In the 41st year of Elvis Presley’s passing, I have fond memories of him in the 1950’s. My friends and I thought he was the coolest looking guy with the long sideburns and he wore his collar up and dressed unlike anyone on the scene at the time!
It was amazing to see him perform on the Ed Sullivan show and the girls loved him and the guys wanted to be like him! What great songs he sang like, I’m All Shook up, Don’t be Cruel, Love Me Tender, and more.
It was Elvis that got me more interested in wanting to play a guitar and make music, he woke us up and rocked us with more great music from him early films like, Love Me Tender, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock, King Creole, the list goes on. You can listen to Elvis on the Jukebox There are a number of his great hits there.
Yes Elvis began it all for me and many more at the time! When I think back to there was some great music made then by many great stars like Buddy Holly, and many groups who were rocking back then! Thanks for the great music Elvis!
2 responses to “Elvis Presley!”
Great entry on The King! It must have been fun to be around when he first came on the scene! I think one of the greatest things about the 50’s is the early Rock N Roll. The music back then was the best. Rock infused with country. Not too heavy, but fun and exciting to dance to. 🙂
So true Dee! It was that blend of rock and rockabilly mixed together, great music!