The King Gets Down and Dirty: Elvis Presley’s “Got My Mojo Working”
About The Song Originally written by Preston “Red” Foster and first recorded by R&B singer Ann Cole in 1956, the…
The King’s Serenade to the Eternal City: Unveiling “Heart of Rome”
About The Song Released in 1971, “Heart of Rome” arrived at a time when Elvis was experiencing a career resurgence.…
The King and the Gospel: Elvis Presley’s “Only Believe”
About The Song Throughout his career, Elvis maintained a deep connection to his Southern Baptist roots. Gospel music, filled with…
Can’t Help Falling in Closer: The Enduring Romance of “This Is Our Dance” by Elvis Presley
About The Song Released in 1971 on the album “Love Letters from Elvis,” this song arrived at a time when…
Lonely Hearts and Rockabilly Rhythm: Elvis Presley’s “A Heart of Stone”
About The Song Elvis wasn’t just about the music; he was a charismatic performer with a stage presence that sent…
A Rebellious Tune: Elvis Presley’s “Maybelline”
About The Song Ah, the 1950s. A time of poodle skirts, bobby socks, and soda fountains. But beneath the seemingly…
Lonely Heart, Stubborn Love: Unveiling “I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone” by Elvis Presley
About The Song Released in 1955, this song pre-dates the era of Elvis in sequined jumpsuits and screaming fans. It’s…
Bop to the Beat: Tweedle Dee and the Birth of the King
About The Song Recorded in 1955, during a formative period for Elvis, “Tweedle Dee” predates his meteoric rise to national…
Can’t Nobody Dim My Sunshine: Elvis Presley and “I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine”
About The Song Recorded in 1954 at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, “I Don’t Care If the Sun…
The King Takes the Wheel: Elvis Presley and the Infectious Energy of “Good Rockin’ Tonight”
About The Song Released in 1954, “Good Rockin’ Tonight” wasn’t Elvis’ first foray into music, but it was a pivotal…