Elvis Presley’s First and Only Live Performance of “Moody Blue” – Just Six Months Before His Passing. Watch His Exclusive Rendition Below.
About The Song “Moody Blue” is a song made famous by Elvis Presley. The song was written by Mark Jameswho recorded the original version of the song, which reached #15 in South Africa during the summer of 1976. Early in…
Over 60 Years Ago, the King of Rock and Roll Unveiled the Timeless Love Ballad “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
About The Song More than six decades ago, The King of Rock and Roll released one of the most timeless and enduring songs of all time. It’s none other than the spine-tingling love ballad, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” The…
“Elvis Presley’s ‘Good Luck Charm’: A Hit Destined for Glory That Unveiled a Crisis in His Career”
About The Song When Elvis’ recording of Good Luck Charm was released as a single in late February 1962, it seemed destined to be just another triumph in Presley’s unending reign over the record charts. The platter was Elvis’ 22nd regular single…
“Loving You”: Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Chart-Topping Era of 1956-57—Wishing You a Soothing Evening with His Timeless Music
About The Song In 1956-57 Presley continued his chart-topping ways with “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You”, “Hound Dog”, “Don’t Be Cruel”, “Love Me Tender”, “Too Much”, “All Shook Up”, “Jailhouse Rock” and “(Let Me Be Your)…
“In The Ghetto”: A Powerful Reflection on Social Struggles and Harsh Realities
– The original title of the song was “In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)”, but RCA Records shortened it before handing it out to Elvis Presley. The end of the song describes the same picture as in the first verse,…
Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight”: A Soulful Ballad Born from Heartache
1. “Are You Lonesome Tonight” was originally written in 1926 by Lou Handman and Roy Turk. However, the song gained significant popularity when Elvis Presley recorded his rendition of it in 1960. Elvis’ version became a massive hit, reaching number…
Elvis Presley Records ‘It’s Now or Never’ in 1960: A Bold Response to Frank Sinatra’s 1957 Challenge
About The Song When Elvis Presley recorded “It’s Now or Never” in 1960, he answered a challenge Frank Sinatra had issued three years earlier. In June 1957, a Hollywood reporter asked Sinatra his opinion of Elvis Presley’s singing ability. “Presley has no training…
“One Night”: Elvis Presley’s Triumphant Comeback to Music
About The Song – Released in 1958, it was originally recorded by Smiley Lewis in 1956. Presley’s version was his comeback single after being drafted into the U.S. Army. – “One Night” is a blues song written by Dave Bartholomew…
Elvis Presley’s “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)”: Showcasing the Legendary Stage Presence of the King
About The Song “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released in 1974. It was the first single from his album Good Times. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100…
Elvis’s “Surrender”: Recorded on October 30, 1960, and a Chart-Topping Hit of 1961
About The Song – Elvis recorded “Surrender” late in the evening of October 30, 1960, in the middle of a marathon session that produced his gospel LP “His Hand in Mind.” Elvis’s recording closely followed Pomus’s demo. “Doc’s lyric was…