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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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naftallina wrote:
what a shame. polish people always have to show all this fuckin individuality :|
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mothertruker wrote:
ELVIS IS STILL ALIVE. [1]
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BFD31095 wrote:
My introduction to rock :) Well, my introduction to music as a whole. He had a tremendous voice.
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BeNgEE4 wrote:
going to be remembered in the future longer than most of the bands and singers today... [3]
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ottosox wrote:
A little less Polish a little more English please
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AcidBathory_ wrote:
I don't care about what Polish people have to say, so I'm not going to bother doing that.
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faulknerXXrocks wrote:
"how about trying to learn Polish if you want to know what they're talking about?!" Or use Google Translate. Tnnja & _bubblyblonde fail.
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sir_ks wrote:
There's more than one language in the world, you know. [2]
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MrLJM wrote:
@tnnja & @_bubblyblonde - *faceplam* I know it's a long shot but I think they're writing in Polish because they ARE Polish! (duh...) There's more than one language in the world, you know. Here's an idea...how about trying to learn Polish if you want to know what they're talking about?!
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auss_xo wrote:
suspicious minds <3:).
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cheesecakechuck wrote:
Mystery Train <3
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icaro_hunter wrote:
he must be honored and acclaimed for his great work
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Auraomega wrote:
going to be remembered in the future longer than most of the bands and singers today... [2] music is too spread out these days to find an artist/band that is almost universally considered the best out there.
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doriotka wrote:
Elvis to klasyka! Niech jego głos pieści nasze uszy! Btw. Polish is beautiful language my Ladies! :D
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A Little Less Conversation A Little more Action plz :D
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deamonkiller wrote:
Totaly the King of Rock'n'Roll ... His music might be classic and for some people old, but it still is going to be remembered in the future longer than most of the bands and singers today...
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iseenochanges wrote:
Elvis x3
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NigelE8992 wrote:
fatass with no soul
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maxiol77 wrote:
hehe, nas Polaków tu dużo. Hail Poland! ;*
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_bubblyblonde wrote:
OMFG!!! why does everyone write in polish? D:
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Elvis Live In Concert - Vegas Midnight Show from February 15, 1972
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