forever young

Elvis photographed during the “King Creole” soundtrack recording session, January 15, 1958.

Elvis Presley in “Jailhouse Rock” (1957).

Elvis Presley during a press conference for the Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special on NBC, June 25, 1968. 

Elvis performing at The Forum in Inglewood, CA, November 14, 1970.

American musician (and actor) Elvis Presley signs autographs for fans at the CBS-TV Studio 50 stage door, New York, New York, March 17, 1956. Elvis was there for a performance on the Dorsey Brothers’ ‘Stage Show’ program. (Photo by Alfred Wertheimer)

Elvis photographed aboard the train to Los Angeles, April 19, 1960.

From the first quavering notes of the first song that he sang, it was obvious that there was something different about him, something unique - you could detect his influences, but he didn’t sound like anyone else. – Peter Guralnick.

Muhammad Ali’s words about Elvis, including quotes from his speech in Memphis, TN, on the occasion of the 8th anniversary of Elvis’s passing, August 16, 1985.

Elvis in King Creole (Dir. Michael Curtiz, 1958)

jailhouse rock (1957): treat me nice

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.

Get to Know Me Meme: 4/5 - musical artists Elvis Presley     

Elvis as Vince Everett in Jailhouse Rock (Dir. Richard Thorpe, 1957).