Elvis

Elvis
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Publisher : Southern Publishing Group
Total Pages : 311
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1886049106
ISBN-13 : 9781886049109
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis by : Donna Presley Early

Memories of Elvis are shared by two of his cousins who were frequent visitors at Presley's Graceland mansion

Early Elvis

Early Elvis
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Publisher : Propwash Pub
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 1879207508
ISBN-13 : 9781879207509
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Early Elvis by : Bill E. Burk

Elvis and Gladys

Elvis and Gladys
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Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 9781496847218
ISBN-13 : 1496847210
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis and Gladys by : Elaine Dundy

Who on the planet doesn't know that Elvis Presley gave electrifying performances and enthralled millions? Who doesn't know that he was the King of Rock 'n' Roll? But who knows that the King himself lived in the thrall of one dominant person? This was Gladys Smith Presley, his protective, indulgent, beloved mother. Elvis and Gladys, one of the best researched and most acclaimed books on Elvis's early life, reconstructs the extraordinary role Gladys played in her son's formative years. Uncovering facts not seen by other biographers, Elvis and Gladys reconstructs for the first time the history of the mother and son's devoted relationship and reveals new information about Elvis—his Cherokee ancestry, his boyhood obsession with comic books, and his early compulsion to rescue his family from poverty. Coming to life in the compelling narrative is the poignant story of a unique boy and the maternal tie that bound him. It is at once an intimate psychological portrait of a tragic relationship and a mesmerizing tale of the early years of an international idol. “For once, a legend is presented to us by the mind and heart of a literate, careful biographer who cares,” wrote Liz Smith in the New York Daily News when Elvis and Gladys was originally published in 1985. This is the book, Smith says, “for any Elvis lover who wants to know more about what made Presley the man he was and the mama's boy he became.” The Boston Globe called this thoughtful, informative biography of one of popular music's most enduring stars “nothing less than the best Elvis book yet.”

Elvis and Ginger

Elvis and Ginger
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 401
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780425266342
ISBN-13 : 0425266346
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis and Ginger by : Ginger Alden

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Elvis Presley’s fiancée and last love tells her story and sets the record straight in this deeply personal memoir that reveals what really happened in the final years of the King of Rock n' Roll. Elvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in Ginger Alden’s life; after all, she was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. But she had no idea that she would play a part in that enduring legacy. For more than three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. Now she shares her unique story… In her own words, Ginger details their whirlwind romance—from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage. And for the very first time, she talks about the devastating end of it all and the fifty thousand mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short yet immortal life. Above it all, Ginger rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumors, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man—complicated, romantic, fallible, and human—behind the myth, a superstar worshipped by millions and loved by Ginger Alden. INCLUDES PHOTOS

Last Train To Memphis

Last Train To Memphis
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 723
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ISBN-10 : 9780349144450
ISBN-13 : 0349144451
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Last Train To Memphis by : Peter Guralnick

This is the first of two volumes that make up what is arguably the definitive Elvis biography. Rich in documentary and interview material, this volume charts Elvis' early years and his rise to fame, taking us up to his departure for Germany in 1958. Of all the biographies of Elvis - this is the one you will keep coming back to.

That's Alright, Elvis

That's Alright, Elvis
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0825673194
ISBN-13 : 9780825673191
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis That's Alright, Elvis by : Scotty Moore

Scotty Moore listened carefully to the shy young Elvis sing and immediately realized that this teenager had something special. Along with bass player Bill Black, the trio went into Sun Studios and recorded an old blues number called "That's Alright, Mama." Its success launched a whirlwind of touring, radio appearances, and Elvis' first break into movies. Scotty was there every step of the way and tells the story of how Elvis transformed popular music.

Private Presley

Private Presley
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 12
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780060099428
ISBN-13 : 0060099429
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Private Presley by : Andreas Schroer

"A comprehensive examination of Elvis Presley's years in Germany as an American GI-with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and revelations from Elvis intimates."--Book jacket front flap.

Understanding Elvis

Understanding Elvis
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 232
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781317732976
ISBN-13 : 1317732979
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Elvis by : Susan M. Doll

Although the importance of Elvis Presley's Southern heritage has long been recognized, few have considered the complex connection between the performer's career and his Southern roots. This study investigates how that identity affected each stage of Presley's career. Elvis Presley's career can be divided into three phases, each of which is signified by a specific image. Each image is coded by a certain style of music, mode of dress, and arena of performance. The evolution from one career phase to another was instigated by a specific event and represented a deliberate calculation on the part of Presley's manager to attract a wider audience. The first stage spans the years 1956 through 1958, after the singer was introduced to a national audience and before he was drafted into the army. His image as a notorious rock 'n' roller created a national controversy and was spurred by negative depictions of Presley in the media-many attributing his controversial performing style and appearance to his Southern background. His music was a fusion of rhythm and blues and country-western; or, two types of music indigenous to the South and foreign to the mainstream entertainment industry based in New York City. The second phase of Elvis' career included his stint as a movie star, in which most aspects of his Southern identity were extracted from his leading man image to enhance his appeal to the mainstream. And, finally, the last stage of his career focused on his image as a Las Vegas performer. Despite the gaudy costumes, Elvis reconnected to his identity as a Southerner in the 1970s by returning to country music and songwriters as a source of inspiration.

Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender

Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9780735231221
ISBN-13 : 0735231222
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender by : Elvis Presley

The king of rock-and-roll's #1 hit song "Love Me Tender" is now an endearing picture book Adapted from the unforgettable classic song, Elvis Presley's Love MeTender is a heartwarming ode to the special bond between children and the adults who love and care for them--be they parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, aunts, uncles, or guardians. With its simple, timeless message, Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender is destined to join Guess How Much I Love You as a baby shower staple. And the sweet, inclusive illustrations make it a book every family will treasure "all through the years, 'till the end of time."

Elvis

Elvis
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Publisher : Chartwell Books
Total Pages : 215
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780785833031
ISBN-13 : 078583303X
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis by : Alfred Wertheimer

As Alfred Wertheimer photographed Elvis during 1956, he created classic images that are spontaneous, unrehearsed and without artifice.