ELVIS PRESLEY, ‘THAT’S THE WAY IT IS’ (1970) In honor of Elvis’ recent award, let’s look back at his underrated song cycle about love lost and found. Last week, some four decades after his death, Elvis Presley received the Presidential … Continue reading →
Suzi Quatro’s version of the Elvis classic “All Shook Up” appeared on her self-titled debut album in 1973. In ’74 the song was released as a single and clipped into the US Hot 100, peaking at #85. If Wikipedia is … Continue reading →
Elvis Presley’s “My Boy” was recorded in December of 1973 and originally appeared on the Good Times album in spring 1974. The tune, a reworking of a French-language song, was released as a single in early ’75 and hit #20 … Continue reading →
Detroit rockers Frijid Pink nabbed a Top 10 hit with a cover of “House Of The Rising Sun” in early 1970. Later that year the band released a cover of “Heartbreak Hotel” but were unable to match the previous single’s … Continue reading →
The Elvis: As Recorded At Madison Square Garden L.P. released shortly after the June 10th, 1972 concert. The album features tunes such as; “All Shook Up,” “Polk Salad Annie,” and “Proud Mary” and hit Gold status by August ’72 and … Continue reading →
Elvis Presley released “Kentucky Rain” as a potential double-A sided single coupled with “My Little Friend” in January of 1970. The song, written by Eddie Rabbit & Dick Heard and featuring Ronnie Milsap on piano, placed at #16 on the … Continue reading →
Elvis Presley’s “Way Down” was The King’s current single at the time of his death. The song (written by Layng Martine, Jr.) originally appeared on the Moody Blue L.P. of July 1977 and made it to #18 on the Billboard … Continue reading →
“Watch the Elvis Special Show NBC-TV April 4, 1973…” The soundtrack L.P. for Elvis’ hugely-successful Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite concert was the artist’s first album to reach #1 since 1965’s Roustabout. (Image source: Billboard) Previously on Vintage Ads: Engelbert … Continue reading →
Look at all them Elvis records! And you can “Now order Now”! (Image source: Billboard) Previously on Vintage Ads: Olivia Newton-John, ‘Totally Hot’ (1978) … Continue reading →
Time to dive in the history files and take a look back at February 22nd in 1970s music history. February 22, 1970: Elvis Presley performs at The International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Songs played during the evening include; “Suspicious … Continue reading →