Elvis Presley

1969 Vegas: Critics Doubt; Elvis Smiles, Roars, Conquers Anyway tonight
It had been ten years since Elvis Presley sang a full concert on stage. In the humid Las Vegas summer ...

When Elvis Sang ‘Welcome to My World’ to Over a Billion Fans
In 1973, Elvis Presley looked out at his audience in Hawaii, but he was really singing to the whole world. ...

Three People, One Tiny Room; Rock ’n’ Roll Starts Dancing
Did you know that just three people in a tiny studio changed music forever? On July 5, 1954, a young ...

Elvis, Legacy, and Love: How the King of Rock and Roll Sang About Family
Did you know Elvis Presley‘s granddaughter, Riley Keough, is now a big Hollywood star, carrying on a famous family name? ...

The Million-Dollar Movie Elvis Hated: The Real Story of “Harum Scarum”
It took 41 takes to record “Shake That Tambourine.” That is not a joke. When Elvis Presley released his album ...

How a Studio Mistake Became the Magic of Elvis’s “Suspicious Minds”
Sometimes, the best things in music happen by accident. The famous ending of “Suspicious Minds” was not planned at all. ...

He Loved Her at 14, But Why Did Elvis Change After the Wedding?
He was the King of Rock and Roll, and she was a 14-year-old girl in Germany. When Elvis Presley met ...

A Secret Look at Elvis: The Unedited “Oh Happy Day” Practice
Most people only see the star on stage, with all the lights and the roaring crowds. But what happens in ...

More Than a Movie Song: How Elvis’s “Treat Me Nice” Became a Heartfelt Song
In the 1950s, a new sound called rock ‘n’ roll was changing everything, and Elvis Presley was leading the charge. ...

The Trouble With Girls Set Hid Elvis’s Funniest Decor Secret
Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars on Earth, but he had a surprising taste in decorations. In 1969, ...