HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY ELVIS PRESLEY
Elvis Presley, often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll,” was an American singer whose impact on the music industry was profound in many ways.
His energetic performances and charismatic stage presence,helped him achieve unprecedented success. His early recordings at Sun Studio in Memphis, included songs like “That’s Alright Mama” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky” (which marked the beginning of his rise to fame).
In the 1950s, Elvis became a cultural phenomenon, influencing the entire continent with music, fashion, and culture. Some of his most famous songs from that era include “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and “Love Me Tender.”
By the mid 1960s, Elvis was suddenly overshadowed by a new shiny toy known as the “British Invasion”. After a few years of taking a bit of a backseat to bands like the Beatles and Stones, he was able to stag a successful televised return with his “1968 Comeback Special”. His cultural impact continued until his untimely death in 1977, and he still remains as one of the best-selling solo artists in the history of recorded music.
On this very day, January 8th, 1935, he was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Vernon and Gladys Presley. In celebration of his heavenly birthday, I’ve chosen a track that just oozes everything the king stood for. It’s also one you can easily listen to by clicking on the provided song link. Released on November 1st 1960, here’s the legendary ELVIS PRESLEY, with “ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT?”….