10.20.06
Elvis Presley.. Still The King
People today are startled to discover that its been thirty years since the death of Elvis Presley.
Known world wide simply as Elvis, he is still regarded as one of the most important figures of the twentieth century whose career as a singer and entertainer redefined popular music.
Elvis knew great acclaim through his live concert performances, history making television appearances and as star performer in 33 successful films.
His historic string of hits in 1956 and ‘57 included “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “All Shook Up” and “Jailhouse Rock.” And later such classic album tracks as “In the Ghetto, “Suspicious Minds” “Kentucky Rain” ” Blue Hawaii ” among many other’s.
Statistically, he holds records for the most Top Forty hits (107), the most Top Ten hits (38), the most consecutive #1 hits (10) and the most weeks at #1 (80).
Americans simply haven’t been able to get enough of the King Of rock and roll… or get over the disparaging gaps in what often has been reported, as the ” real truth ” about his life.
Here are three intriguing revealing views, that expose more of Elvis behind the closed doors of Graceland.
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