Elvis for Dummies For Dummies History Biography Politics 1st Edition by Susan Doll ISBN 9780470472026 0470472022
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ISBN 10: 0470472022
ISBN 13: 9780470472026
Author: Susan Doll
The ultimate introduction to the life and works of the King
Want to understand Elvis Presley? This friendly guide covers all phases of Elvis’s career, from his musical influences as a teenager in Memphis and his first recordings to his days at Graceland and the mystery surrounding his death. You’ll discover little-known details about his life, appreciate his contributions to music and film, and understand why his work still resonates with so many people today.
Explore Elvis’s musical roots see how Elvis’s childhood and his Southern background influenced the development of his sound
Trace the beginnings of his storied career be there as Elvis makes his first recordings for Sun Records
Relive the magic experience the frenzy and excitement that surrounded Elvis’s entrance to the national music scene
Take a fresh look at Elvis’s films understand the misconceptions surrounding Elvis’s Hollywood career
Watch as Elvis reinvents himself witness his comeback to live performances, culminating with an historic act in Las Vegas
Open the book and find:
The significance of the major events in Elvis’s career
Meanings behind Elvis’s music
The controversy over his musical performing style
Career highlights that no other performer has accomplished
A typical Elvis concert what it was like and what it meant
Details on Elvis’s television appearances
The many ways fans keep Elvis’s memory alive
An appendix of the important people in Elvis’s life
Table of contents:
Part 1: From Rockabilly to Rock ‘n’ Roll…
Chapter 1: Introducing Elvis Presley.
Chapter 2: Walking a Mile in His Shoes: Examining Elvis’s Early Years….
Chapter 3: Touring As the Hillbilly Cat and the Blue Moon Boys…..
Chapter 4: Shocking America: Elvis Becomes a National Sensation
Chapter 5: What’s the Ruckus About: The Impact of Elvis the Pelvis.
Part II: From Hot-Headed Rebel to Hollywood Leading Man…..
Chapter 6: Taming the Rebel: Elvis Goes to Hollywood
Chapter 7: Reinventing His Image: Elvis Becomes the Leading Man…
Chapter 8: Sinking to a Low Point in Hollywood.
Chapter 9: Looking Beyond the Presley Travelogue.
Chapter 10: Defending Elvis’s Movies: They’re Not That Bad.
Part III: From the Las Vegas Stage to the End of the Road.
Chapter 11: Making the Comeback of a Lifetime.
Chapter 12: Viva Las Vegas: Returning to Live Performances.
Chapter 13: Savoring Elvis in Concert….
Chapter 14: Enjoying a Professional Peak
Chapter 15: Fading Away
Part IV: From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to American Cultural Icon
Chapter 16: In the Aftermath of Death
Chapter 17: Examining the Jokes, Stereotypes, and Negative Influences..
Chapter 18: Appreciating Elvis as a Cultural and Historical Figure.
Chapter 19: Visiting the Sites: The Elvis Tourist
Chapter 20: Understanding Elvis Today.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Best Elvis Songs.
Chapter 22: Ten Best Elvis Albums..
Chapter 23: Ten Best Elvis Moments.
Chapter 24: Ten Best Elvis-Related Movies
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