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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954, working with Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for over two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956, was a number one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. His energized interpretations of songs, many from African American sources, and his uninhibited performance style made him enormously popular—and controversial. In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Conscripted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He staged few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, after seven years away from the stage, he returned to live performance in a celebrated comeback television special that led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of profitable tours. In 1973 Presley staged the first concert broadcast globally via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii, seen by approximately 1.5 billion viewers. Prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at the age of 42. Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th-century popular culture. He had a versatile voice and unusually wide success encompassing many genres, including country, pop ballads, gospel, and blues. He is the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. Nominated for 14 competitive Grammys, he won three, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. He has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
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Discography
- Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti, 1956
- I Feel So Bad / Wild in the Country, 1961
- One Night / I Got Stung, 1958
- Mystery Train / I Forgot to Remember to Forget, 1955
- Elvis Is Back!, 1960
- I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine / Good Rockin' Tonight, 1954
- As Recorded at Madison Square Garden, 1972
- 50 Worldwide Gold Hits, Volume 1, 1988
- The Wonder of You / Mama Liked the Roses, 1970
- A Big Hunk o' Love / My Wish Came True, 1959
- 24 Karat Hits!, 1997
- Elvis: Artist of the Century (Promotion Sampler), 1998
- C'mon Everybody, 1977
- King Creole, 1958
- The King of Rock 'n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters, 1992
- The Memphis Record, 1994
- Elvis Meets The Beatles, 1995
- Too Much / Playing for Keeps, 1957
- Double Features: Harem Holiday / Girl Happy, 1993
- Suspicious Minds: The Memphis 1969 Anthology, 1999
- Separate Ways, 1973
- Blue Moon / Just Because, 1956
- (You're the) Devil in Disguise / Please Don't Drag That String Around, 1963
- Gospel 1957-1971: Known Only to Him, 1989
- In the Ghetto / Any Day Now, 1969
- Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite, 1992
- Viva Las Vegas, 1964
- You're a Heartbreaker / Milkcow Blues Boogie, 1955
- Elvis' Golden Records, 1958
- Don't / I Beg of You, 1957
- Ain't That Loving You Baby / Ask Me, 1964
- Double Features: Flaming Star / Wild in the Country / Follow That Dream, 1995
- Kid Galahad / Girls! Girls! Girls!, 1993
- Kid Galahad, 1962
- Elvis 56, 1996
- The Real Elvis, 1956
- The Elvis Presley Collection: Treasures: 1970-1976, 1999
- Return to Sender / Where Do You Come From, 1962
- Elvis Country, 1987
- The Alternate Aloha, 1988
- Jailhouse Rock, 1957
- Suspicious Minds / You'll Think of Me, 1969
- His Hand in Mine, 1960
- La voix du Rock, 1992
- (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame, 1961
- Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone, 1955
- Hard Headed Woman / Don't Ask Me Why, 1958
- Good Rockin' Live in '55, 1997
- Christmas With Elvis, 1989
- King Creole / Dixieland Rock, 1958
- Viva Las Vegas / Roustabout, 1993
- You'll Never Walk Alone, 1971
- The Essential Collection, 1995
- Something for Everybody, 1961
- I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / My Baby Left Me, 1956
- Memories of Christmas, 1987
- Christmas Classics, 1982
- A Legendary Performer, Volume 2, 1992
- G.I. Blues, 1960
- The Golden Collection, 1995
- I Wish You a Merry Christmas, 1998
- NBC-TV Special, 1988
- A Legendary Performer, Volume 1, 1992
- Elvis Country: I'm 10,000 Years Old, 1993
- The Top Ten Hits, 1987
- Heartbreak Hotel, 1956
- The Best Of, 1989
- Just Elvis, 1987
- Frankie and Johnny, 1966
- Platinum: A Life in Music, 1997
- Platinum: In-Store Sampler, 1997
- Surrender / Lonely Man, 1961
- The Great Performances, 1990
- A Portrait in Music, 1973
- Harum Scarum / Girl Happy, 1993
- Elvis The King Of Rock 'N' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters, 1992
- Jailhouse Rock / Love Me Tender, 1997
- Elvis Now, 1972
- Blue Hawaii, 1987
- On Stage, 1970
- Gospel Treasury, 1996
- Elvis Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis, 1994
- A Date With Elvis, 1959
- Elvis Forever, Volume 2, 1992
- Love Me Tender, 1989
- The Definitive Film Album, 1987
- The Number One Hits, 1987
- It's Now or Never, 1996
- The Elvis Presley Collection: The Rocker, 1998
- Don't Be Cruel, 1992
- 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 2, 1997
- The All Time Greatest Hits, 1987
- Can't Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby, 1961
- Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances, 1994
- Double Goldies, 1994
- The Early Years, 1998
- In Person, 1969
- Having Fun With Elvis on Stage, 1974
- Rock 'n' On, Volume 2, 1975
- Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 4, 1968
- The Country Side of Elvis, 1999
- Elvis' Christmas Album, 1970
- The History of Rock, Volume 1: Elvis Presley, 1981
- Are You Lonesome To-Night? / I Gotta Know, 1960
- Blue Christmas, 1976
- Great Country Songs, 1996
- Moody Blue, 1976
- How Great Thou Art, 1967
- An Afternoon in the Garden, 1997
- Pot Luck, 1962
- Spinout / Double Trouble, 1994
- I Got a Woman / I'm Counting on You, 1956
- I Need Your Love Tonight / A Fool Such As I, 1959
- A Mess of Blues / It's Now or Never, 1960
- Treasures 1953-1958 (disc 1), 1998
- Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 3, 1963
- The Sun Sessions, 1976
- Burning Love / It's a Matter of Time, 1972
- Welcome to My World, 1977
- Love Me Tender / Any Way You Want Me, 1956
- Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas, 1971
- The Rock 'n' Roll Era: Elvis, The King: 1954-1965, 1990
- Elvis in Nashville, 1989
- Easy Come, Easy Go / Speedway, 1995
- It's Now or Never / A Mess of Blues, 1960
- Moody Blue & Other Great Performances, 1995
- Elvis Through the Years, Volume 7: Fame and Fortune, 1991
- The Collection, Volume 1, 1984
- Walk A Mile In My Shoes - The Essential 70's Masters, 1995
- Back in Memphis, 1970
- All Shook Up / That's When Your Heartaches Begin, 1957
- Collector's Gold, 1991
- Clean Up Your Own Back Yard / The Fair Is Moving On, 1969
- It Happened at the World's Fair / Fun in Acapulco, 1993
- The Rock 'n' Roll Era: Elvis Presley: 1956 - 1961, 1989
- Kissin' Cousins / Clambake / Stay Away, Joe, 1994
- Strictly Elvis, 1957
- That's All Right, 1989
- From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters, 1995
- Elvis Presley, 1956
- Girls! Girls! Girls!, 1962
- Today, 1975
- Sunrise, 1999
- Always on My Mind: The Ultimate Love Songs Collection, 1997
- Are You Lonesome Tonight?, 1997
- Treasures 1960-1963, 1998
- Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part of You, 1962
- Loving You, 1957
- Spinout, 1966
- A Golden Celebration, 1998
- Elvis, 1997
- Reconsider Baby, 1985
- The Other Sides: Worldwide Gold Award Hits, Volume 2, 1996
- A Little Less Conversation / Almost in Love, 1968
- Elvis' Greatest Jukebox Hits, 1997
- Hound Dog & Other Hits, 1986
- Merry Christmas, 1984
- Essential Elvis: The First Movies, 1988
- Wear My Ring Around Your Neck / Doncha' Think It's Time, 1958
- Promised Land, 1975
- A Valentine Gift For You, 1985
- If Every Day Was Like Christmas, 1994
- The Original Elvis Presley Collection, 1996
- (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Loving You, 1957
- The King Unadulterated Recordings, 1997
- Forever in Love, 1997
- Great Performances, 1989
- Elvis, Volume 1, 1956
- Burning Love and Hits From His Movies, 1972
- Money Honey / One-Sided Love Affair, 1956
- Elvis Forever 30 Hits, 1991
- Elvis for Everyone, 1972
- Good Times, 1996
- Don't Cry Daddy / Rubberneckin', 1969
- That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky, 1954
- A Touch of Gold, Volume 3, 1960
- Suspicious Minds, 1969
- Elvis: Always on My Mind, 1997
- That's the Way It Is, 1970
- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) / I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin'), 1956
- Elvis Through The Years Vol. 08 - Are You Lonesome Tonight, 1991
- Elvis by Request: Flaming Star, 1961
- A Big Hunk o’ Love, 1959
- Love Me Tender EP, 1956
- She's Not You / Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello, 1962
- Stuck on You / Fame and Fortune, 1960
- Kentucky Rain / My Little Friend, 1970
- Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II, 1995
- Tryin' to Get to You / I Love You Because, 1956
- Almost in Love, 1970
- For LP Fans Only, 1959
- From Elvis in Memphis, 1969
- Golden Records, Volume 1, 1997
- Memories: The '68 Comeback Special, 1998
- Gold: The Very Best of the King, 1995
- Desert Storm, 1996
- Indescribably Blue / Fools Fall in Love, 1967
- Frankie and Johnny / Paradise, Hawaiian Style, 1994
- Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog, 1956
- Rocker, 1984
- Let's Be Friends, 1970
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