“Coat of Many Colors” — The Dolly Parton Song That Turned a Poor Childhood Memory Into a Country Classic
phil Some country songs sound as though they were written at a desk. Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” feels as though it…
Elvis Presley
“Welcome to My World” — The Gentle Country Standard Elvis Presley Made Feel Like a Personal Invitation
Some Elvis Presley songs seem built for a stadium. “Welcome to My World” feels as though it was meant for one person…
“The Wonder of You” — The Elvis Presley Love Song That Became a Majestic Concert Favorite
Some Elvis Presley songs tell complicated stories. Others need only one simple idea to reach the heart. “The Wonder of You” is…
“Happy Ending” — Elvis Presley, Joan O’Brien, and the Warm Final Moment of It Happened at the World’s Fair
Some Elvis Presley movie songs were designed to become records you would hear everywhere. Others had a smaller purpose: to complete a…
“You Gave Me a Mountain” — The Marty Robbins Song Elvis Presley Turned Into a Towering Confession
Some Elvis Presley performances entertain you. Others feel as though you have walked into the room while someone is telling the truth.…
“Return to Sender” — The Elvis Presley Hit That Turned a Rejected Letter Into an Unforgettable Pop Classic
Some Elvis Presley songs carry heartbreak like a heavy burden. “Return to Sender” does something more unusual—it takes rejection, wraps it in…
“It’s Now or Never” — The Elvis Presley Ballad That Turned an Old Italian Melody Into a Worldwide Moment
Some Elvis Presley records make you remember the excitement of rock and roll. “It’s Now or Never” brings back something different—the glow…
“Heartbreak Hotel” — The Elvis Presley Record That Made America Stop and Listen
Imagine turning on the radio in 1956 and hearing that voice for the first time. There is space around it. A lonely…
“Earth Boy” — Elvis Presley, Ginny Tiu and Elizabeth Tiu’s Gentle Hawaiian Moment in Girls! Girls! Girls!
Not every memorable Elvis Presley song arrived with screaming fans, a pounding rhythm section, or a dramatic spotlight. Some appeared almost quietly.…
“In the Ghetto” — The Elvis Presley Song That Asked America to Look at a Child Everyone Else Had Learned to Ignore
Some Elvis Presley records make you want to turn up the radio. “In the Ghetto” makes you listen more closely. When it…