Rock 'n' Roll

Elvis’ “For the Heart” Isn’t Just a Song—It’s a Gritty, Gospel-Soaked Cry From a Man Who Felt Every Word

Michael Stevens

Elvis didn’t whisper pain; he belted it like he wanted the world to feel it too. In For the Heart, ...

The Night Elvis Turned a Song into a Prayer, What He Did On Stage Left the Crowd in Silence

Michael Stevens

Elvis Presley was on stage singing “Why Me Lord” live; it was more than a performance; it was a sincere ...

A Prayer in His Voice: How Elvis Turned “He Is My Everything” into a Gentle Moment of Grace

Kevin Myers

Elvis Presley did more than sing; he was someone who could make people feel every word he sang. In “He ...

“Steamroller Blues” Wasn’t Just a Song—It Was Elvis Presley’s Rock & Roll Statement to the World

Michael Stevens

With his passionate delivery of “Steamroller Blues,” Elvis Presley set the stage on fire in Honolulu in 1973. Wearing his ...

Elvis Presley’s ‘Fool’ Shows a Tender, Heartbroken Side of the King in a Raw and Intimate Ballad

Kevin Myers

“Fool,” a song filled brimming with sadness and desire, shows an easier, more intimate side of Elvis Presley. The words describe ...

The Quiet Power of Elvis: How “I’m Counting on You” Showed the King’s Most Tender Side

Sarah Sherman

Elvis Presley’s “I’m Counting on You” reveals a gentler more charming side of the King of Rock & Roll. Elvis ...

Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret’s Iconic Dance Scene in “Viva Las Vegas” Will Make You Want to Dance Along

Sarah Sherman

Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret light up the screen in Viva Las Vegas with one of the most energetic dance scenes ...

He’s Not Putting on a Show—He’s Reaching Out: The Intimate Urgency of Elvis in I Beg of You

Sarah Sherman

Elvis in “I Beg of You” isn’t here to put on a show he’s here to get under your skin. ...

Love Just Slipping Away, Elvis Captures That Feeling Perfectly in ‘So Close Yet So Far

Michael Stevens

Anyone who hears Elvis Presley’s song “So Close Yet So Far (From Paradise)” feels a gentle and emotional feeling. The ...

This Elvis Ballad Isn’t About Loud Feelings, It’s About the Quiet After Love Ends

Kevin Myers

While love can cause sadness, it can also offer happiness. Elvis Presley grieves this sad reality in the song “Big ...