Rock 'n' Roll

How a Studio Mistake Became the Magic of Elvis’s “Suspicious Minds”

Nolan Feeney

Sometimes, the best things in music happen by accident. The famous ending of “Suspicious Minds” was not planned at all. ...

The Mistake That Made Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ a Classic

Emma Stout

Imagine a song being so good that a mistake made it even better. Elvis Presley’s biggest hit of the 1970s ...

Why Elvis Presley’s View of Women Made His Love for Priscilla Both Magical and Heartbreaking

Emma Stout

Behind the legend of “The King” Elvis Presley, there was a deeply troubled man who could not reconcile love and ...

He Loved Her at 14, But Why Did Elvis Change After the Wedding?

Nolan Feeney

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

Nolan Feeney

Most people only see the star on stage, with all the lights and the roaring crowds. But what happens in ...

Elvis Presley’s Secret 1970 Rehearsal of Oh Happy Day Is a Shot of Pure Joy

Emma Stout

They say true greatness is revealed in private, and on August 7, 1970, Elvis Presley proved it. This unedited, rare ...

Elvis Presley’s “Treat Me Nice” Was a Heartfelt Plea for Respect and Rock and Roll

Emma Stout

In the wild, changing world of the 1950s, one voice told the whole story of a generation. When “Treat Me ...

More Than a Movie Song: How Elvis’s “Treat Me Nice” Became a Heartfelt Song

Nolan Feeney

In the 1950s, a new sound called rock ‘n’ roll was changing everything, and Elvis Presley was leading the charge. ...

The Faucets Elvis Presley Was So Proud Of That Showed His Private Side

Emma Stout

Did you know one of the biggest stars in music history was thrilled about bathroom fixtures? When Danny Bonaduce, a ...

The Trouble With Girls Set Hid Elvis’s Funniest Decor Secret

Rob Sheffield

Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars on Earth, but he had a surprising taste in decorations. In 1969, ...