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 ...
Elvis Presley recorded over 20 songs dedicated to his favorite time of year, Christmas. However, when it came to recording the iconic holiday tune “Blue Christmas” he had a Grinch moment, saying ...
Old memories and new revelations were offered at the annual Conversations on Elvis panel on Thursday. The event, which took place at the Graceland Soundstage, came as part of the ongoing Elvis Week ...
Though Elvis Presley did not write his own songs, he exercised creative control over his recording sessions. This sometimes necessitated pushing back against musical arrangements or refusing to record ...
Elvis Presley once expressed interest in covering Dolly Parton‘s 1974 hit “I Will Always Love You.” However, she ultimately denied the King the opportunity, and has since revealed the reason why.
At a Hollywood party on Aug. 16, 1977, word reached the celebrity revelers that the 42-year-old Elvis Presley had just died at his Graceland home in Memphis. Amid the murmurs of shock, one industry ...
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: Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature rising, mmm. Higher, ...