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Author | : Ray Connolly |
Publisher | : Liveright Publishing |
Total Pages | : 529 |
Release | : 2017-03-21 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1631492810 |
A “sympathetic and exceptionally well-written account” (USA Today), Ray Connolly’s biography of the King soars with “spontaneity and electricity” (Preston Lauterbach). Elvis Presley is a giant figure in American popular culture, a man whose talent and fame were matched only by his later excesses and tragic end. A godlike entity in the history of rock and roll, this twentieth-century icon with a dazzling voice blended gospel and traditionally black rhythm and blues with country to create a completely new kind of music and new way of expressing male sexuality, which simply blew the doors off a staid and repressed 1950s America. In Being Elvis veteran rock journalist Ray Connolly takes a fresh look at the career of the world’s most loved singer, placing him, forty years after his death, not exhaustively in the garish neon lights of Las Vegas but back in his mid-twentieth-century, distinctly southern world. For new and seasoned fans alike, Connolly, who interviewed Elvis in 1969, re-creates a man who sprang from poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi, to unprecedented overnight fame, eclipsing Frank Sinatra and then inspiring the Beatles along the way. Juxtaposing the music, the songs, and the incendiary live concerts with a personal life that would later careen wildly out of control, Connolly demonstrates that Elvis’s amphetamine use began as early as his touring days of hysteria in the late 1950s, and that the financial needs that drove him in the beginning would return to plague him at the very end. With a narrative informed by interviews over many years with John Lennon, Bob Dylan, B. B. King, Sam Phillips, and Roy Orbison, among many others, Connolly creates one of the most nuanced and mature portraits of this cultural phenomenon to date. What distinguishes Being Elvis beyond the narrative itself is Connolly’s more subtle examinations of white poverty, class aspirations, and the prison that is extreme fame. As we reach the end of this poignant account, Elvis’s death at forty-two takes on the hue of a profoundly American tragedy. The creator of an American sound that resonates today, Elvis remains frozen in time, an enduring American icon who could “seamlessly soar into a falsetto of pleading and yearning” and capture an inner emotion, perhaps of eternal yearning, to which all of us can still relate. Intimate and unsparing, Being Elvis explores the extravagance and irrationality inherent in the Elvis mythology, ultimately offering a thoughtful celebration of an immortal life.
Author | : Laura Victoria Levin |
Publisher | : Perigee Trade |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Rock musicians |
ISBN | : 9780399525650 |
Whether you're a sheltered novice or a slavishly devoted know-it-all, 'Elvis and You' is more than a book -t's the ultimate guide to Elvisizing your life. The ultimate book for the ultimate fan. Read. Enjoy. Let it all sink in and, above all, remain calm. Includes never before published photographs.
Author | : Joel Williamson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0199863172 |
One of the most admired Southern historians of our time paints an intimate portrait of Elvis Presley, set against the rich backdrop of Southern society, that illuminates the zenith of his career, showing how Elvis himself changed—and didn't—and providing a deeper understanding of the man and his times.
Author | : Ginger Alden |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2015-08-04 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0425266346 |
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
Author | : Earl Greenwood |
Publisher | : Signet Book |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1991-08 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780451170392 |
The cousin of Elvis chronicles the King's poor beginnings in Mississippi; his relationship with his abusive, alcoholic mother; his fame; his service in the army; courtship with Priscilla; days in Vegas; and his tragic death.
Author | : Peter H. Brown |
Publisher | : Signet Book |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998-07-22 |
Genre | : Rock musicians |
ISBN | : 9780451190949 |
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Author | : Marie Clayton |
Publisher | : Atlantic Publishing, Croxley Green |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-07 |
Genre | : Biography |
ISBN | : 9781908533975 |
Brief biography of Elvis Presley, with the story largely told in photographs.
Author | : Robert C. Cantwell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 174 |
Release | : 2013-08-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781939217721 |
Elvis I knew was a superstar, authentic country gentleman and 'unprejudiced' that cherished being around those that regarded him as an ordinary person.
Author | : Jerry Osborne |
Publisher | : Jerry Osborne Enterprises |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2007-07 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 093211749X |
Author | : Gilad James, PhD |
Publisher | : Gilad James Mystery School |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 4259214004 |
Priscilla Presley is an American actress, businesswoman, and widow of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley. Born on May 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, she grew up in various cities due to her father's job as an Air Force officer. At the age of 14, she met Elvis Presley while living in Germany and became romantically involved with him when he was 24. They married in 1967 and welcomed their daughter Lisa Marie Presley the following year. Priscilla was known for her effortless beauty, and her fashion choices paved the way for many women during the 1960s and 70s. After Elvis's death in 1977, she dedicated herself to preserving his legacy and managed his estate for many years. In addition to her work with Elvis's estate, Priscilla has had an accomplished acting career. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "The Naked Gun" series, "Dallas," and "Melrose Place." She also starred in her own reality series, "Priscilla's American Dreams," which followed her as she mentored young performers. Priscilla is an advocate for various causes, including animal rights and child welfare, and has received numerous awards for her philanthropic efforts. She remains an icon of the entertainment industry and a beloved figure in Elvis Presley's legacy.