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Elvis Presley
Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just "The King", was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. He started his career under the name the Hillbilly Cat and was later nicknamed Elvis the Pelvis because of his physically exuberant performance style.
Birth and upbringing
Presley was born poor in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Smith Presley. He was raised both in Tupelo and later in Memphis, Tennessee, where his family moved when he was 13. He had a twin brother (Jesse Garon Presley) who died at birth. The young Elvis took up guitar at 11 and, after high school, worked at Precision Tool Company and then drove a truck for the Crown Electric Company.
Scottish author Allan Morrison claims that Elvis was of Scottish descent. In an as-yet-unpublished book, Morrison claims to have found that his ancestors lived in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire in the 1700s. According to Morrison, records show that Andrew Presley married Elspeth Leg in Lonmay in 1713. Their son, also called Andrew, went to the English colonies in 1745.
Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just "The King", was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. He started his career under the name the Hillbilly Cat and was later nicknamed Elvis the Pelvis because of his physically exuberant performance style.
Birth and upbringing
Presley was born poor in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Smith Presley. He was raised both in Tupelo and later in Memphis, Tennessee, where his family moved when he was 13. He had a twin brother (Jesse Garon Presley) who died at birth. The young Elvis took up guitar at 11 and, after high school, worked at Precision Tool Company and then drove a truck for the Crown Electric Company.
Scottish author Allan Morrison claims that Elvis was of Scottish descent. In an as-yet-unpublished book, Morrison claims to have found that his ancestors lived in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire in the 1700s. According to Morrison, records show that Andrew Presley married Elspeth Leg in Lonmay in 1713. Their son, also called Andrew, went to the English colonies in 1745.
Discography
Elvis Presley had 11 albums top the Billboard pop album charts:
Elvis Presley (1956)
Elvis (1956)
Elvis' Christmas Album (1957)
Loving You (1957)
G.I. Blues (1960)
Blue Hawaii (1960)
Something for Everybody (1961)
Roustabout (1965)
Elvis sings the Wonderful World of Christmas (1972)
Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973)
Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002)
According to Allmusic.com, his best albums include:
Elvis Presley (1956)
Elvis (1956)
From Elvis in Memphis (1969)
The Sun Sessions (1976)
The Top Ten Hits (1987)
The Million Dollar Quartet (1990)
The King of Rock n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters (1992)
From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters (1993)
Walk a Mile in my Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters (1995)
Sunrise (1999)
Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002)
2nd to None (2003)
Selected songs
"A Big Hunk o' Love"
"(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I"
"A Little Less Conversation"
"All Shook Up"
"Always On My Mind"
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
"An American Trilogy"
"Blue Suede Shoes"
"Burning Love"
"Can't Help Falling In Love"
"Crying In The Chapel"
"(You're The) Devil In Disguise"
"Don't"
"Don't Be Cruel"
"Good Luck Charm"
"Hard Headed Woman"
"Heartbreak Hotel"
"(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame"
"Hound Dog"
"I'm Yours"
"In The Ghetto"
"It Hurts Me"
"It's Now Or Never"
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"
"Jailhouse Rock"
"Kentucky Rain"
"Love Me Tender"
"Mean Woman Blues"
"Moody Blue"
"My Way"
"One Night"
"Promised Land"
"Return To Sender"
"She's Not You"
"Stuck On You"
"Suspicious Minds"
"Surrender"
"(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"
"Too Much"
"Trouble"
"Way Down"
"The Wonder of You"
"Wooden Heart"
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"
"You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
"Young and Beautiful"
Elvis Presley had 11 albums top the Billboard pop album charts:
Elvis Presley (1956)
Elvis (1956)
Elvis' Christmas Album (1957)
Loving You (1957)
G.I. Blues (1960)
Blue Hawaii (1960)
Something for Everybody (1961)
Roustabout (1965)
Elvis sings the Wonderful World of Christmas (1972)
Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973)
Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002)
According to Allmusic.com, his best albums include:
Elvis Presley (1956)
Elvis (1956)
From Elvis in Memphis (1969)
The Sun Sessions (1976)
The Top Ten Hits (1987)
The Million Dollar Quartet (1990)
The King of Rock n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters (1992)
From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters (1993)
Walk a Mile in my Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters (1995)
Sunrise (1999)
Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002)
2nd to None (2003)
Selected songs
"A Big Hunk o' Love"
"(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I"
"A Little Less Conversation"
"All Shook Up"
"Always On My Mind"
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
"An American Trilogy"
"Blue Suede Shoes"
"Burning Love"
"Can't Help Falling In Love"
"Crying In The Chapel"
"(You're The) Devil In Disguise"
"Don't"
"Don't Be Cruel"
"Good Luck Charm"
"Hard Headed Woman"
"Heartbreak Hotel"
"(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame"
"Hound Dog"
"I'm Yours"
"In The Ghetto"
"It Hurts Me"
"It's Now Or Never"
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"
"Jailhouse Rock"
"Kentucky Rain"
"Love Me Tender"
"Mean Woman Blues"
"Moody Blue"
"My Way"
"One Night"
"Promised Land"
"Return To Sender"
"She's Not You"
"Stuck On You"
"Suspicious Minds"
"Surrender"
"(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"
"Too Much"
"Trouble"
"Way Down"
"The Wonder of You"
"Wooden Heart"
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"
"You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
"Young and Beautiful"
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