Rock 'n' Roll

When Elvis Presley Sang ‘An American Trilogy’ the Crowd in Omaha Felt History Unfolding in Every Note

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are some performances that remind the world why Elvis Presley was called the King of Rock and Roll. One ...

When Elvis Presley Turned ‘How Great Thou Art’ into a Living Prayer in Jackson, 1976

Deborah L. Jacobs

Have you ever heard a song that feels like a prayer? In Jackson Mississippi, on September 5 1976 Elvis Presley ...

Elvis Presley’s ‘America the Beautiful’ in 1976: The Night a Song Became a Gift to a Nation

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are songs that carry more than melody, and Elvis Presley knew how to turn them into living moments. When ...

Elvis Presley’s Richfield 1976 Concert: The Night ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ Stopped 20,000 Fans in Their Tracks

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights grew bright, the crowd held tight, and Elvis owned the night. When Presley stepped onto the stage in ...

Elvis Presley’s 1977 “Unchained Melody” Performance That Still Gives Goosebumps Today

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are performances that feel powerful because of the way they sound, and there are performances that feel powerful because ...

The Night Elvis Turned “How Great Thou Art” Into a Shattering Moment of Worship

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights dimmed, the crowd hushed and Elvis Presley stepped forward in Richfield, Ohio on October 23, 1976. Then came ...

When Elvis Presley Stopped the World With “Help Me” in El Paso

Deborah L. Jacobs

What happens when a song feels like both a prayer and a conversation? Some music reaches past the noise of ...

When Elvis Lit Up Birmingham: The Fire and Tenderness of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights dimmed, the crowd roared, and Elvis Presley stepped onto the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center stage with a spark ...

Elvis Presley’s ‘See See Rider’ in Atlanta: A Night of Fire, Tenderness and Unshakable Connection

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights rose over the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, and Elvis Presley stood at the center, a living spark in ...

New Year’s Eve with Elvis: The Fire of ‘See See Rider’ and the Heart of ‘My Way’ in Pittsburgh 1976

Deborah L. Jacobs

The last hours of 1976 had a kind of magic that only Elvis Presley could bring. In Pittsburgh’s Civic Center ...