<p>It starts in 1969 when Elvis was re-discovering himself as an artist, after years in the Hollywood wilderness. 1969 was crucial to prove that Elvis was not a golden oldies act, but in fact a contemporary artist and still a relevant chart force. The book looks at those essential 1969 Memphis recordings, it looks at Elvis’ majestic return to the live stage, and the huge concerts at Madison Square Garden and the Aloha Satellite Show from Hawaii. Although many of Elvis’ countless solid gold hits feature in the book, the author is also keen to explore the lesser known album tracks. This title will help you go deeper into the songs themselves. The book aims to have the reader look at each song in a different light. </p>

Elvis Presley: Stories Behind the Songs (1)

Biographies & Memoirs

Shepherd, Matt

Arts & Literature

Redshank Books

<p><div>This second volume begins 60 years ago when Elvis Presley returns from the army, wondering if he still has a career and massive fan base after being away for two years. He needn't have worried himself, the fans lapped up his new and more ambitious recordings. Songs like "It's Now or Never," "Return to Sender," and many more sold in their millions, proving the King was back! Although many of Elvis' countless solid gold hits feature in the book, the author is also keen to explore the lesser-known album tracks including the hugely underrated album "Elvis is Back," which came out 60 years ago this year (2020). It is hoped the reader will look at each song in a different light--maybe they will go and play the lesser heard songs and appreciate them in a whole different way after reading the story behind that particular track. If it further builds on the fans' knowledge about Elvis and brings around a bigger appreciation of Presley's music, then the book will have achieved its purpose.</div></p>

Elvis Presley: Stories Behind the Songs Volume Two

Humor & Entertainment

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Elvis Presley: Stories Behind the Songs (1)

Elvis Presley: Stories Behind the Songs Volume Two