Category: Elvis
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Elvis Presley – Puppet on a String
About The Song “Puppet on a String” is a 1965 song originally recorded by Elvis Presley. It was written by Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper and recorded by Elvis Presley for the MGM film Girl Happy, which was released on April 14, 1965. Elvis Presley recorded the vocals for “Puppet on a String” along…
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Elvis Presley – How Great Thou Art
About The Song “How Great Thou Art” is a Christian hymn based on a poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg, a Swedish pastor, poet, and politician. The song has been translated into numerous languages and is widely sung in churches and religious gatherings around the world. The original poem, titled “O Store Gud” in…
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Elvis Presley – I Believe
About The Song Kicking off his first session of the new year, Elvis Presley recorded “I Believe” on January 12, 1957, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. It was his first formal recording of a song of faith. The same session also produced the smash hit “All Shook Up,” which ruled atop the Billboard Top 100…
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In The Ghetto Elvis Presley With Lisa Marie Presley
About The Song A Duet Through Time: Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley’s “In the Ghetto” In the vast tapestry of music, there are moments that transcend time and space, connecting hearts and souls across generations. “In the Ghetto,” a powerful ballad by the legendary Elvis Presley, stands tall as one such masterpiece. Released in 1969,…
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Elvis Presley – King Creole
King Creole There’s a man in New OrleansWho plays rock and rollHe’s a guitar manWith a great big soulHe lays down a beatLike a ton of coalHe goes by the name of King Creole You know he’s gone, gone, goneJumpin’ like a catfish on a poleYou know he’s gone, gone, goneHip shaking King Creole When…
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Elvis Presley – What’d I say
“What’d I Say” (or “What I Say”) is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in 1959. As a single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs. The composition was improvised one evening late in 1958 when Charles, his orchestra, and backup singers had played their entire…
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Elvis Presley – Shoppin’ Around
About The Song “Shoppin’ Around” is a song performed by Elvis Presley, released in 1960. It was written by Sid Tepper, Roy Bennett and Aaron Schroeder. The song was part of Elvis Presley’s 1960 album titled “G.I. Blues,” which served as the soundtrack for the film of the same name. Late April, 1960 –…
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Elvis Presley – No More
About The Song 1961, Elvis Presley singing “No More”. His recording was also featured on the soundtrack album and a re-recorded “live” version for the American version of Aloha from Hawaii which was not used in the broadcast. This 1973 version was originally released on the budget album Mahalo from Elvis but has since…
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Elvis Presley – Trying To Get To You
About The Song “Tryin’ to Get to You” is a song written by R&B singer songwriters Rose Marie McCoy and Charles Singleton. It was originally recorded by the Washington DC vocal group The Eagles in 1954 and released in mid-1954 on Mercury Records 70391. The format of the title on The Eagles’ record was…
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Elvis Presley – Tonight Is So Right For Love
About The Song “Tonight Is So Right for Love” is a movie song. It was based on “Barcarole” (from The Adventures of Hoffmann) by Jacques Offenbach. Americans Sid Wayne and Abner Silver were credited as originators. Elvis Presley performed the song in the Paramount film G.I. Blues. Tulsa MacLean (Presley) sang it to Lili (Juliet…