Alessandra and Portia - Final Annotated Bibliography

Elvis Presley:
The Man who Moulded Music
Annotated Bibliography
By Alessandra Vaswani and Portia Hartono
Junior Division
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ELVIS PRESLEY: THE MAN WHO MOULDED MUSIC
Primary Sources
Videos:
“Elvis Presley Aloha from Hawaii Concert 1973.” Video File, 1:04:20. YouTube. Posted by Mustafa
Karali channel, May 11, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBBcJJOjXeA
The ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ concert was a concert that was broadcasted internationally from
Honolulu. This was the first concert that was able to be viewed from all around the world via
satellite. This was a very successful event and they passed their aim of $25,000 and made
$75,000. The money that was raised from this event would go to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund.
This is a video of the whole concert that was broadcasted. It immediately starts with him
singing and it seemed like his fans enjoyed the presence of him a lot.
“Elvis sings Can’t Help Falling in Love (2K HD).” Video File, 3:08. YouTube. Posted by
HDElvisPresleyHD channel, July 9, 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eJIdrqKyAo
One of the songs that are commonly played by other artists in this day and age is “Can’t
Help Falling in Love” which is written by Elvis. In order to see how he performed his
different pieces and how the renditions differ we needed to see a live video of him singing
this song. It is not as slow as it is sung now and it is quite different from the rest of his
songs. It appeals to more of the pathos of people and shows the definition of love to other
people and more importantly, it shows how to love. Personally, enjoying this piece was no
big deal as it is easy to listen to and it’s no wonder that this song still receives lots of
attention, to this day.
“Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel (1968).” Video File, 4:26. YouTube. Posted by Diego Gonzales
channel, December 30, 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsqwT3oX0rI
We watched lots of videos of Elvis performing his songs to audiences and one of these
songs were, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’. The amount of talent he has is astonishing and for him to
just spread the joy and love he has to other people makes his music more special and
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meaningful. He does not only do this for the benefit of himself however to other people. This
clip shows him with his iconic smirk and a leather outfit. We believe that this was a very
iconic Elvis look and this is what makes him very recognisable. His fanbase was also
intrigued by the smirks that would serenade girls easily.
“ELVIS PRESLEY INTERVIEW HOUSTON, FEB 1970.” Video File, 9:02. YouTube. Posted by
ELVIS WORLD channel, August 23, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edgz85xKcs0
This video shows us an interview that Elvis participated in. He shows a quite chill body and
does not show signs of nerves This laid-back theme he has makes him more approachable
to his fans so they can relate to him more. He talks about the start to his music career and
because this was based in Texas, his opinions in Texas and we later come to find out that
he started out in Texas. He was very honest and conversational throughout the interview
and is often seen laughing and talking in a friendly manner. Additionally, he talks about his
stage appearances and how he was anxious about going live on stage after taking a break
from live singing for a while. Lastly, he speaks about his involvement in the film industry.
“Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds live in Las Vegas.” Video File, 6:21. YouTube. Posted by Alen
Ladis channel, October 23, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb0Jmy-JYbA
This is a video of him singing one of his songs in Las Vegas, the song is ‘Suspicious
Minds’. Elvis always brings his sort of energy to the stage that was quite soothing and
created an excited yet calm atmosphere. He portrayed this through his body language with
a slouched back and always being very relaxed while performing. The costumes he uses
are quite similar however they are all uniquely different. It is quite interesting and exciting to
see the difference between his costumes from one performance to another.
“Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (Music Video).” Video File, 2:43. YouTube. Posted by
gaza45454545 channel, December 26, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk
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This is the infamous music video of one of his hit songs, Jailhouse Rock. This showcases
not only the song, however, his attitude through the way he dances and his fashion. He is
quite an edgy person, dressed with a leather jacket however really known how to pair his
dance moves to the song. There is also a sign of modernism included in his video because
if this was put out now, it may still become a great hit. Furthermore, the song is written
really well and it shows the style in which he liked to portray his feelings into. It is jazzy and
upbeat where it is also easy to dance to.
“Elvis Presley - “Love Me Tender” (Live 1970).” Video File, 4:36. YouTube. Posted by Tania
Vasileva channel, December 26, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeTurYZuY4A
Love Me Tender is one of the songs written and performed by Elvis Presley. This shows
him performing it and shows the body language he used to do so.
Websites:
Presley, Elvis. “Elvis Presley Quotes.” BrainyQuote. Last Modified 2018. Accessed November 5,
2018. https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/elvis_presley
This is website showcases the different quotes that Elvis had said. He spoke with wisdom
and commonly advised his fans to follow in wise steps. Through his quotes, he shows a
sense of maturity thus showing a good role model to his fans. An example of one of his
quotes, acknowledging his fans, said, “Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has
blessed me.” He refers to himself as a blessed person which shows his faith in God and
how he depended on God throughout his life.
Wood, Jenniffer M. “20 Memorable Elvis Presley Quotes.” MentalFloss. Last Modified August 16,
2018. Accessed November 3, 2018.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/90653/20-memorable-elvis-presley-quotes
This is a collection of quotes that were said by Elvis Presley. Although he was in the
spotlight, his words were still wise which is a common misconception of people who are in
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the spotlight. Elvis always spoke firmly and with passion. Fortunately, this article examined
the quotes that he said and classified them into what they were about. All the quotes were
said by him and were said in the time when he was alive.
Pictures:
hotograph. Unknown. Wallpaper Abyss.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The King Elvis Presley! P
https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=590217
This picture is a picture, in black and white, showing Elvis Presley kneeling on one knee
while on a stage. We can see the way Elvis liked to engage with his fans during shows and
how passionate he was about his music. Through the website, you will be able to see this
picture is used to show our readers what he looked like and to match the aesthetic of our
website.
hotograph. 1948.
Everett Collection. Elvis at approximately 9 years old. P
https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/3-elvis-presley-pbdelpr_ec032_h.jpeg?quality=85
&w=432
This picture shows a young Elvis Presley when he was 9 years old. This picture is used on
our website within our timeline. We can show, visually, what Elvis looked like as he was
growing up in Tupelo.
hotograph. May
Marshutz, Roger. Elvis Presley at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis in May 1956. P
1956. Time. https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/elvis-in-heart-america-03.jpg
This is a picture of Elvis in the Ellis Auditorium. Like many pictures, it is in black and white.
He looks quite intoxicated in this picture but fans must have been attracted to this because
he was looking quite suspicious. Nevertheless, this photograph was used on our website to
show the more natural side of Elvis as this shows him without greased and slicked hair with
a simple oversized suit outfit.
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RCA Victor. Hound Dog. Art Cover. 1956.
https://recordsale.de/en/artists/elvis-presley/albums/hound-dog
This is the art cover of a successful song of Elvis’s called Hound Dog. This song came out
in 1956 and gained a lot of fans.
inyl Cover. Unknown.

RCA Victor. Jailhouse Rock 2 Vinyl. V
https://www.elvisnews.com/images/coverart/big/vinyl-jailhouse-rock-2.png
As well as the CD, there is also a vinyl of Jailhouse Rock. This was produced by the RCA
Victor Records company.
Unknown. A young Elvis Presley - who died 41 years ago on August 16 - signs autographs for a
crowd of fans after being spotted while out in Memphis, the United States, on December 11, 1956.
Photograph. December 11, 1956. SCMP.
https://cdn4.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/images/methode/2018/08/13/8fc
80e3a-9ae9-11e8-9a20-262028f49e8a_1280x720_154817.jpg?itok=p9dSzne5
From this, we can see Elvis in the middle of signing autographs on top of a car, however,
taking a glance at the camera. He was swarmed with fans while near his car and they were
asking for his autograph. Can be seen on our website.
rt Cover. 1961.
Unknown. Can’t Help Falling In Love Special Release. A
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Can%27t_Help_Falling_In_Love_Special_Release.j
pg
One of his most popular songs is ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’. This picture shows the cover
art for the special release of the song. The song explains about how madly in love you can
be with someone that regardless of what they do it’s almost compulsory to love them.
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Unknown. Elvis Birth Certificate. Document. 1935.
https://elvispresleynews.com/wp-content/uploads/BirthCertificateSmall.jpg
This is the birth certificate of Elvis Presley. It is featured on our timeline, symbolising his
birth as this is evidence for his existence. For people to know when he was born, this was
vital as it provides the vital information.
hotograph. 1940 - 1941.

Unknown. Elvis First grade Photo. P
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/18/7f/fc/187ffc84296f3a67b38949600548fce3.jpg
This is a school picture of Elvis that came from the 1st grade. His education was in East
Tupelo Consolidated School. This picture can also be seen on our site.
Unknown. Elvis gets his first guitar. Photograph. January 8, 1945.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.timetoast.com/public/uploads/photos/6173839/guitar_1_.jpg?147728
0988
This was the infamous guitar that Elvis got for his birthday. The story behind this was that
he came from a poor family that couldn’t afford a lot. What he actually wanted for his
birthday was a rifle or bicycle but his parents could not afford it. Thus, his parents bought
him a guitar which sparked his musical interest.
Unknown. Elvis Presley Died On Toilet. Photograph. Unknown. artimagesfrom.com.
http://img.timeinc.net/time/2007/all_time_a_100/at100_tout.jpg
Picture of Elvis Presley holding a microphone and looking down.
Unknown. Elvis Presley First Album. Cover Art. March 1956.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f5/Elvis_Presley_LPM-1254_Album_Cover.jpg
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This is a picture of Elvis’s first album that came out by RCA Victor records in 1956. This
album gained him a lot of fans and recognition. It is one of the things that allowed him to
gain fame which means it was very momentous.
Unknown. Elvis presley Hyves Krabbles. Photograph. October 12, 1974. Krabel Plaatjes.
http://www.krabbelplaatjes.nl/krabbels/beroemde-mensen/elvis-presley/krabbels-elvis-presley-7000
15.jpg
This is a picture of Elvis singing on stage while holding his guitar. His iconic black hair is
slicked black and he wears his usual sequined suits. This was taken at a concert of his at
Lake Tahoe.
Unknown. Elvis Presley nowornever. Art Cover. 1960
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/01/Elvis_presley_nowornever.jpg
Now or never is one of Elvis’s hit songs. This picture is the cover art for the song that was
released in 1960.
hotograph. 1956.
Unknown. Elvis Presley Recording. P
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTCvDxcW0AEyhrU.jpg
A picture of Elvis holding a guitar while at an RCA recording studio. His hair is quite flipped
up and he is in a quite natural look compared to his flamboyant stage looks.
Unknown. Elvis Presley 1942. Photograph. 1942. Elvis Presley Music Australia.
https://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/img/elvis/childhood/elvis-presley-1942.jpg
This picture is used on our website to show what Elvis looked like at the tender age of 7
before fame. He was a very innocent and sky kid which is evident through this picture.
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dvertisement. 1956.
Unknown. RCA Victor advertisement. A
https://www.elvis-atouchofgold.com/wp-content/uploads/Elvis_1956_Record_Ad_LPM-1254_stand
ee_A.jpg
This is a cardboard standee which shows Elvis Presley singing while playing the guitar.
This can be seen on our website. This was supposed to be put on top of record store
shelves or on countertops. Behind this photograph, there is a triangle shape which
reinforces this poster. It allows it to be put on flat surfaces. This is thought to be
manufactured by RCA Victor in 1956 for the release of his first album.
hotograph. 1986.
Unknown. Sam Phillips working with Elvis. P
https://www.rockhall.com/sites/default/files/styles/header_image_portrait/public/samphillips_001.jpg
?itok=zkJ4KiZJ
Sam Phillips was one of the musicians that Elvis was paired with to record while at Sun
Records. They are pictured, Sam Phillips (left) and Elvis Presley (right) with Sam helping
Elvis on the guitar. This picture is shown on our website to tell our readers about Sam
Phillips.
hotograph. 1950s.
Unknown. Vernon and Elvis in the 1950s. P
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/5f/f4/9c/5ff49c79ab9583c7dd8d5635bcb25d38.jpg
A picture of Elvis and his father, Vernon during the 1950s. They are pictured side by side
both wearing ties and jackets.
Unknown. “JAILHOUSE ROCK” Elvis Presley, MGM, 1957, I.V. Photograph. 1957. IMDB.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU5ODAwMjA4NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzEzNT
AwMw@@._V1_.jpg
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This Elvis Presley picture is quite iconic. It is a candid picture of him dancing in a striped
shirt, jacket and pants. The purpose of this picture was to promote his single, “Jailhouse
Rock”. This is the same clothes that he wore in the music video.
Secondary Resources
Admin. “The Most Horrifying Marriages of All Time.” Weirdly Odd. Last Modfied Augst 27, 2013.
Accessed November 8, 2018.
This websited describes Elvis’ marrigae as on of the most ‘horrifying’. His marriage was
solely based on him and his wife, Priscilla Presley would be listen to Elvis all the time, thus
losing herself. Some people say that the marriage was more of a press conference,
because she would never earn the maount of love and respect she had for him. Priscilla
decided to file a divorce and after his death, she felt as if she could’ve done something to
save him. This webist also includes us with a picture that is used in our website.
Andres, Travis M. “Sixty years ago, Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. He was never the
same.” The Washington Post. Last Modified March 22, 2018. Accessed November 3, 2018.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/22/sixty-years-ago-elvis-presley-w
as-drafted-into-the-army-he-was-never-the-same/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5db83667f4a5
A two year period of his life, was when he was in the US Army. His service for the US didn’t
last long but it reportedly changed him. This was a dark period in his life, as he lost his
mother and he was starting the journey of drug addiction. He was drafted into the army in
1957 and chose to serve as a regular soldier even though he held a lot of fame. Lots of
people expected him to goof off and not take the army seriously. This was a common
misconception of him however he took the army very seriously.
Ankeny, Jason. “Elvis Presley.” All Movie. Last Modified unknown. Accessed November 5, 2018.
https://www.allmovie.com/artist/p107032
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This is a general biography of Elvis Presley. It notes the different records and film that were
made in order to create fame. Lots of movies were named within the biography. In 1970s
Presley returned to his career of live performances. Though this, his popularity skyrocketed
and he was able to gain lots of fans. Years of drugs were also present and this lead to his
death.
Asay, Paul. “The complex Christian legacy of Elvis Presley.” Aleteia. Last Modified August 18,
2018. Accessed October 11, 2018.
https://aleteia.org/2018/08/18/the-complex-christian-legacy-of-elvis/
As well a being a worldwide singer, Elvis was also famous because of the amount of faith
he had in God however he couldn’t surrender to his God. Elvis left a legacy whereby he
pays a lot of his talent to his God. Within his childhood, he already started creating a tight
relationship with God and his faith grew as his relationship grew. His relationship with God
was very conflicted because of the many temptations he endured during his life which held
him back from surrendering his life to God.
Biography.com Editors. “Elvis Presley Biography.” A&E Television Networks. Last Modified August
16 2018. Accessed October 11, 2018. https://www.biography.com/people/elvis-presley-9446466
Elvis Presley lived a difficult life with lots of obstacles that he had to overcome.
Nevertheless, he was still able to rise and influence a generation of the youth. He was able
to make music that was depreciated and he brought it to the white mainstream community.
With the use of this website, we are able to understand the different hardships he went
through in his life. Although his life was short, we observe that he was able to influence a
mass amount of people and change his community.
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Catcher, Jess. “From Tragedy To Triumph: 22 of The Biggest Moments In Elvis Presley’s Life.”
LittleThings. Last Modified August 15, 2017. Accessed November 1, 2018.
https://www.littlethings.com/elvis-presley-life-biggest-moments/
With the topic of ‘Triumph and Tragedy’, we needed to closely monitor the greatest
moments of his life and how he evolved throughout his years. When he was a born, his
family already witnessed a tragedy when his twin brother, Jesse Garon was stillborn. The
amount of heartbreak and hardships his family and himself, as an individual, were
unimaginable. A big supporter of him was God and I believe that if he didn’t create a
relationship, built of faith, there would be other paths for him in life.
Connor, Laura. “Elvis Presley’s fiancee tells of chilling moment she found star slumped on the
bathroom floor 40 years ago.” Mirror. Last Modified August 16, 2017. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/elvis-presleys-fiancee-tells-chilling-10999871
Elvis was found on the floor of his bathroom by his fiancee at the time, Ginger Alden. She
was looking for him just after she woke little did she know that he would be lying down on
the bathroom with no pulse. When she walked into the bathroom, she described her body
as paralysed and she was not able to move. After calling his name for a while, she was
quite worried and started to touch his body in order to try and find a pulse. Her worries
began to grow where she then picked up the nearest phone and ordered his closest family
members to his mansion. Unfortunately, his daughter, Lisa, witnessed him in this state on
the floor. This article shows the perspective of Ginger Alden we notice that they only met 10
months earlier and their whole lives had become about each other. Ginger had dedicated
her whole life to him and was not expecting this tragedy to happen.
Darrisaw, Michelle. “WATCH: Priscilla Presley on Why She Divorced Elvis Presley.” Southern
Living. Last Modified 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.
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https://www.southernliving.com/culture/celebrities/priscilla-presley-discusses-life-with-elvis-end-mar
riage
Priscilla Presley was the first wife to Elvis Presley however they later divorced. The reason
why is stated in this article. It is reported that Priscilla lost herself and her identity while
being married to him. Living his life meant losing hers and the world pressures on their
relationship were too much for her to handle. She met Elvis at such a young age (14) as he
was serving in the U.S Army for her father in West Germany. This is how they were
introduced to each other. Little did she know, that they would be married for 6 years
starting on May 1, 1967. Elvis formed an inner circle in Graceland and Priscilla never felt as
she was apart of him as they were never eating out because Elvis wanted to escape the
paparazzi. They always left some mystery in their relationship, this was that Priscilla would
never show herself without makeup or without clothes on. She made an effort to keep their
marriage as personal as she could but in the effort of doing this, their marriage was ruined.
Davies, Hannah J. “Fit for the king: Elvis Presley’s fashion legacy - in pictures.” The Guardian. Last
Modified August 23, 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2018/aug/23/fit-for-the-king-elvis-presleys-fashion-leg
acy-in-pictures
This is a collection of pictures that show the different fashion statements that he pulled off
during his time. It shows how his fashion has progressed over time and how this has been
affected by his fame. From analysing this, it is apparent that over time he became more
lavish and started to wear more pop outfits. This is what made him more recognisable.
Even though he had entered the world of luxury and fame he still dials it down when he
does album covers for songs that have a different and more chill vibe to it.
Deol, Tarandeep. “Elvis Presley’s Impact on Pop Culture and Society.” Blog.uta. Last Modified
February 19, 2015. Accessed October 24, 2018.
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https://blog.uta.edu/popcult/2015/02/19/elvis-presley%E2%80%99s-impact-on-pop-culture-and-soc
iety/#.W9qYmXozbR3
To this day, we still hear mentions throughout the media of Elvis Presley because of how he
changed the music industry. His songs are frequently being covered and through this, his
legacy lives on. As an individual, he has changed the American culture and society with his
looks, attitude and the way he changed lives. He was able to break racial barriers through
music, uniting both of the races (white and black) so that there would not be any violence
and so they could genuinely enjoy his music without any disagreements.
Doll, Susan. “Elvis Presley Biography.” HowStuffWorks. Last Modified July 11, 2007. Accessed
November 1, 2018. https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/elvis-presley-biography38.htm
Although this is a biography page, this page focuses on most of his career rather than his
general life. It shows the number of records he has and how his songs rose to fame. The
big break for him was when his first album sold 500,000 copies within the first week of it
being released. It shows the amount of influence that he had and how many people adored
him. Unfortunately, throughout the last few years of his life, his music seemed to decline.
His health and career were severely affected by his personal problems. During this time, his
music did not have the same vibe however the change of genre that he participated in was
crucial to his fans.
Editors, TheFamousPeople.com. “Elvis Presley Biography.” TheFamousPeople.com. Last Modified
April 4, 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/elvis-aaron-presley-1337.php
This website provides us with the critical facts that we need to know about Elvis however
they are general. It notes that Elvis commonly performed with an energy of erotic
movements. Even though he was an icon and he broke racial barriers, he was a
controversial man because of this. He did not continue with the mainstream ideologies on
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racism back in the days where segregation was evident. During his early life, he attended a
church where he found musical inspiration. He was active in the church and was included in
the choir. With the support of his church, the pastor gave him some brief lessons so that he
could develop his skills playing the guitar. His uncle also helped him in lessons.
Elvis Australia. “Forty-five years ago, Elvis made history in Hawaii.” Elvis Australia. Last Modified
January 14, 2018. Accessed November 7, 2018.
https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/forty-five-years-ago-elvis-made-history-in-hawaii.shtml
Aloha from Hawaii was the first concert to be broadcast around the world, by a solo artist.
Aloha from Hawaii was in 1973. Previous to this, 1972 and 1973, were years with positive
events in Elvis’s life. Lots of concerts came in 1972, which was actually supposed to be the
date of Aloha from Hawaii. His managers felt that it would be too close to the releasing of
his documentary, “Elvis on Tour.” The concerts still happened but the Hawaii concert was
on January 14, 1973. In order to promote the concert, there were two press conferences
that happened, one in Las Vegas and one in Hawaii Hilton Village.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland. “Achievements.” Graceland.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed
October 24, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/achievements.aspx
Elvis did not also involve himself in the music industry however in the film industry too. He
received great awards out of this. There has been more than one billion records sold by him
which is more than anyone in the record industry. During a period of time, he was also one
of Hollywood's best actors with one of the highest paying actors too. He often made
television appearances on the silver screen and was also involved in many films. Lastly, he
had three network specialities are still one of the most highly rated specials of all time.
Elvis Presley's Graceland. “Early Childhood.” Graceland.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed
October 30, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/elvisearlychildhood.aspx
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When Elvis was a child, he wasn’t born into a very privileged and wealthy family. His family
went through a lot of hardships with one of the most tremendous ones being a stillborn son.
His childhood was very influential in the context of his music. You can frequently hear him
saying that gospel was his favourite genre and this is what opened him up to the music
industry. Although his family was very large they were very close and would be classified to
the working class in society. His parents were very devoted to him and surrounded their life
around Elvis, being as he was an only child. Because of the lack of money that his parents,
Vernon and Gladys Presley, they were only able to afford a guitar for his birthday which
eventually sparked his successful music career.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland. “Elvis Presley and the Grammy Awards.” Graceland. Last Modified
February 12, 2016. Accessed November 8, 2018.
This article gives us the details of What was Elvis’ experience at the Grammy awards in
1959. This was the first Grammy awards and this meant that his other hit songs could not
be nominated however he won for the song, “A Fool Such as I”. Year after year, Elvis
continued to be nominated for the Grammys because of his immaculate songs. He won 3
Grammys and these were all for gospel songs.
Elvis Presley's Graceland. “Quick Facts.” Graceland.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed October
31, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/quickfacts.aspx
This is a collection of facts about Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley was not only a Rock n Roll
artist, however, but he also fell into a lot of genres including, country, gospel, rockabilly and
R&B. From this, we know that Elvis was a very versatile artist which made him easily liked.
Lots of people could listen to his music even if they were not a rock fan. His music suited all
of his fans and this is what made him heavily liked internationally. Adding to the music
industry, he starred in 31 feature films and 2 concert documentaries. His fans didn’t only
need to listen to his music however they were able to watch him in their favourite movies.
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With his music, there was a mass of 1 billion records sold worldwide. All in all, through the
music he won 3 Grammy awards, however, this was all through gospel music.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland. “1954 - 1957.” Graceland.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed October
24, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/1954_1957.aspx
This website focuses closely on the years of 1954 to 1957. This was a very momentous
time in his life as this was a beginning career and he quickly rose to fame in a small period
of time. At the start of 1954, he was still balancing his personal jobs, in order to support his
family and his music. He had a lot of connection which connected to him with lots of
musicians who supported him throughout his career. By 1956, he already he was already
filming his first movie and making multiple television appearances. In 1957, he was also
able to purchase his first mansion, commonly known as Graceland, where he spent his first
Christmas with his family.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland. “50 Years Ago: Elvis and Priscilla Say ‘I Do’” Graceland.com. Last
Modified April 26, 2017. Accessed October 11, 2018.
https://www.graceland.com/blog/50-years-ago-elvis-and-priscilla-say-i-do/
With the fame that Elvis retained, it was quite surprising that his service with Priscilla was
quite small with only his close friends and family showing up. Elvis was in the US Army and
was stationed in Germany where he eventually met Priscilla. Priscilla ended up moving to
the US following Elvis and finishing high school in Memphis. He proposed to her on
Christmas Eve 1966 by presenting a ring by the jeweller Harry Levitch. The story of his
marriage is essential in his life as they later divorced and caused trouble in his personal life.
English, Davis. “Elvis Presley | September 1-3, 1956 Recording Sessions.” Elvis Presley Music
Australia. Last Modified 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1956-september-1-3.html
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This website follows the first time Elvis Presley went to the recording studio. He would then
go to this recording studio often for the next 10 years. This took place from September 1 - 3
in the year 1956. This was at the Radio Recorders and some of his cousins came to watch
the reserved Elvis recording session. This website closely monitors the actions of Presley
and then listing the songs that he recorded and how he performed this in the studio. The
songs that were recorded would then appear on his first album
Espinoza, Joshua. “Chuck D Has Some Grim Predictions About the Future of the U.S.” Complex.
Last Modified February 1, 2018. Accessed November 8, 2018.
https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/chuck-d-rolling-stone-interview-on-american-politcs-vh1-p
ilates
Chuck D was a harsh critic of Elvis. This website gives us apicture of him in order to tell our
readers who he is. He was not a supporter of the icon status that Elvis withheld due to the
fact that it made lots of people not matter. He didn’t beleive in that in his morals and he
deeply beleived that everyone should be taken into an account.
Fontenot, Robert. “Funeral of The King of Rock and Rock.” ThoughtCo. Last Modified August 19,
https://www.thoughtco.com/details-of-elvis-presleys-funeral-2522426
The funeral of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, was a huge event. His hometown
showed a mass amount of mourning periods while people came to honour him with flowers
outside his Graceland mansion. An immense amount of love was shown and this meant
that there was a huge amount of security present. President Carter had to order 300
National Troops in order to aid his family and keep the area in order. Elvis was buried next
to his mother in Forest Hill cemetery. It was estimated that 80,000 people were present in
his ceremony and large amounts of lining and flowers were lined up following his burial.
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Friedwald, Will. “Frank Sinatra at 100: A Look Back at the Legend’s Breakthrough Album ‘Songs
for Swingin’ Lovers’ (Exclusice Book Excerpt)” Billboard. Last Modified December 12, 2015.
Frank Sinatra was a brutal critic to Elvis. He frequently commented that his music was
deplorable and he didn’t have any trainining therefore he couldn’t become a singer. His
critiscm had no sympathy for the many tragedies in his life, it intended to hurt him. This
websit allows us to have a picture of Frank Sinatra to pair with out quote about it.
Gettings, John. “Elvis’s Legacy.” Infoplease. Last Modified 2017. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://www.infoplease.com/elviss-legacy
Long gone, Elvis leaves a legacy. A legacy noticed by many people who weren’t even born
at the time of his death. He is still recognisable even though he has left us a long time ago.
In 2002, there was a Nike world cup ad that showcased a remix of one of his original songs.
His songs are widely enjoyed by many people even though the music industry has changed
immensely after he passed. The song was re-released and proceeded to go #1 on charts
across European countries including Great Britain. In this day and age, people will create
fan bases and accounts for their ‘idols’. Elvis has over 400 active fan clubs worldwide. He
has created a huge fan base without even his presence necessary. He has come to the
third generation of fans and is still swaying them away with his old music. He could be
blamed for creating American Pop Culture which we encounter in most of our daily lives.
Greene, Andy. “Flashback: Elvis Presley’s ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ Marks His Finally Truly Great
Moment.” RollingStone. Last Modified July 31, 2018. Accessed November 3, 2018.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/flashback-elvis-presleys-aloha-from-hawaii-marks-
his-final-truly-great-moment-705310/
During the last few years of his life, fans argue that his live shows were sloppy and were not
exhilarating as they usually were. This is because he was often drugged and intoxicated
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and couldn’t make the whole night without collapsing. It is debatable however his truly great
moment before his death was the Aloha From Hawaii concert that was broadcasted via
satellite on January 14th, 1973. This took place in Hawaii and started with a hit song,
“Burning Love”. This was the last song that reached the top 10. At a young age of 38, he
was already exposed to an addiction to painkillers and sleeping pills. Following the Aloha
From Hawaii c oncert, he grew this addiction more. Lots of hospital journeys were necessary
and lots of attempts to detoxify him were made but they all failed.
Hanson, Alan. “ “Hound Dog” on ’56 Berle Show Was Elvis’s Top R&R Moment.” Elvis History
Blog. Last Modified October 2010. Accessed November 5, 2018.
http://www.elvis-history-blog.com/elvis-milton-berle.html
Elvis had lots of moments where he would perform songs with excellence however in many
eyes his best Rock and Roll moment was on June 5, 1956. It was on Milton Berle's
televised show. The audience was familiar with him and he came to perform with his normal
sexually charged self.
Harpaz, Dan. “Elvis Presley timeline.” World History Project. Last Modified 2018. Accessed
November 7, 2018. https://worldhistoryproject.org/1935/1/8/elvis-presley-is-born
This is a timeline of Elvis Presley's life. It highlights the main musical moments in his life. As
a young child, he participated in a singing contest which was actually his first public
performance. This was on October 3, 1945. He was dressed as a cowboy and was so small
that he had to stand on a chair in order to reach the mic that was on the stage. He came in
fifth and the prize was $5 and a free ticket to all rides. On July 18, 1953, he recorded his
first songs, “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” which was a belated
birthday to his mother.
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Hlavaty, Craig. “See how the world reacted to Elvis Presley’s death this week in 1977.” Chron. Last
Modified August 16, 2017. Accessed November 1, 2018.
https://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Elvis-Presley-Vintage-Memphis-Funeral-19
77-11821178.php
The surprise death of Elvis surprised the inhabitants of Memphis. The whole town was left
in mourning with the sudden passing of an influential rock icon. Fans who were in love with
his looks had to feel the pain of watching their first crushes pass without being able to give
him a formal goodbye. In addition, he inspired many of aspiring artists who were now
standing alone in their own light. He was more than a singer, he was an icon and role
model for many generations to come. He inspired lots of music after a decade and more
decades to come.
James. “25 Fun Facts About Elvis Presley, The King Of Rock & Roll.” Heather Jarvis. Last Modified
January 7, 2013. Accessed November 3, 2018.
http://askheatherjarvis.com/blog/25-fun-facts-about-elvis-presley-the-king-of-rock-roll
Lots of things that were included in this website was actually very surprising. Elvis was
known for his dark, greased, black hair however his natural hair colour was actually brown.
The thing he was very famous for was actually artificial for. His hair was vital to complete
his look. Without the gift of the guitar for his birthday, he wouldn’t have pursued a music
career. He actually wanted a rifle however his parents couldn’t afford one which might have
been a troublesome time, however, this helped him in the long run. Although he was a great
singer, he was also rejected from choirs, specifically a church choir called, the Songfellows.
Elvis came from nothing and was still able to become a huge success after multiple
rejections.
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Leaver, David. “Elvis’s Graceland is the second most visited home in the US- even 40 years after
his death.” Quartz. Last Modified August 16, 2017. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://qz.com/1054179/elvis-presleys-death-happened-40-years-ago-what-is-his-legacy/
The Graceland mansion is the mansion that Elvis bought and the mansion where he died.
After 40 years this mansion is one of the most visited places in the US. According to a
survey, 34% of people who visits his mansion are under 30, people who weren’t even born
when he was alive. This due to the fact that parents cherished his music so much that they
bring it down to their children. Children then become huge fans and want to see what his
life was like.
Legacy Staff. “Forever Elvis.” Legacy.com. Last Modified August 17, 2017. Accessed November 1,
2018. http://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/article/forever-elvis
Among other artists, Elvis is extremely unique. He is easily recognised by only one name
which is not very common. The whole world adores him and everyone can recognise him.
Even after his death, his music is still extremely relevant with many people listening to the
old tunes he made. He is a person that has left us but we can still feel his presence through
his relics and his family members that we closely keep an eye on. We can see that Elvis did
not only make music however he touched lives.
Marsh, Dave. “Elvis Presley.” Britannica. Last Modified October 31, 2018. Accessed November 2,
2018. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elvis-Presley
This website gives us an insight into his life, from his early life until his death. It includes the
thoughts from a mass amount of people. They mourned a boy who lived an ‘american
dream’. Even though his death was long gone, the world is still mourning as his Graceland
mansion is one of the most visited places and is a top tourist attraction within the US. It
didn't take long for Elvis to receive a lot of fame as he had changed the music industry
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completely. In addition to the music industry, he was an active participant in the film
industry and received a lot of profit from his movies.
Mastropolo, Frank. “60 years ago: Elvis Presley leaves Sun Records for RCA and becomes rock’s
first superstar.” Ultimate Classic Rock. Last Modified November 21, 2015. Accessed November 7,
2018. http://ultimateclassicrock.com/elvis-presley-leaves-sun-records/
Through Sun Records, Elvis was able to release two songs, “That’s All Right” and “Baby
Lets Play House”. There were a lot of financial pressures which made Sam Phillips, owner
of Sun Records, sell his company to RCA Records. There were also a lot of limitations that
Sun Records had. With the sale of this company, Elvis was given new opportunities so that
he could expand his singing career. There was a growing demand for Presley which Sun
Records could not meet therefore Presley leaving this company was for the better.
Meacham, Jon. “Elvis In the Heart of America.” Time. Last Modified August 10, 2017. Accessed
November 1, 2018. http://time.com/4894995/elvis-in-the-heart-of-america/
This website centres their information on the different perceptions on Elvis and how he has
made a difference in our society even with him not being present in our daily life. He was
recognised by a lot of people and he was the heart of America. Through himself, he was
able to portray the ‘ideal’ America where there would be no segregation and a mix of two
genres was the way to unite people. In this website, it also highlights his whole life and how
the divorce to his wife demolished him. He gained weight and was taking a lot of
prescriptions. Even after his death, this was not the end however it was more of a fresh
beginning seeing how his lack of presence affected everyone.
Nelson, Ken. “Biography for Kids: Elvis Presley.” Ducksters. Last Modified November 2018.
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https://www.ducksters.com/citation.php?title=Biography%20for%20Kids:%20Elvis%20Presley&loca
tion=https://www.ducksters.com/biography/entertainers/elvis_presley.php
There are a lot of biographies on the internet, however, they all focus on different aspects in
his life. This one follows all of the aspects of his life. Specifically, they have highlighted his
relations with Sun Records. This recording studio was owned by Sam Phillips, a man in
Memphis. His first time recording with this recording studio, he wrote a song dedicated to
his mother called, “My Happiness.” Sam grew close to Elvis and gave him the advice to
joined with some local musicians to record some songs. One of his top hits was a song
called, “That’s All Right”. This song was made when Sam Phillips was not impressed with
the songs being produced by Elvis and the local musicians. They were taking a break and
Elvis started playing around; an old blues song. He put his twist and edge to it, therefore, it
became his own. When the song came out, he started to receive fame and started
performing at some shows.
Pettinger, Tejvan. “Elvis Presley Biography.” Biography Online. Last Modified January 10, 2018.
Accessed November 2, 2018. https://www.biographyonline.net/music/elvis-presley.html
This is a biography of his life. In his life, he became an influential icon of a whole generation
and definitely to upcoming generations that can learn from his actions. Unexpectedly, his
confidence did not come from his younger years as he was reported to be a very shy child.
He was not keen on doing public performance furthermore, he did not start performing until
an older age. With luck, he had a natural talent. This was that he was able to learn the
guitar and other instruments without any formal method of teaching. His love for music took
over himself as when he was in high school, he didn’t show any interest in school rather he
was engrossed in the music world. His look started coming out from this year which would
later be a trademark of Elvis.
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Rosenberg, Jennifer. “Elvis Presley - Biography.” ThoughtCo. Last Modified August 23, 2018.
Accessed November 2, 2018. https://www.thoughtco.com/elvis-presley-profile-1779499
Elvis’s life was full of ups and downs, from the day he was born to the day of his death.
When he was born, he was born into a modest and humble family. They did not have much
and his parents made sure to provide Elvis with the primary necessities he needed. His
mother, Gladys Presley, delivered one stillborn child and fell very ill, to the point where she
had to go to the hospital. Due to this, she was unable to deliver any more children. His
mother suffered a lot by his father, Vernon, being sentenced to three years in prison for the
crime of forgery. Gladys could not support her son, therefore, she was forced to move in
with her relatives. This was the first move out of a lot. As well as guitar, Elvis learned to play
the piano whilst in church. As we can see, the church had a huge influence on the
beginnings of his music career as without them he wouldn’t be introduced to musical
instruments and how to utilise them within songs.
Shu-Shi. “25 Rare Facts About Elvis Presley You Didn’t Know.” lucky voice. Last Modified June 21,
https://www.luckyvoicekaraoke.com/blog/25-rare-facts-about-elvis-presley-you-didnt-know/
We would usually stick to general facts but we also wanted to know some unusual yet
interesting facts about him. He was a great singer and was known internationally, however,
he only had 5 concerts abroad from the US. The concerts that were not in the US were
actually in Canada when he was there for a 3-day tour in 1957. It is a quite common fact
that Elvis was a firm believer in so it is no surprise that he actively wore a cross, the Star of
David and a Hebrew Chai around his neck. Presumably, he wore this for good luck and to
prevent evil from getting to them as this is the main stigma of wearing these symbols. As a
tribute from the late Freddie Mercury, Freddie actually wrote a song called, “Crazy Little
Thing Called Love.” to honour Elvis. It only took 10 minutes to write the song.
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Steele, Jim. “Why Elvis Presley is called ‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.’” Heritage Auctions. Last
Modified December 3, 2014. Accessed November 2, 2018.
https://blog.ha.com/2014/12/elvis-presley-king-rock-roll/
Elvis is commonly known as The King of Rock n Roll but what was the reason for this. This
article gives us insight on why he was called this and so commonly known for this title. His
first song, “That’s All Right” really changed everyone’s perceptions of rock and made the
genre very popular among people. The song was the spark for this title, however, as an
individual, he was the person who became the King. There are multiple reasons behind this
title. The first being, he is a person who was unique because he was able to move from
different music genres so easily without fans questioning. All the genres he contributed
would then combine all into one: Rock ‘n’ Roll. Additionally, his whole look was sporting a
Rock and Roll anthem. He was able to pull off an iconic look and also pairing it with an
attitude that dragged in people.
Timmons, Greg. “The Death of the ‘King’: Remembering Elvis, 40 Years Later.” Biography.com.
Last Modified August 15, 2017. Accessed November 1, 2018.
https://www.biography.com/news/elvis-presley-death-40-years-later
Elvis’s death was an end to a chapter. Multiple news stories were short and concise within
the early hours of his death leaving people with confusion. At such a young age, Elvis has
pronounced death and the population of the US could not believe it. The story of how he
died of a heart attack while consuming pharmaceutical drugs was highly doubted because
the president of the time, President Richard Nixon, had just gifted him a badge from the
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
Unknown. “Elvis Presley.” Online Highways LLC. Last Modified unknown. Accessed November 5,
2018. https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3784.html
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Elvis Presley lived a life worth remembering. Starting at Sun Records, he first recorded two
demos as a belated birthday present to his mother. When the head and assistant of the
recording studio, they tried to find another ballad singer. When these two were joined up,
the session did not work out well however he got paired up with two local musicians who
would then continue to assist him in recordings. Sun Records set some restrictions with
Elvis and he felt limited with this. He proceeded to sign a deal with RCA Records in
November 1956. At that time, there was a compulsory two year US Army service. Elvis
received the draft while in Memphis. Although he was wealthy at the time, he did not
receive any special treatment when he had to serve. Usually, wealthy people avoided this
but he continued to sail to Germany and was treated as an ordinary soldier.
Unknown. “Elvis Presley Biography.” Notable Biographies. Last Modified 2018. Accessed October
24, 2018. https://www.notablebiographies.com/Pe-Pu/Presley-Elvis.html
In order to understand the life of Elvis Presley, the use of a biography is vital. As well as
being an amazing singer, Elvis was also able to become a successful actor. His singing
career was, however, more famous with Sun Records being his record label. While working
as a truck driver, he quickly was signed to Sun Records where he recorded his first song
which sold more than twenty thousand copies. The genre of music that he worked in was
surely rock but occasionally went to country music. He was the person who created rock ‘n’
roll with none of his music really fitting into only one genre. By mixing the two genres he
was passionate in, he was able to open the eyes of many people and create a huge impact
on American culture.
Unknown. “How did Elvis Presley Die?” Your Dictionary. Last Modified August 15, 2013. Accessed
October 11, 2018. http://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/how-did-elvis-presley-die.html
Elvis Presley’s death was tragic and it affected many amounts of people. His death was due
to an overdose of drugs which is really common in nowadays, however, this links back to
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his Christianity as a person devoting his life to God would not consume this potentially
dangerous substance. After being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced death and the
reason behind this was cardiac arrhythmia. Even before his death, he experienced
numerous amount of hospitalization periods and was already not in a healthy state.
Unknown. “The Tragedy of Elvis Presley’s Final Years and What Really Happened to His Fortune.”
Vorply. Last Modified February 9, 2017. Accessed October 10, 2018.
http://www.vorply.com/celebrity/list/the-final-ears-of-elvis-presley/
Throughout Elvis’s career, he amassed a lot of money and his fortune will be forever
famous. This website gives us an insight into the major events of his life and how he
received his well-renowned fortune. His final years were filled with lots of tragedies and this
amounted into his unfortunate death. With his fortune, he left most of it to his daughter,
however, there was some corruption within his team. His own manager, Tom Parker,
drained a lot of his money and was undoubtedly overpaid.
Unknown. “What is Elvis Presley’s Legacy?” The Little Vegas Chapel. Last Modified May 11, 2018.
Accessed November 1, 2018. https://www.thelittlevegaschapel.com/what-is-elvis-presleys-legacy/
Despite the fact that Elvis Presley is not alive, he still left a legacy in many forms. Not only
affecting the Music industry he also affected other musicians. To this day, his music has
lived on and is evident within the different styles of music we have today. A large band that
he influenced massively is The Beatles. They have acknowledged Elvis as well as many
other artists. Several cover and remixes have been made of his numerous songs and they
are played at worldwide events internationally.
Unterberger, Richie. “Elvis Presley.” AllMusic.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed November 2,
2018. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/elvis-presley-mn0000180228/biography
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Elvis was not only a singer but he was also a revolutionary man. He was the first to fuse
country and blues music. This is known as Rockabilly. He was based in this genre but he
knew in order to be successful he had to participate in the different genres of music to
target a larger demographic. Some of his songs fit into the genre of pop, gospel, bluegrass
and operatic schmaltz. In the 50’s his music definitely portrayed basic rock and roll and he
performed this with a contagious sexual presence that he would bring to the stage. He was
iconic and easily recognisable throughout the world. The number of movies he had made
and singles he had released made him more of an idol rather than just an artist. His music
gets the different genres as he moved to Memphis as a young child and was opened up to
southern music where he gets a lot of his inspiration from.
Wikipedia Editors. “Rockabilly.” Wikipedia. Last Modified October 13, 2018. Accessed October 27,
2018. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockabilly
This term was used to show what Elvis Presley invented, a mix of rhythm and blues. This
was especially popular in the South, where Elvis grew up and it was enjoyed by all the
people in the US, specifically. it is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll and is usually
referred to ‘classic’ rock and roll.
Wilson, Christine. “Elvis Presley: The Early Years.” HistoryNow. Last Modified January 2007.
http://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/articles/32/elvis-presley-the-early-years
This website outlines the early life of Elvis Presley. He was born into a very poor family,
however, this was not unusual because times were especially hard in the South. It was very
hard for his family to earn money because this was the time where the US was
experiencing The Great Depression. When Elvis started school, he was seen as a ‘sweet
and average’ student by his teacher. He first started his guitar lessons at his church during
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this time. In 1948, his family decided to move to Memphis. This was an extremely good time
for him to move because the World War was over and the US was optimistic.
Videos:
“Do you know who the King of Rock N Roll is? It’s Elvis Presley! (History for kids).” Video File,
3:15. YouTube. Posted by Educational Videos for Students (Cartoons on Bullying, Leadership &
More) channel, July 4, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2ljSKn1LlM
Instead of always having a biography with real pictures, this one is with animations and is
specifically targeted to kids. By watching this, we are able to know the general facts during
his whole life. He attended church frequently, as a child, which was where his first musical
inspiration came from. When in high school, he won his talent show in Memphis while
studying at Humes High School. His first single came out in 1954, and it was called, “That’s
All Right.” He then performed this frequently and rose to fame. Entering the movie industry,
he signed a deal with Paramount Pictures which makes him recognisable from movies.
“Elvis Presley Biography | Elvis Presley Legacy.” Video File, 3:11. YouTube. Posted by
ElvisPresleyBIograph channel, July 23, 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9INUDqmrWU
This video explains the life of Elvis Presley, however, accompanied by pictures. It notes that
Elvis Presley musical interest started out very young due to the guitar was given to him as a
present. Even though he has become such a sensation nowadays, during his younger
years, he competed in many shows, however, did not always win. He frequently lost. If you
take a look at his look from his adolescent years till his death, his look always had a similar
because of the style of his hair. He would always style it and now this is what makes him
recognisable between other artists. Lots of people know him because of his signature look,
including his hair.
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“Life and Career of Elvis Presley.” Video File, 6:06. YouTube. Posted by WatchMojo.com channel,
August 15, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8QuIjQ7hE
This video summarises the life and career of Elvis Presley. After high school, he was
discovered by Sun Records and proceeded to record with them. They were specifically
looking for a white man that could portray the black blue music and bring it to the white
community. When doing this, he worked with to musicians who then played with him on
radio and television shows. Elvis Presley frequently appeared on television shows and
received a lot of fame on the countless amounts of performances he did on them. He was
associated with the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ often. He continued to wow his fans by starring in
movies and coming out with an immense amount of enjoyable songs.
‘The Lives of Elvis and his Family.” Video File, 4:44. YouTube. Posted by Elvisfannie channel,
January 13, 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N226xw694nc
This video focuses on the family of Elvis Presley. It starts with him as a baby and even
pictures his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley. His first wife, Priscilla Presley, is spotted
holding their baby daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. There are also a few pictures of his
daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. In addition to this, there are pictures of him in high school and
him during concerts and in the music industry.
Contemporary Resources:
Khurana, Simran. “Quotes About Elvis Presley.” ThoughtCo. Last Modified May 13, 2017.
Accessed November 6, 2018. https://www.thoughtco.com/quotes-about-elvis-presley-2833517
This is a collection of quotes said about him after his death. Through this, we can see how
loved Elvis was and the many relations he made with people in the spotlight too. We
witness people like Frank Sinatra, President Jimmy Carter and John Lennon, commenting
on their views on Elvis. He was an influential person that touched many people’s lives,
losing him would of been tough on the people near him.
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Newspapers:
Waby, Ross. “HE WAS 42 AND ALONE. KING ELVIS DEAD.” The Sun, August 17, 1977.
http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/external/newselvispresleydead-tl.jpg
This newspaper article talks about the death of Elvis Presley. It mentions the things that
were going on when an ambulance was called in to check the state of Elvis. His doctor,
George Nichopoulos, was in the ambulance while they were rushed to the hospital and he
wouldn’t allow Elvis to die. When arriving at the hospital, the doctor's rebuttal for half an
hour to exclaim the state of Elvis; deceased. The reason behind this was the drug addiction
that he had. Elvis was reportedly taking pills in order to do very simple daily jobs such as
waking up and going to the restroom. He had an addiction and this is what kept his body
going.
Videos:
“Elvis Presley Funeral.” Video File, 2:07. YouTube. Posted by George Vreeland Hill channel, March
23, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjhd94_PgAk
The funeral of Elvis Presley was a huge event for everyone to watch. He came with an
entourage and many fans came to pay respects at his Graceland mansion and at the
cemetery he was buried in. The funeral happened in 1977 and a lot of flowers were given in
order to honour him.
“Elvis Presley: News Report of his death - Aug 16, 1977.” Video File, 2:00. YouTube. Posted by
Joseph Hewes channel, June 5, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gz5wI07Doo
When he died, lots of news stations broadcasted news about it. This is an example of one
of them. They give very brief information about his death with a very ‘dead’ voice. They
follow the news of the death by the highlights of his life: US Army Service, Gifting friends
huge gifts, Personal Life with Priscilla Presley. Not lots of information was known when he
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first died because an autopsy would’ve needed to be done os that the real cause of his
death would be certain.
Pictures:
Gallagher, Caitlin. “12 Photos That Show Just How Memphis (and the World) Mourned When Elvis
Presley Died.” PopSugar. Last Modified April 13, 2018. Accessed November 1, 2018.
https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Elvis-Presley-Funeral-Pictures-43900582
This is a collection of pictures that show the amount of mourning that the world had
because of the death of Elvis Presley. There is some information also given. He was buried
near his mother but then they were both relocated to Graceland. Additionally, the public
viewing of his casket was ordered by his father, Vernon Presley.
Le Garsemeur, Alain. Forest Hill Cemetary. Photograph. 1977
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This is a picture that shows the Forest Hill Cemetery, where Elvis was buried, on the day of
his death. The number of flowers piled in front shows the mass amount of people who loved
him and came to honour him.
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Elvis Presley:

The Man who Moulded Music

Karali channel, May 11, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBBcJJOjXeA

HDElvisPresleyHD channel, July 9, 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eJIdrqKyAo

attention, to this day.

channel, December 30, 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsqwT3oX0rI

intrigued by the smirks that would serenade girls easily.

ELVIS WORLD channel, August 23, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edgz85xKcs0

Ladis channel, October 23, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb0Jmy-JYbA

gaza45454545 channel, December 26, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk

upbeat where it is also easy to dance to.

Vasileva channel, December 26, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeTurYZuY4A

him performing it and shows the body language he used to do so.

how he depended on God throughout his life.

2018. Accessed November 3, 2018.

​ hotograph. Unknown. Wallpaper Abyss.

1956. Time. https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/elvis-in-heart-america-03.jpg

a simple oversized suit outfit.

RCA Victor. ​Hound Dog. ​Art Cover. 1956.

in 1956 and gained a lot of fans.

​ inyl Cover. Unknown.

Victor Records company.

Photograph. December 11, 1956. SCMP.

asking for his autograph. Can be seen on our website.

Unknown. ​Elvis Birth Certificate. ​Document. 1935.

vital as it provides the vital information.

​ hotograph. 1940 - 1941.

Unknown. ​Elvis gets his first guitar. ​Photograph. January 8, 1945.

him a guitar which sparked his musical interest.

Unknown. ​Elvis Presley Died On Toilet. ​Photograph. Unknown. artimagesfrom.com.

Picture of Elvis Presley holding a microphone and looking down.

Unknown. ​Elvis Presley First Album. ​Cover Art. March 1956.

gain fame which means it was very momentous.

Unknown. ​Elvis Presley nowornever. ​Art Cover. 1960

up and he is in a quite natural look compared to his flamboyant stage looks.

shelves or on countertops. Behind this photograph, there is a triangle shape which

reinforces this poster. It allows it to be put on flat surfaces. This is thought to be

both wearing ties and jackets.

Accessed November 8, 2018.

misconception of him however he took the army very seriously.

2018. Accessed October 11, 2018.

him back from surrendering his life to God.

16 2018. Accessed October 11, 2018. https://www.biography.com/people/elvis-presley-9446466

mass amount of people and change his community.

LittleThings. Last Modified August 15, 2017. Accessed November 1, 2018.

Living. Last Modified 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.

Modified August 23, 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.

February 19, 2015. Accessed October 24, 2018.

November 1, 2018. https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/elvis-presley-biography38.htm

crucial to his fans.

Editors, TheFamousPeople.com. “Elvis Presley Biography.” TheFamousPeople.com. Last Modified

April 4, 2018. Accessed November 2, 2018.

January 14, 2018. Accessed November 7, 2018.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland. “Achievements.” Graceland.com. Last Modified 2018. Accessed

October 24, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/achievements.aspx

October 30, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/elvisearlychildhood.aspx

eventually sparked his successful music career.

February 12, 2016. Accessed November 8, 2018.

Grammys and these were all for gospel songs.

31, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/quickfacts.aspx

24, 2018. https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography/1954_1957.aspx

Christmas with his family.

Modified April 26, 2017. Accessed October 11, 2018.

hotograph. Unknown. Wallpaper Abyss.

RCA Victor. Hound Dog. Art Cover. 1956.

inyl Cover. Unknown.

Unknown. Elvis Birth Certificate. Document. 1935.

hotograph. 1940 - 1941.

Unknown. Elvis gets his first guitar. Photograph. January 8, 1945.

Unknown. Elvis Presley Died On Toilet. Photograph. Unknown. artimagesfrom.com.

Unknown. Elvis Presley First Album. Cover Art. March 1956.

Unknown. Elvis Presley nowornever. Art Cover. 1960

Le Garsemeur, Alain. Forest Hill Cemetary. Photograph. 1977