My selection of the essential music of Elvis Presley. The music of Elvis Presley was released in haphazard form, meaning that the Elvis albums were very rarely definitive and coherent statements of the man's music. His music was ever divided between hit singles, EPs, movie soundtracks and concerts. Here, I have attempted to re-assemble Elvis' music to showcase his genuine multiplicity in music.
Chapter 14 of a book which analyzes the musical ability and achievement and cultural importance of Elvis Presley through a selection of quotations. This chapter shows why Elvis is better considered a democratic than a king, a man who sang for the people and who articulated their dreams and crystallized visions.
Chapter 12 of a book which analyzes the musical ability and achievement and cultural impact and importance of Elvis Presley. This chapter looks at the classical roots of Elvis songs as well as the strange appeal that Elvis has for opera singers. The appeal is easily explained - Elvis was a damned good singer who communicated.