Elvis For Beginners

The ultimate introduction to the life and works of the King Want to understand Elvis Presley? This friendly guide covers all phases of Elvis's career, from his musical influences as a teenager in Memphis and his first recordings to his days at Graceland and the mystery surrounding his death. You'll discover little-known details about his life, appreciate his contributions to music and film, and understand why his work still resonates with so many people today. Explore Elvis's musical roots — see how Elvis's childhood and his Southern background influenced the development of his sound Trace the beginnings of his storied career — be there as Elvis makes his first recordings for Sun Records Relive the magic — experience the frenzy and excitement that surrounded Elvis's entrance to the national music scene Take a fresh look at Elvis's films — understand the misconceptions surrounding Elvis's Hollywood career Watch as Elvis reinvents himself — witness his comeback to live performances, culminating with an historic act in Las Vegas Open the book and find: The significance of the major events in Elvis's career Meanings behind Elvis's music The controversy over his musical performing style Career highlights that no other performer has accomplished A typical Elvis concert — what it was like and what it meant Details on Elvis's television appearances The many ways fans keep Elvis's memory alive An appendix of the important people in Elvis's life

15 hits, including: All Shook Up * Blue Suede Shoes * Don't Be Cruel * Hound Dog * Return to Sender * and more.

(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part, as well as in the vocal line.

The year is 1956. Elvis Presley, at age 21, was about to become the greatest rocker in the history of rock 'n roll. Here is Elvis before he became the prisoner of his own celebrity. Soon his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, would put an end to all unmanaged reporting. Never again would anyone capture the essential freshness and vigour of these impromptu photographs. Never again would anyone be allowed to see the man behind the myth. Elvis '56 shows us the King before the curtain fell - Elvis at his most innocent, most vulnerable, most intensely charismatic - Elvis in the last moments before the man became a legend.

Why is Elvis Presley's body of recorded work still so relevant nearly 60 years after he began recording? ÊElvis Music FAQÊ is for anyone who has been inspired by an Elvis Presley record. Following in the tradition of the FAQ series in ÊElvis Music FAQÊ a lot of rare information is woven together in one concise entertaining package. There are chapters about every year of Elvis's career including a look at his pioneering original record label Sun; insight on his management; the continued importance of television in his career; a summation of each Presley concert tour; the inside scoop about the role Elvis's band members and songwriters played in his sound; stories about the amusing musical oddities created by those trying to ride on the Elvis success train; details about the contentious role drugs played in his career; and finally a full review of every record the King ever issued. One might say that the only truths about Elvis Presley can be found in the grooves of his records where his natural talent and passion for music comes through always. ÊElvis Music FAQÊ aims to be the one essential companion that explains the reason why the voice heard over the speakers still carries such resonance. Dozens of rare images accompany this engaging text.

Songlist - All Shook Up; Always On My Mind; An American Trilogy; Are You Lonesome Tonight?; A Big Hunk O' Love; Blue Christmas; Blue Suede Shoes; Bossa Nova Baby; Burning Love; Can't Help Falling In Love; Crying In The Chapel; Don't; Don't Be Cruel (To A Heart That's True); Don't Cry Daddy; Good Luck Charm; Hard Headed Woman; Heartbreak Hotel; His Latest Flame; Hound Dog; I Feel So Bad; I Forgot To Remember To Forget; I Got Stung; I Need Your Love Tonight; I Want You, I Need You, I Love You; I'm A Roustabout; If I Can Dream; In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle); It's Now Or Never; Jailhouse Rock; Kentucky Rain; King Creole; Little Sister; Love Me; Love Me Tender; Loving You; Mean Woman Blues Memories; A Mess Of Blues; Moody Blue; One Night; Return To Sender; Rock-A-Hula Baby Rubberneckin'; She's Not You; Stuck On You; Surrender; Suspicious Minds; (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear; That's All Right; The Promised Land; Too Much; Treat Me Nice; Trouble; Viva Las Vegas; Way Down; Wear My Ring Around Your Neck; The Wonder Of You; You Don't Have To Say You Love Me; You're The Devil In Disguise.