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Elvis Aaron Presley (Tupelo, Mississippi, 8 January 1935 – Memphis, Tennessee, 16 August 1977). Also known as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” was an American singer, song producer and actor, who began his music career at Sun Records in the spring of 1954 when Sam Philips recorded Elvis performing several of Elvis’ favourite songs with Scotty Moore (guitar) and Bill Black (bass). One of these covers was a country and western song, “Blue Moon of Kentucky”.
Before Sam Philips sold Elvis’ contract to RCA in 1956 for $35,000 they had recorded six two-sided singles. Each of these recordings featured a country and western song on one side and a rhythm and blues song on the other. One of the reasons Elvis was so popular was because of his ability to merge attributes of what was perceived to be “white” (C&W) and “black” (R&B) music. An example of this is evident in Elvis’ hit song “Heartbreak Hotel” which reached #1 not only in the Pop charts, but the R&B and C&W charts as well. This was the first time that a single song held the #1 spot in all three charts.
Elvis remains a popular and enigmatic star. His legend has only grown stronger since his death. In fact, there is a widespread belief that Elvis—who was known by his first name—did not die in 1977. Many fans persist in claiming he is still alive, that he went into hiding for various reasons. This claim is allegedly backed up by thousands of so-called Elvis sightings that have occurred in the years since his death, and by the fact that his middle name Aron was mispelled Aaron, with two As, on his tombstone.
Before Sam Philips sold Elvis’ contract to RCA in 1956 for $35,000 they had recorded six two-sided singles. Each of these recordings featured a country and western song on one side and a rhythm and blues song on the other. One of the reasons Elvis was so popular was because of his ability to merge attributes of what was perceived to be “white” (C&W) and “black” (R&B) music. An example of this is evident in Elvis’ hit song “Heartbreak Hotel” which reached #1 not only in the Pop charts, but the R&B and C&W charts as well. This was the first time that a single song held the #1 spot in all three charts.
Elvis remains a popular and enigmatic star. His legend has only grown stronger since his death. In fact, there is a widespread belief that Elvis—who was known by his first name—did not die in 1977. Many fans persist in claiming he is still alive, that he went into hiding for various reasons. This claim is allegedly backed up by thousands of so-called Elvis sightings that have occurred in the years since his death, and by the fact that his middle name Aron was mispelled Aaron, with two As, on his tombstone.
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thiagofurtado wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbB369e1_2w BERENICEEEEEE
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ItsMeFabianD wrote:
Faaaalling in luuuv wiiiith you
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thiagofurtado wrote:
BERENICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SEGURAAAAAAAAAAAA NOS VAMOS BATER PAH
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thiagofurtado wrote:
On Tour OMG, i need to see his show oh SHIT[2]
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henry352 wrote:
ON TOUR, OHMYGOD, I NEED TO SEE HIS SHOW OH SH*T =D
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Snowbird
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http://www.song-list.net/elvispresley/littlelessconversation/tracks a little more...
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drakesdrum wrote:
What a picture!
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A9999A wrote:
the King
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Iran666 wrote:
Anyway you want me . King always i our hearts "Before Elvis there Was nothing" - John Lennon
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
LOL, the current picture is him having a shower. Is that a movie still by any chance?
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ak5 wrote:
Jailhouse Rock is first? o_O Hah)
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ak5 wrote:
The KING of Rock`n`Roll!!! Return to sender is sweet)
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Glad to see "Blue Christmas" in the Top 15.
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Vini_Grunge wrote:
Suspicious Minds is the best [2]
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Suspicious Minds is the best
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Laly-Von-Teese wrote:
on tour?? )))hah, it seems he's really back..)))
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Oakenpale wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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peeves111 wrote:
all his fans wishing was powerful enough to raise the king.
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Auraomega wrote:
Hmm Elvis back from the dead? Suddenly zombies seem a lot more awesome :)
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