Rock 'n' Roll

A Prayer in His Voice: How Elvis Turned “He Is My Everything” into a Gentle Moment of Grace
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
While love can cause sadness, it can also offer happiness. Elvis Presley grieves this sad reality in the song “Big ...

They Saw Elvis’s Daughter, But On Stage, Lisa Marie Showed Her Own Kind of Heroism
Lisa Marie Presley once discussed a difficult period in her life when, despite significant health issues, she had to continue ...

In the 1968 Comeback Special, Elvis Turned One Simple Song Into a Quiet Storm of Longing
From the 1968 Comeback Special, Elvis Presley’s delivery of “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” is a flawless combination of timeless appeal ...