7″Elvis Presley’s ‘You’re the Devil in Disguise’ (1963): A Billboard Top 3 Hit and UK Chart-Topper”
The song You’re the Devil in Disguise was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1963 and released as a single. It was written by the songwriting team of Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, and Florence Kaye. The song features a bluesy guitar riff and…
6″Elvis Presley’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’: Celebrated in the Grammy Hall of Fame, Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs,’ and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”
About The Song Would You Like to Check in with Elvis at the “Heartbreak Hotel?” A news about the suicide of a lonely man who jumped from a hotel window inspired the lyrics of Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel.” The track…
5″‘Burning Love’ (1972): Elvis Presley’s Final Rock ‘n’ Roll Hit Before Turning to Heartfelt Ballads During a Troubled Time”
About The Song Released in 1972, “Burning Love” became Elvis Presley’s final hit record, the last of his 38 top ten singles on Billboard’s pop music chart. As Ernst Jorgensen noted, at the time Elvis was not enthusiastic about recording the song,…
“Elvis Presley’s 1956 Rock ‘n’ Roll Take on ‘I Got a Woman’ Became a Career-Defining Hit”
About The Song “I Got a Woman” is a song co-written and originally recorded by American R&B singer-songwriter Ray Charles in 1954. It was released as a single in December 1954 and became one of Charles’ first major hits, reaching…
“Elvis Presley’s Golden Era: Highlighting Hits Like Baker Knight’s ‘The Wonder of You’ in Concerts”
About The Song During his golden days, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, have brought many songs into the limelight with him by performing them during his concerts. Presley would normally perform about 35 songs during concerts. Each…
“‘Mystery Train’: Elvis Presley’s July 11, 1955 Recording That Launched a Legend”
About The Song In September 1953, Herman “Junior” Parker entered Sun Studios in Memphis to record the follow-up to “Feelin’ Good”, which had been a top five R&B chart hit for him earlier that year. Parker, 21, was a gifted singer,…
“Discover Elvis Presley’s Gospel Side: Enjoy ‘He Is My Everything’ by Dallas Frazier”
About The Song If you’ve listened to any of Elvis Presley’s gospel songs, you may have heard him sing, He is My Everything. The song was written by Dallas Frazier. Dallas Frazier is an American country musician and songwriter. He…
“Elvis Presley’s 1976 Rendition of ‘She Thinks I Still Care’ Elevates Its Global Fame”
The song She Thinks I Still Care was originally recorded by American country singer George Jones in 1962. It was written by Dickey Lee and Steve Duffy. Elvis Presley later recorded a cover version of the song in 1976, contributing to its…
“‘Please Don’t Stop Loving Me’: Honoring Elvis Presley’s Timeless Recording and Lasting Legacy”
“Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” by Elvis Presley holds a special place in his discography, originating as part of the soundtrack for the 1966 film “Frankie and Johnny.” This romantic ballad, released alongside the titular song “Frankie and Johnny,” became…
“Elvis’s February 3, 1956, Recording of ‘Lawdy Miss Clawdy’: A Classic That Inspired Local Country Bands”
About The Song – Price’s song has also been identified as “one of the first rhythm and blues records to attract the attention of white Southern teenagers, among them Elvis Presley, who cut his own version four years later” and…