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(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). August 16, 2002 marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, so for this special "year of Elvis," many events were planned to celebrate his life and his incredible impact on music and the world. The tributes will culminate in RCA's October release of a very special CD package, ELV1S 30 #1 Hits . This definitive and ultimate Elvis Presley release assembles for the first time 30 of his #1 hits on one CD. Our excellent piano/vocal/guitar collection is the matching songbook to this CD, and includes such chart-topping songs All Shook Up * Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Can't Help Falling in Love * Don't Be Cruel * Heartbreak Hotel * Hound Dog * Jailhouse Rock * Return to Sender * Stuck on You * Suspicious Minds * You're the Devil in Disguise * and more plus the 2002 chart-topping JXL radio edit remix of "A Little Less Conversation" as a bonus. This is quintessential Elvis!
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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Elvis Presley
366 books81 followersElvis Aaron Presley was an American singer, musician and actor. He is a cultural icon, often known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", or simply "The King".
Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. His novel versions of existing songs, mixing "black" and "white" sounds, made him popular—and controversial—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with tracks like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" later embodying the style. Presley had a versatile voice and had unusually wide success encompassing other genres, including gospel, blues, ballads and pop. To date, he is the only performer to have been inducted into four music halls of fame.
In the 1960s, Presley made the majority of his thirty-three movies—mainly poorly reviewed musicals. In 1968, he returned to live music in a television special and thereafter performed across the U.S., notably in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in the history of popular music. Health problems plagued Presley in later life which, coupled with a punishing tour schedule and addiction to prescription medication, led to his premature death at age 42.
Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. His novel versions of existing songs, mixing "black" and "white" sounds, made him popular—and controversial—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with tracks like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" later embodying the style. Presley had a versatile voice and had unusually wide success encompassing other genres, including gospel, blues, ballads and pop. To date, he is the only performer to have been inducted into four music halls of fame.
In the 1960s, Presley made the majority of his thirty-three movies—mainly poorly reviewed musicals. In 1968, he returned to live music in a television special and thereafter performed across the U.S., notably in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in the history of popular music. Health problems plagued Presley in later life which, coupled with a punishing tour schedule and addiction to prescription medication, led to his premature death at age 42.
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August 3, 2016
The songs are amazing. Elvis is an amazing singer, no doubt about it.
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