Elvis Presley – It Hurts Me
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s “It Hurts Me”. Released in 1964, this unassuming ballad nestled itself comfortably within the vast and ever-evolving genre of Elvis’ music. Though not a chart-topping…
Elvis Presley – Sweet Caroline
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s rendition of “Sweet Caroline” from 1970. This particular cover stands as a fascinating crossroads in American music history. Let’s delve into the context and what…
Elvis Presley – Love Song of the Year
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s “Love Song of the Year”. Released in 1975, this track is a fascinating window into a particular era of Presley’s career. By this time, the…
Elvis Presley – I Got Lucky (1971)
Introduction: Alright, folks, gather ’round and let’s take a trip back to 1971, a time when the King, Elvis Presley, was still reignin’ supreme. Now, by this point in his…
Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame
Introduction: Ah, yes, (Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame, a song that perfectly encapsulates the electrifying energy of early 1960s Elvis Presley. Released in 1961, this track marked a turning…
Elvis Presley – Baby Let’s Play House
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s iconic ballad, “Baby Let’s Play House”, released in 1955. This track, a pebble cast into the pond of American music, sent ripples that continue to…
Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation (original 1968 version)
Introduction: In the dynamic year of 1968, the landscape of rock and roll was undergoing a seismic shift. Psychedelic rock with its mind-bending effects and extended improvisations was gaining traction,…
Elvis Presley – Young and Beautiful
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s “Young and Beautiful”. Released in 1957, this ballad sits nestled amongst the electrifying rockabilly anthems that dominated the early days of the King’s career. It’s…
Elvis Presley – There Goes My Everything
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s 1970 ballad, There Goes My Everything. Now that’s a song that evokes a very specific time and place in American music history. Let’s delve into…
Elvis Presley – Baby I Don’t Care
Introduction: Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care. Released in 1957, this track is a prime example of the infectious rock and roll energy that propelled…