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Elvis Put Out His First Christmas Album 69 Years Ago Today. One Famous Songwriter Tried to Get It Pulled Off the Radio.
Elvis released his first Christmas album 69 years ago today. One famous songwriter was so angry he tried to get it pulled from the radio. Hear it here.
Elvis Recorded a Song About Luck 65 Years Ago Today. Then His Luck at the Top Ran Out for Years.
Elvis cut "Good Luck Charm" 65 years ago today. Hear it, hear an early take, and find out how long he waited for his next American No. 1.
Elvis Took a Limo Out of Memphis to Buy His Mom More Chickens. The Ride Home Ruined the Car.
Elvis and his dad took a limousine to buy his mom more chickens. See the rare 1957 Graceland home movie and find out what the ride home did to the car.
Michael Jackson Asked Brooke Shields to Marry Him. Her Answer Kept Them Close for the Rest of His Life.
Michael Jackson proposed to Brooke Shields more than once. Hear her speak about him and read the gentle answer she gave that kept them close.
Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” Video Cost About $50,000 to Make. The Glowing Sidewalk Was Lit by Hand.
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" video was made for about $50,000, and the glowing sidewalk was lit by hand. Watch the one-take magic for yourself.
A Former First Lady Flew Across the Country to Visit Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Set. She Wasn’t There for the Zombies.
While Michael Jackson filmed "Thriller," a former First Lady flew in from New York to see him. See the set that drew her clear across the country.
The Wolf Howls in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Were Supposed to Come From a 200-Pound Dog. The Dog Had Other Plans.
The wolf howls at the start of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" weren't from a wolf, or the 200-pound dog they tried first. Hear who really did them.
Michael Jackson Sold Out Two Nights in Brazil 33 Years Ago. One of Those Nights, a 9-Year-Old Boy Had the Most Important Job on Stage.
33 years ago Michael Jackson sold out São Paulo. A 9-year-old had one job beside him on stage. See the song, and why he still has no photo.
Elvis’s Bandleader Joked About How Hard It Was to Keep Up With Him on Stage. The Next Time He Opened His Dressing Room, Elvis Had Left His Answer.
Elvis's bandleader joked that keeping up with him was impossible. Elvis's answer, waiting in the dressing room, is one of his funniest pranks. Hear the shows.
Before the Fame, a Little Girl in Tupelo Was Elvis’s First Sweetheart. Their First Kiss Came Right After He Did Something Sweet Behind His House.
Before the fame, a little Tupelo girl was Elvis's first sweetheart. Their first kiss came right after a sweet thing he did behind his house. Hear her tell it.