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When you hear an Elvis Presley song, do you think of David Bowie? Of course not. That would be like saying you hear Alice Cooper in a Frank Sinatra song. It’s just not possible. Or so we thought. There was once a groundbreaking moment in music history when David Bowie was asked to write a…
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Elvis Presley’s cover of “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” is one of his more downbeat hits. Footage of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll performing the song appeared in a famous film about the singer. Subsequently, a rock star revealed the performance traumatized him. Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images This Elvis Presley documentary had…
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A famous rock star said he wanted “Kentucky Rain” and another Elvis Presley song played at his funeral. He revealed this after one of his fans threw a King of Rock ‘n’ Roll-themed funeral for a family member. In the same vein, this rock star performed a hit cover of Elvis’ “In the Ghetto.” Elvis…
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Marilyn Manson and Elvis Presley made very different songs. Despite this, a musician who worked with Manson said one of his songs had an Elvis vibe. He also said the song was similar to the work of another classic rock star. Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Marilyn Manson really embraced this instrument on…
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Elvis Presley and The Beatles were some of the biggest stars of their time. But they had an interesting relationship. In 1963, the English rock band was asked on Juke Box Jury their thoughts on Presley’s “Kiss Me Quick.” Nobody was a fan. Here’s what John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr had…
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Elvis Presley shocked audiences with his dancing, but the lyrics of his songs were generally inoffensive. Despite this, a song from one of Elvis’ movies was scrapped for an offensive lyric. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s recording of the song remained forgotten by one of its writers for over 35 years before finally getting…
Elvis Presley generally performed songs on his own, so duets aren’t a big part of his discography. Despite this, a number of famous people lent vocals to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s songs. A major star revealed recording his Elvis duet was a highlight of his career. Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images…
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During an interview, Lana Del Rey said many of her closest friends are people she never met, including Elvis Presley. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has inspired her art on multiple occasions. In addition, she revealed she’d like to do a little more with Elvis than just take inspiration from him. Lana Del Rey…
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John Lennon wasn’t the best of friends with those in Washington D.C. Ever since he released his song “Give Peace a Chance” in 1969, an anti-war anthem, John was on the FBI watch list. President Nixon made John’s life miserable for the next three years as he fought to have the musician deported from the…
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“Always on My Mind” remains one of Elvis Presley’s most famous late-period songs. Despite this, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s version was not the highest-charting version of the track. One of the co-writers of “Always on My Mind” reacted to the cover that reached No. 1. He also discussed why he thinks the song…
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