Everyone's "all shook up" over the new "Elvis" biopic starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks as real-life counterparts, Elvis Presley (Butler) and long-time manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). Their ...
Elvis Presley liked his song “Don’t.” His music publisher was upset he even heard it in the first place. One of Elvis’ songwriters said that writing a hit song for the “Heartbreak Hotel” singer could ...
“Hound Dog” was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the songwriting duo behind numerous other hits like “Jailhouse Rock,” Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” and Johnny Cash’s “Jackson.” Big Mama ...
Wise men say only fools rush in to a debate on Elvis' oeuvre. The man could, and did, sing just about anything, including the phone book (cue up "Memphis, Tennessee"). Elvis Presley adopted Mario ...
Despite the fact that Elvis Presley rose to fame nearly 75 years ago singing early blues-rock songs, the man remains one of the biggest names in music today. With his signature lip curl, swinging hips ...
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 / ...