“Cause the man who can sing when he hasn’t got a thing, he’s the king of the whole wide world” Elvis’s future was so bright, and with the talent he possessed, it seemed there was nothing he could not do. 1957 was full of surprises for Elvis. On January 4th, he headed to Kennedy Veteran’s…
“But to know that you love me brings fame and fortune my way” -Fame and Fortune Lyrics, 1960. Elvis’s career really took off in 1956. With touring, television appearances, record-breaking sales, and movie productions Elvis was on top of the world. In January, Elvis begins recording I Got A Woman, Heartbreak Hotel, Money Honey, I’m…
“I think I’d be remiss not to record this” -Jack Clement, an engineer at Sun Studios On December 4th, 1956 history was made. On a routine visit to Sun Studios, Elvis runs into Carl Perkins (another singer of Blue Suede Shows) who happened to be recording a session with Jerry Lee Lewis on the piano. Johnny…
“I don’t want him on my show, I don’t care what anyone says about him – how great a talent he is – he just won’t be in m show and that’s that” – Ed Sullivan, 1956. On July 1st, 1956, Elvis appeared on The Steve Allen Show. He sang Hound Dog, to an actual…
“I know I’d go from rags to riches” Lyrics from Rags to Riches (1971) Elvis continues to have hopes that one day his musical talents will shine through. But January 4th, 1954, Elvis drives his Crown Electric truck up to Memphis Recording Services and this is when his life begins to change. He ends up recording…
“Can’t pay the rent. I got a heart full of dreams and a lot of memories” Lyrics from Poor Boy from the 1956 film Love Me Tender I obtained my most respect for Elvis and his career by learning about his life before the fame. He came from humble beginnings and rose to become one of the…