Elvis Presley wanted to record this 1956 Smiley Lewis hit so badly that he rewrote some of its more scandalous lyrics just to ...

Released in 1957, “Jailhouse Rock” has since become one of Elvis Presley’s signature songs. Partly because of how much he rocks and wails on the track and partially for the iconic music video of him ...

After country singer Billy Walker and Nelson's own version, Presley took a swing at the bittersweet song. He released it in 1971 on his 13th album, Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old). The album was ...

Elvis Presley played shows in Las Vegas for years, and it didn’t take long for him to tire of playing the same songs each night. By the early 1970s, Elvis was restless and distracted during his ...

Several of Elvis Presley‘s songs are still famous today. Despite this, one of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll‘s greatest masterpieces is mostly ignored by his own fans. The track in question is a beautiful ...

Voting is open in Round 3 — the quarterfinals — to determine Elvis Presley's best song. With the annual Elvis Week festivities underway, The Commercial Appeal decided to turn to you, our readers / ...

August in Memphis means Elvis Week. The 2025 event, marking the 48th anniversary of the passing of music icon Elvis Presley, will run from Aug. 8-16 in and around Graceland. The annual festivities are ...

The song, a slightly shocking blend of the spiritual and sexual, seemed like a hit to those in the room, with its reverent, raunchy intro: “Elvis didn’t hate the song, he just wasn’t in the mood for ...

We now continue with the Elvis Presley hits of the 1970s that did not hit the top-10 on the Billboard pop charts. But before ...