I present a guide to the films of Elvis Presley in the form of comments and observations with respect to Elvis' own acting ambitions, as well as his career as a singer. Against critics who dismiss almost the whole of Elvis' film career as worthless, cheap commercial vehicles for Elvis fans only, I show that there are at least eight films of merit in the list of Elvis movies. Beyond that, there are a number which are entertaining enough, depending upon personal taste. Against fans, I don't see Elvis films as harmless fun and light entertainment. I will have harsh comments for the cynical and exploitative approach, both for betraying the trust and loyalty of the fans but ultimately for betraying the talent of Elvis Presley himself. So, from the perspective of the fans, some of my comments will be hard hitting and controversial, likely to cause upset. Those who are happy enough to be entertained, without need of anything more challenging, are welcome to their happiness. Nothing can be changed with regards to the facts now. I did think of merely focusing on the positives and ignoring the negatives. That would have made for a much shorter article. The problem with that is that it leaves the big questions as to why there weren't more positives than there were unanswered. In answering that question, I go into some dubious areas in the Elvis film. I don't think we can avoid addressing the fact that very many of the Elvis films were sexploitation features, maybe light and casual in the approach, but exhibiting some pretty dubious features that do not reflect well on Elvis. That's putting it mildly. A word I use throughout is "dishonest." I think this is the biggest criticism I can make, given that what attracted me to Elvis in the first place was the naked piety, honesty, and joyous nature of his voice and music. Taken as a whole, the films represented a betrayal and corruption of all that was good about Elvis.

The full list of songs recorded by Elvis Presley and released during his lifetime, up to the end of 1977, along with recording session dates.

My early years as an Elvis fan, and the endless quest of saving enough money to enable me to buy yet another Elvis album. From my first album in 1973 to my last in 1980, each album as and when they were acquired.

Essential Elvis

     04/02/2019 11:36 PM

A guide to the essential songs of Elvis Presley, a year by year selection of the best Elvis songs.

Elvis Presley Discography

     13/01/2019 12:37 AM

Elvis Presley Discography in chronological order, with songs ranked on a scale of 1 (essential) to 5 (inessential).

Elvis as a Musical Education

     08/01/2019 01:16 AM

A few thoughts on the occasion of Elvis Presley's 84th birthday.

Elvis' 60 Greatest

     25/12/2018 02:31 PM

My own personal update of the "Elvis' 40 Greatest" double album of 1974, my big Christmas present of that year, and fondly remembered.

Elvis All Over the World

     12/12/2018 12:30 AM

A brief look at the influence of Elvis Presley upon the songs and career of Francoise Hardy.

A reminiscence on the Elvis Presley 'budget' album 'Separate Ways' from 1973

Many years ago I completed a substantial text on the life and music of Elvis Presley. The material exists only in the form of a box of huge chunks of A4 paper. I am now considering typing it out, updating it, editing and re-writing, and publishing.

List of Elvis songs with lyrics

Elvis song list with lyrics

     21/11/2018 03:23 AM

List of Elvis songs with lyrics

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