A soundtrack gem: Elvis Presley’s “Young and Beautiful (1957)”
About The Song While credited as a Jailhouse Rock track, “Young and Beautiful” wasn’t actually intended for the film. Songwriters Aaron Schroeder…
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A Ballad of Loneliness and Love’s Redemption of Elvis’s ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1957 “Don’t Leave Me Now” isn’t just a song from the electrifying “Jailhouse Rock” soundtrack; it’s a…
Patch It Up: Sewing Together Love’s Cracks with Elvis Presley
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1970 ballad, “Patch It Up,” isn’t just a soulful tune; it’s a poignant plea for mending a…
Slipping into Love’s Labyrinth: “I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell” by Elvis Presley
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1961 ballad, “I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell,” isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a raw and…
Crawfish: A Bite of History and Flavor with Elvis Presley
About The Song Elvis Presley’s “Crawfish” isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a cultural gumbo that blends playful lyrics, Louisiana soul, and…
1965’s Jewel: The Influence and Heritage of ‘Girl Happy’ by Elvis Presley
About The Song The melody of “Girl Happy” was originally composed by Charles Singleton and Phil Bath, two prolific songwriters known for…
“His Latest Flame”: A Fiery Love Song by Elvis Presley
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1961 hit, “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame,” isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a snapshot of…
Craving Connection: Unveiling the Story Behind Elvis Presley’s ‘I Want You with Me’
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1961 ballad, “I Want You with Me,” isn’t just a romantic serenade; it’s a raw and vulnerable…
Stuck in Love’s Labyrinth: Unveiling the Story Behind Elvis Presley’s “Paralyzed”
About The Song While Elvis recorded “Paralyzed,” the song wasn’t his own creation. Written by blues and R&B giant Otis Blackwell, the…
Shadows of Doubt and Soaring Soul: Unveiling the Story of Elvis’s “Suspicious Minds”
About The Song Elvis Presley’s 1969 ballad, “Suspicious Minds,” isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a raw and powerful exploration of love,…