In 2017, on the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, The Commercial Appeal published a list of the singer’s 40 best hits. Compiled and written by senior reporters Bob Mehr, John Beifuss and ...
Elvis Presley’s greatest ballad was allegedly created under unexpected personal circumstances that shaped the emotion behind ...
“Don’t Be Cruel” was a big hit for Presley. And it was also a favorite of his to perform, mostly because of the reaction it elicited from fans, according to Rock and Roll Garage. The song was written ...
Everyone's "all shook up" over the new "Elvis" biopic starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks as real-life counterparts, Elvis Presley (Butler) and long-time manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). Their ...
Like Johnny Cash, once Elvis recorded a song, it was hard to hear it any other way. He turned famous originals like “Hound Dog” and “Blue Suede Shoes” into defining songs of his own. Still, in the ...
While most people think of Elvis Presley’s music as definitively rock n’ roll, the Memphis native maintained a strong affinity for country music throughout his life. The ’70s in particular found ...
On Friday, Jan. 8, Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 75th birthday. Can you imagine what a 75-year-old Elvis would be like today? Would he perform duets with Bono in an attempt to save the world ...
Elvis Presley’s songs had a huge impact on many people, including his granddaughter, Riley Keough. During an interview, she said she becomes very emotional while listening to certain Elvis songs. Here ...
David Bowie's Golden Years was originally written for Elvis Presley. Bowie's version became a hit, with the persona of The ...
Bruce Belland was so close to working with the "King." It was 1977 when the former member of the ‘50s quartet The Four Preps found himself at an all-night Denny’s with a copy of Billboard. By then, he ...