Rock 'n' Roll

Elvis Presley Asks for Truth in ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’ Live in Amarillo  and the Crowd Felt Every Word

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights dimmed in Amarillo, Texas and Elvis Presley stepped forward, eyes focused, mic in hand. What came next wasn’t ...

He Didn’t Just Sing It, He Lived It: Elvis Presley’s 1977 Amarillo Performance of ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ Will Break You in the Best Way

Deborah L. Jacobs

It’s one of those rare performances where the music feels heavier than usual, like the singer is carrying something real ...

A Voice Filled With Power and Peace, Elvis Lays It All Down in This Gospel Classic

Deborah L. Jacobs

Even near the end of his life, Elvis Presley didn’t lose the fire in his voice or the truth in ...

When Elvis Sang “Hurt”, He Wasn’t Just Performing, He Was Bleeding Through the Words

Deborah L. Jacobs

Toward the end of his career, Elvis Presley’s voice carried more than just melody it carried weight. In his live ...

Elvis Presley’s “My Way” in Amarillo Wasn’t Just a Song, it Was a Raw, Unfiltered Look at His Life

Deborah L. Jacobs

Elvis Presley took the stage in Amarillo, Texas in 1977 and what followed was a performance that many would never ...

Elvis Presley’s “My Way” Performance in 1977 Wasn’t Just a Song, it Was a Declaration of Defiance and Reflection

Deborah L. Jacobs

In February 1977, Elvis Presley took the stage in Johnson City, Tennessee and delivered a performance that reminded everyone of ...

With Every Note, Elvis Presley Takes ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’ from Love Song to Heartfelt Confession

Deborah L. Jacobs

Elvis Presley wasn’t just a performer he was a feeling. Through heartbreak ballads or energetic rock ‘n’ roll, he always ...

Just Weeks Before His Farewell, Elvis Delivers One of His Most Emotional “An American Trilogy” Performances Ever

Deborah L. Jacobs

When Elvis Presley stepped on stage in Mobile, Alabama on June 2nd 1977, the energy in the room was electric. ...

The King’s Final Fireworks: Elvis Delivers a Heart-Wrenching “Unchained Melody” on New Year’s Eve 1976

Deborah L. Jacobs

When Elvis Presley sat down at the piano in Pittsburgh on December 31st 1976, the world held its breath. Dressed ...

The King’s Farewell Tone: Elvis Performs “My Way” in Saginaw Just Months Before His Passing

Deborah L. Jacobs

When Elvis Presley stepped on stage in Saginaw, Michigan on April 25th, 1977 there was a different kind of energy ...