Elvis Presley's Greatest Ballad of All Time Was Written Under the Most Unexpected Circumstances

Elvis Presley’s greatest ballad was allegedly inspired by a tragic story, giving Heartbreak Hotel its haunting, unforgettable ...

Missouri judge who wore Elvis Presley wig and played singer's music in court forced to step down

Judge Matthew Thornhill wrote in a letter that he intended "to add levity at times when I thought it would help relax ...

Missouri Judge Who Wore Elvis Wig in Court Agrees to Resign

Judge Matthew E.P. Thornhill also talked about politics and played Elvis songs in court, a judicial commission said.

50 Years Ago, David Bowie Released a Song Originally Written for Elvis Presley — He Turned It Down and Bowie Made It a Hit

David Bowie's Golden Years was originally written for Elvis Presley. It was the lead single for Station to Station.

Elvis-Loving Judge Wore a Wig and Played His Music in Court, Now He's Stepping Down

A Missouri judge will step down from the bench after a judicial commission’s report alleged he routinely wore an Elvis ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1940, the Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind Willie Nelson’s Biggest Mainstream Hit and the Song That Helped Revive Elvis Presley’s Career

On June 8, 2024, Mark James died at age 83 at his home in Nashville. ““Mark’s legacy and zest for life will live on in the ...

A Colonel Tom Parker Playlist: 10 Songs Tracing the Story of Elvis Presley’s Manager

Peter Guralnick's new book 'The Colonel and the King' focuses on Colonel Tom Parker, and he's picked out 10 songs that tell his incredible story.
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Billy Bob Thornton Wrote a Song Called "Cat Sh*t on a Rat Box" and Shook Elvis' Hand at 3 Years Old

Billy Bob Thornton talks about his band The Boxmasters getting a standing ovation while opening for The Who, writing his first song "Cat Sh*t on a Rat Box" when he was 3 years old and starring in ...