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Sunday, February 17, 2019

Elvis Presley
Greatest Hits
(Public Domain / Vintage Jukebox)



Library shelves teem with books telling of a Tennessee truck-driving kid who, when Ike looked out on Pennsylvania Avenue, walked into a one-lung studio and set the woods on fire. 

Practically of its own volition, the electrical vibrancy within him laced together rural rhythmic elements like hillbilly, gospel, blues, and boogie woogie. The new and bold creature relegated to passe status all that had preceded.

It's probable young Elvis was that afternoon more interested in making a few extra bucks than inventing something revolutionary. But here we are. 

Recommended: "That'a All Right," "Paralyzed," "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care," "Got a Lot O Livin' To Do," "I Want To Be Free," "(Let Me Be ) Your Teddy Bear," "A Mess A Blues," "All Shook Up," "Baby Let's Play House," "Don't Be Cruel," "Good Rockin' Tonight," "Hard Headed Woman," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "I Got a Woman," "I Got Stung, "It's Now Or Never," "Jailhouse Rock," "Love Me Tender"

Video: "That's All Right Mama" (live, 1954 Louisiana Hayride)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxHmj7jQaIQ



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