One of the most significant cultural icons died in this month, in 1977. That icon, was Elvis Presely – or The King/The King of Rock’n’Roll.
We won’t mourn him, but let’s talk about what you didn’t know about one of the world’s famous men, and listen to some of his best music!
Did you know?
Here are a few songs we think sum up how epic the KING of rock’n’roll was:
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Covered famously by Bob Dylan and UB40, this song has always been a world favourite. The melody is actually based on Plaisir d’amour, a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini. It was also notably the last song he performed live in 1977.
Suspicious Minds
A song purely about a mistrusting and dysfunctional relationship, this was one of Elvis’ biggest hits. It also focused on the need of the characters in the song to overcome their issues in order to maintain their relationship.
Hound Dog
Over the years, numerous critics have accused Elvis of stealing “Hound Dog” from Big Mama Thornton, who originally recorded it in 1953, but profited very little compared to what Elvis earned from his 1956 rendition. This was a big hit and still is, though!
Don’t
An underrated song, but our personal favourite! It is said that in an interview with Elvis in Germany in 1960, he said this was his favorite, too!
Jailhouse Rock
A song that reminds you of cute diners, cool cars, leather jackets, red lipstick, jukeboxes, vinyl records, malt shops and the good old fashion American dream.
We hope you enjoyed the world of rock and roll with the King!