Rock 'n' Roll

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 ...

He Was No Longer Just a Star, He Was a Voice for a Nation: Elvis Presley’s Power in ‘An American Trilogy’

Deborah L. Jacobs

Elvis Presley wasn’t just a performer he was a symbol of an era. From explosive fame in the 1950s to ...

He Didn’t Just Sing About Betrayal, He Stared It Down: Elvis Presley Owns the Truth in Fairytale

Deborah L. Jacobs

Elvis Presley never shied away from emotion he leaned into it. Whether he was singing about love, heartbreak, or injustice, ...

The King Didn’t Need a Throne, Just a Song and His Faith: Elvis Lifts the Room in ‘How Great Thou Art’

Deborah L. Jacobs

Elvis Presley wasn’t just the King of Rock and Roll he was a master at turning emotion into music. Whether ...

When Elvis Sang to Heaven: His Powerful “How Great Thou Art” in Omaha Left the Crowd Silent and Shaken

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights were low, the air thick with anticipation, and then Elvis took the mic. The moment he started singing ...