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How to watch the Elvis Presley documentary about singer’s role in building USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

It is well-documented that Elvis served his country by fulfilling two years in the U.S. Army from 1958-60. But his most patriotic act may have been his contribution to the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.  On March 25, 1961, Elvis Presley performed a special concert in Honolulu, Hawaii to raise funds for the USS… Read More How to watch the Elvis Presley documentary about singer’s role in building USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

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Who told Elvis Presley to bump and grind for Hound Dog?

As depicted in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 ELVIS movie, it was a legendary moment in music history on June 5, 1956 when Elvis appeared on The Milton Berle Show for the second time. He was singing his yet-to-be recorded future hit single “Hound Dog.” Instead of ending the song at the appropriate verse, something came over Elvis… Read More Who told Elvis Presley to bump and grind for Hound Dog?

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Why Elvis Presley agreed to perform with rock and roll hater, Frank Sinatra

Music fans seem to be obsessed with the private meeting and jam session between Elvis Presley and The Beatles, but another collaboration between two music legends seems to be overlooked. That would be the legendary performance of The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, with Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, The Voice, Frank Sinatra. The… Read More Why Elvis Presley agreed to perform with rock and roll hater, Frank Sinatra

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Elvis Presley proves he was more than just Rock and Roll with #1 ‘If I Can Dream’ album

“Elvis wasn’t just rock and roll. He was not. A lot of his frustration was that people put him in just that category and genre of music.” – Priscilla Presley in October 2015 discussing the new If I Can Dream album In its first week of release, Elvis Presley’s new collaboration with London’s Royal Philharmonic… Read More Elvis Presley proves he was more than just Rock and Roll with #1 ‘If I Can Dream’ album

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New book, Elvis: Behind The Legend, is first to rank Elvis Presley movies by box office earnings

Elvis Presley made 31 feature films during his career and they all turned a profit, but some did much better than others. In fact, the films that did well ended up dictating the kind of acting roles that Elvis would be stereotyped in throughout his career. The new book, Elvis: Behind The Legend: Startling Truths… Read More New book, Elvis: Behind The Legend, is first to rank Elvis Presley movies by box office earnings

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The tragic backstory to Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock movie

When Elvis Presley wrapped filming for his third movie, Jailhouse Rock, on June 25, 1957, the future couldn’t have been brighter. At the top of the music charts and with two successful films under his belt, Presley’s career was at its height. As filming ended, Elvis said good-bye to his co-star, 24-year-old brunette Judy Tyler,… Read More The tragic backstory to Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock movie

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