“Lawdy Miss Clawdy” by Elvis became one of the best-selling R&B records of 1952.0h
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…
“Love Me Tender” is one of Elvis’ most famous songs. Released in early October 1956, the song became 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…
The Platters – Only You, And You Alone. 2n
About The Song Composed by Buck Ram, “Only You (And You Alone)” was originally recorded by American vocal group The Platters and was released in May 1955. Lead singer Tony Williams played the lead vocals. With a lengthy title, the…
Elvis Presley – (Let’s Have A) Party. 2n
About The Song – “Let’s Have a Party” is a 1957 song written by Jessie Mae Robinson and recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie Loving You. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom under the title…
“Too Much,” released in January 1957, remains a humble 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…
“Bear Teddy” is the only song by Mann-Lowe that Presley recorded, and it’s believed they wrote it specifically for Elvis. Let’s enjoy this special moment together.0h
About The Song “Teddy Bear” was the only Mann-Lowe tune that Presley recorded, and it is believed they wrote it specifically for Elvis, due to his alleged fondness for stuffed animals. During a Vancouver, B.C., press conference in 1957, Elvis…
Let’s listen to the song that peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart. “Let’s Have a Party” was recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie Loving You.0h
About The Song – “Let’s Have a Party” is a 1957 song written by Jessie Mae Robinson and recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie Loving You. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom under the title…
Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel. 2n
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…
Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never. 2n
About The Song When Elvis Presley recorded “It’s Now or Never” in 1960, he answered a challenge Frank Sinatra had issued three years earlier. In June 1957, a Hollywood reporter asked Sinatra his opinion of Elvis Presley’s singing ability. “Presley…
“Loving You”: A Reminder of Presley’s Chart Dominance in 1956-57. Wishing You a Peaceful Evening, Filled with Music to Ease Life’s Hardships.0h
About The Song In 1956-57 Presley continued his chart-topping ways with “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You”, “Hound Dog”, “Don’t Be Cruel”, “Love Me Tender”, “Too Much”, “All Shook Up”, “Jailhouse Rock” and “(Let Me Be Your)…