Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
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The Essential Collection
Elvis Presley Lyrics
All Shook Up A-well a-bless my soul What's a-wrong with me? I'm itchin' l…
Always On My Mind Maybe I didn't treat you Quite as good as I should…
An American Trilogy Glory, glory, hallelujah His truth is marching on His truth …
Are You Lonesome Tonight Are you lonesome tonight? Do you miss me tonight? Are you so…
Blue suede shoes Well, it's a-one for the money Two for the show Three to…
Burning Love Lord almighty I feel my temperature rising Higher higher It'…
Can't Help Falling in Love Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can't help falling…
Crying in the Chapel You saw me crying in the chapel The tears I shed…
Devil in Disguise You look like an angel (look like an angel) Walk like…
Don't Be Cruel You know I can be found Sitting home all alone If you…
Good Luck Charm Don't want a four leaf clover Don't want an old horse…
Heartbreak Hotel Well, since my baby left me Well, I found a new…
His Latest Flame A very old friend came by today 'Cause he was telling…
Hound Dog You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time You…
I Just Can't Help Believin' I just can't help believin' When she smiles up soft and…
In the Ghetto As the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A…
It's Now or Never It's Now Or Never Performer：Elvis Presley & The Jordanaire…
Jailhouse Rock The warden threw a party in the county jail The prison…
King Creole King Creole, go There's a man in New Orleans who plays…
Love me tender Love me tender Love me sweet Never let me go You have made…
Moody Blue Well, it's hard to be a gambler Bettin' on the number That…
Return to Sender Return to sender Return to sender I gave a letter to the…
She's Not You Her hair is soft and her eyes are oh so…
Suspicious Minds We're caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love…
Teddy Bear Oh, baby let me be, your lovin' teddy bear Put a…
The Girl of My Best Friend The way she walks The way she talks How long can I…
The Wonder Of You When no-one else can understand me When everything I do is…
Wooden Heart Can't you see I love you Please don't break my heart in…
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