“Pocketful of Rainbows” — Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and the Gentle Romance of G.I. Blues
Some Elvis Presley songs don’t arrive with pounding drums or screaming crowds. They seem to drift in from another time—softly lit, romantic,…
Some Elvis Presley songs don’t arrive with pounding drums or screaming crowds. They seem to drift in from another time—softly lit, romantic,…
Sometimes the most revealing Elvis Presley performances aren’t the ones with orchestras, elaborate costumes, or thousands of people in the audience. Sometimes…
Some Elvis Presley songs arrive carrying enormous history. Others simply open the door, turn up the rhythm, and remind you how much…
There are Elvis Presley recordings you play because they make you smile. There are others that bring back a dance floor, a…
Some Christmas songs fill a room. Others seem to make the room quieter. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” has always belonged to…
Before “Hound Dog” became an oldies-radio staple, it was the sound of something changing. Imagine hearing Elvis Presley sing it in 1956,…
Some Christmas songs remind us of presents beneath the tree. Others take us somewhere quieter—to wooden church pews, candlelit services, family voices…
Some songs become hits the moment they arrive. Others have to wait for history to give them another chance. Elvis Presley’s “A…
Some Christmas songs belong to childhood. Others seem to grow more meaningful as we get older. “Silver Bells” belongs to both worlds.…
For a few seconds, Elvis Presley’s “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” sounds almost innocent. The voices are smooth. The rhythm is restrained.…