thinks I Still Care” Contributed to its Worldwide Popularity.0h
The song She Thinks I Still Care was originally recorded by American country singer George Jones in 1962. It was written by Dickey Lee and Steve Duffy. Elvis Presley later recorded a cover version of the song in 1976, contributing to its…
Exploring Elvis Presley’s Gospel Music: Listen to “He is My Everything” by Dallas Frazier.0h
About The Song If you’ve listened to any of Elvis Presley’s gospel songs, you may have heard him sing, He is My Everything. The song was written by Dallas Frazier. Dallas Frazier is an American country musician and songwriter. He…
“Mystery Train”: Recorded by Elvis Presley on July 11, 1955, Marking the Birth of a Star.0h
About The Song In September 1953, Herman “Junior” Parker entered Sun Studios in Memphis to record the follow-up to “Feelin’ Good”, which had been a top five R&B chart hit for him earlier that year. Parker, 21, was a gifted singer,…
mz1-During his golden era, Elvis Presley showcased many famous songs in his concerts, including Baker Knight’s “The Wonder of You.”.0h
About The Song During his golden days, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, have brought many songs into the limelight with him by performing them during his concerts. Presley would normally perform about 35 songs during concerts. Each…
Elvis Presley’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Version of “I Got a Woman” Recorded in 1956 Became an Early Career Hit.0h
About The Song “I Got a Woman” is a song co-written and originally recorded by American R&B singer-songwriter Ray Charles in 1954. It was released as a single in December 1954 and became one of Charles’ first major hits, reaching…
In 1972, “Burning Love” marked Elvis Presley’s last rock ‘n’ roll hit as his marriage crumbled, shifting his focus to poignant “love-lost” ballads.0h
About The Song Released in 1972, “Burning Love” became Elvis Presley’s final hit record, the last of his 38 top ten singles on Billboard’s pop music chart. As Ernst Jorgensen noted, at the time Elvis was not enthusiastic about recording the song,…
Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” Honored in Grammy Hall of Fame, Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs,” and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.0h
About The Song Would You Like to Check in with Elvis at the “Heartbreak Hotel?” A news about the suicide of a lonely man who jumped from a hotel window inspired the lyrics of Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel.” The track…