Elvis: Englische Originalausgabe. Mit 20 Songs auf integrierter CD

by Michael Heatley

Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known simply as Elvis and is often referred to as "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on 8th January 1935, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954 with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor and by 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences such as pop, country, gospel and R&B he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. He starred in 33 successful films, sold over a billion records earning him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards, received 14 Grammy nominations, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and has been honored in four Halls of Fame. He was truly a legend. The book is accompanied by a fabulous CD showcasing Elvis’ legendary Sun Sessions—including his first recorded single, “That's All Right”. Elvis may have left the building but his music will forever live on. SONGS ON THE CD That's All RightI'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')I Love You BecauseJust BecauseHarbor LightsTomorrow NightWhen It Rains It Really PoursSatisfiedI Got a WomanMy HappinessBlue Moon of KentuckyI Don't Care if the Sun Don't ShineGood Rockin Tonight

Hardcover

First published May 15, 2011

About the author

Michael Heatley is the author or editor of over thirty biographies, including Backstreet Boys: The Unofficial Book, Bon Jovi: In Their Own Words and Rolf Harris: The Most Talented Man In The World. In 1995, he wrote the liner notes to Rolf's best-selling album Rolf Rules OK!

Since 1977 he has written more than a hundred music, sport and TV books.

He has written for magazines including Privileged View (for viewers of UK Gold and UK Living), 442 and Fultime (Fulham FC), Music Week, Billboard, Goldmine (US record collecting magazine), Radio Times, Daily Record and the Mail on Sunday color supplement.

In addition, Michael runs a fanzine in honor of legendary Welsh psychedelic rock band Man called The Welsh Connection which is circulated to a small but fervent fanbase on a bi-monthly basis.

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Es Elvis! :3

[Minna Martikainen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mahtavasti kuvitettu kirja. Mielelläni kulutin pitkänkin tovin katsellen ja ihastellen. Taitaa myös olla ensimmäiseni vuonna 2022 jolle annan juurikaan miettimättä täydet 5 tähteä <3

[Don LaFountaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I nice coffee table book about Elvis, and the CD is a nice addition. However, most songs should already be had by Elvis fans, and the book is fairly sanitized biography. I mostly enjoyed the pictures in the book and feel it is worthwhile for any fan will want to read, especially younger ones.