Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". His energised interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across colour lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to great success—and initial controversy.[1]
Presley first began as a recording artist during the mid-1950s with Sun Records. In the US, his first #1 was his fifth single, "I Forgot to Remember to Forget", in 1955[2] (in the UK it reached #21 in 1958[3]). "Heartbreak Hotel" was his first single released in the UK, in 1956)[4], when his first album (Elvis Presley Rock 'n' Roll[5]) came out, and it went to #2[6].
The first compilation album produced by a label other than Presley's, RCA Victor, was Elvis' 40 Greatest from Arcade in 1974[7]. It went to #1 in the UK Albums Chart in July 1975[8].
Appearances
 Elvis: Love Songs (K-Tel, NE 1062) |
