"in his 1968 film ""Speedway"". Elvis performed ""Stuck on You"" and ""Fame and Fortune"", the A and B sides of his first post-army RCA Victor single release. He also performed a duet with Sinatra. Elvis sang Sinatra's 1957 Cy Coleman chart hit ""Witchcraft"" with Frank performing the 1956 Elvis classic ""Love Me Tender"". None of these performances were released on record until the 1980s. Presley also sang a verse during the opening production number, ""It's Nice to Go Traveling"", which has yet to be commercially released. The remainder of the special consisted of performances by the additional guest stars. Peter"
"""Elvis Aron Presley"" (on the record 8 titled ""Lost Singles""). It's Only Love (B. J. Thomas song) ""It's Only Love'"" is a 1969 song by B. J. Thomas from his LP ""Young and In Love"". Elvis Presley made the song into a major hit in the UK, reaching #3 in 1980. Thomas' original of ""It's Only Love"" was released in the spring of 1969. It became a modest hit in the United States (U.S. ""Billboard"" #45, ""Cash Box"" #28; AC #19), performing somewhat better in Canada (#24). ""It's Only Love"" was covered two and a half years later by Elvis"
"Live a Little, Love a Little Live A Little, Love A Little is a 1968 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. It was directed by Norman Taurog, who had directed several previous Presley films. This was to be Taurog's final film, as he went blind shortly after production ended. The film introduced the song ""A Little Less Conversation""; an alternate take of which would form the basis of a remix that returned Presley to international music sales charts in 2002. This film had Presley sharing the screen with another legendary singing idol, Rudy Vallee, whose career dated to the"
"It's Only Love (B. J. Thomas song) ""It's Only Love'"" is a 1969 song by B. J. Thomas from his LP ""Young and In Love"". Elvis Presley made the song into a major hit in the UK, reaching #3 in 1980. Thomas' original of ""It's Only Love"" was released in the spring of 1969. It became a modest hit in the United States (U.S. ""Billboard"" #45, ""Cash Box"" #28; AC #19), performing somewhat better in Canada (#24). ""It's Only Love"" was covered two and a half years later by Elvis Presley in the fall of 1971 and released as a"
"the kind of comic invention vital to a screwball romantic comedy,"" and that its songs were ""unmemorable."" Live a Little, Love a Little was released to DVD by Warner Home Video on August 7, 2007 as a Region 1 widescreen DVD. Live a Little, Love a Little Live A Little, Love A Little is a 1968 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. It was directed by Norman Taurog, who had directed several previous Presley films. This was to be Taurog's final film, as he went blind shortly after production ended. The film introduced the song ""A Little Less Conversation"";"
"in a musical film. This was the only acting award that he received during his film career. Tickle Me Tickle Me is a 1965 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley as a champion rodeo bull-rider and bronco-buster. Presley won a 1966 Golden Laurel Award as best male actor in a musical film for this role. It is the only Elvis film released by Allied Artists Pictures and saved the studio from financial collapse, ""Tickle Me"" helping to avert bankruptcy thanks to a song from its recycled soundtrack, ""(Such an) Easy Question"", which was a"
"this short track was not released until after Presley's death. The sessions for these songs were the only time in the decade that Presley recorded with musicians outside his regular coterie. Love Me Tender (EP) Love Me Tender is an EP by Elvis Presley, containing the four songs from the motion picture of the same name. It was released by RCA in November 1956. The EP peaked at #9 on Top Pop Albums chart with sales of over 600,000, as well as making it to #35 on the singles chart. It was simultaneously certified Gold and Platinum by the Recording"
"""The Lady Loves Me"" made it into the final film and none of them were commercially released until years after Presley's death, due to concerns by Colonel Tom Parker that Ann-Margret's presence threatened to overshadow Elvis. Ann-Margret introduced Presley to David Winters, whom she recommended as a choreographer for their film. ""Viva Las Vegas"" was Winters' first feature film choreography job and was his first of four movies with Presley, and his first of five films, including ""Kitten with a Whip"" (1964), ""Bus Riley's Back in Town"" (1965), ""Made in Paris"" (1966), and ""The Swinger"" (1966), and two TV specials"
"Almost in Love (song) ""Almost in Love"" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1968 motion picture ""Live a Little, Love a Little"". In September 1968 it was released on a single with the song ""A Little Less Conversation"" on the other side. Its first LP release was as the title track of Presley's budget album ""Almost in Love"" in November 1970. On December 1, 1970 the single ""Almost in Love"" / ""A Little Less Conversation"" was re-released as part of RCA Victor's Gold Standard Series (together with 9 other Presley's singles). The"
"performed in one single unedited shot—the only known example of such a technique in Presley's movie career. The film grossed $9,442,967 at the box office, earning $5 million in U.S. theatrical rentals. For his role in ""Viva Las Vegas"", Elvis Presley received a third place prize 1965 Laurel Award for best male performance in a musical film. ""Viva Las Vegas"" also received the 1965 Laurel Award for runner-up in the category of the best musical of 1964. Ann-Margret was praised for her on screen chemistry with Elvis, as she nearly stole the film from him. Some critics in 1964 were"
"forced himself on her in his Las Vegas hotel room, telling her, ""This is how a real man makes love to a woman."" Separated on February 23, 1972, the Presleys divorced amicably on October 9, 1973, mutually agreeing to share custody of their daughter. Elvis had made another televised special called """" in January 1973, but after not seeing him for several months prior to the actual court hearing, Priscilla was bewildered by his physical appearance. She remarked on how swollen his hands were when she held them in hers. Less than four years later, Elvis died. After his death,"
"The King"", and ""Love Me Tender: The Birth & Boom of the Elvis Hit"". Also part of the disc are original trailers for ""Love Me Tender"", ""Flaming Star"" and ""Wild in the Country"". Love Me Tender (film) Love Me Tender is a 1956 American black-and-white CinemaScope motion picture directed by Robert D. Webb, and released by 20th Century Fox on November 15, 1956. The film, named after the song, stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, and Elvis Presley in his acting debut. It is in the Western genre with musical numbers. As Presley's movie debut, it was the only time in"
"Viva Las Vegas Viva Las Vegas is a 1964 American musical film starring Elvis Presley and actress Ann-Margret. Directed by golden age Hollywood musical director George Sidney, the film is regarded by fans and film critics as one of Presley's best movies, and it is noted for the on-screen chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret. It also presents a strong set of ten musical song-and-dance scenes choreographed by David Winters and features his dancers. ""Viva Las Vegas"" was a hit at movie theaters, as it was #14 on the ""Variety"" year end box office list of the top-grossing movies of 1964."
"Can't Help Falling in Love ""Can't Help Falling in Love"" is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley for the album ""Blue Hawaii"" (1961). It was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss. (The melody is based on ""Plaisir d'amour"", a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini). ""Can't Help Falling in Love"" was featured in Presley's 1961 film, ""Blue Hawaii"" and also in the film The Book Of Life (2014). During the following four decades, it has been recorded by numerous other artists, including Tom Smothers, Swedish pop group A-Teens, and the"
"several hymns during his lengthy career, one of which was ""Only Believe"", a personal favorite of singer Elvis Presley. Presley recorded the song in 1970 for his album Love Letters from Elvis and it was subsequently released as a single in 1971, where it spent two weeks on the chart, peaking at #95. ""Only Believe"" was also the theme song of William Branham's campaigns as well as a favorite of Smith Wigglesworth. Rev. Rader also published a novel, ""Big Bug"", which was about Hollywood as the sin center of America. Rader's great-nephew, also named Paul Rader, served as General of"
"as a ""better-than-average Elvis Presley vehicle"" and concluded that ""the main attraction is Elvis singing his rock 'n' roll songs, including the title tune."" Also assigning 3 stars (out of 5), ""The Motion Picture Guide"" opined """"Loving You"" is one of Presley's better films. He gives a fine performance, both in the great concert scenes and in the dramatic ones; Hal Kanter directs with vigor"". Loving You (1957 film) Loving You is a 1957 American Technicolor musical drama structured as Elvis Presley's first starring film vehicle, following his debut the previous year in a supporting role in the black-and-white film,"
"in the same building, forcing Greg to run from one to the other (up and down the stairwell) without being detected. He also must deal with Bernice and her eccentric ways. Based on the 1965 novel ""Kiss My Firm, But Pliant, Lips"" by Dan Greenburg, and with a screenplay co-written by Greenburg, ""Live a Little, Love a Little"" was a departure from the standard Presley film of the period. It had a more mature tone than other Presley musicals with strong language, drug references, and an implied sexual encounter. Elvis was paid $850,000 plus 50% of the profits. Unlike many"
"Love Me Tender (EP) Love Me Tender is an EP by Elvis Presley, containing the four songs from the motion picture of the same name. It was released by RCA in November 1956. The EP peaked at #9 on Top Pop Albums chart with sales of over 600,000, as well as making it to #35 on the singles chart. It was simultaneously certified Gold and Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on March 27, 1992. The film was originally intended to be a straight acting role for Presley, but due to the popularity of the single ""Love Me"
"Tickle Me Tickle Me is a 1965 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley as a champion rodeo bull-rider and bronco-buster. Presley won a 1966 Golden Laurel Award as best male actor in a musical film for this role. It is the only Elvis film released by Allied Artists Pictures and saved the studio from financial collapse, ""Tickle Me"" helping to avert bankruptcy thanks to a song from its recycled soundtrack, ""(Such an) Easy Question"", which was a Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at #11 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and reaching"
"song is credited to Luiz Bonfá and Randy Starr. Presley recorded it on March 7, 1968. 7"" single (RCA Victor 49.569, 29 November 1968) Almost in Love (song) ""Almost in Love"" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1968 motion picture ""Live a Little, Love a Little"". In September 1968 it was released on a single with the song ""A Little Less Conversation"" on the other side. Its first LP release was as the title track of Presley's budget album ""Almost in Love"" in November 1970. On December 1, 1970 the single ""Almost"
"on the original 1969 album. During Presleys' February 1970 engagement, he performed it some sixteen times, introducing it as a new song ""out about a week."" Live versions are available on the box sets ""Elvis Aaron Presley"" and ""Live in Las Vegas"". The song depicts an anxious lover as he walks and drives through the ""cold Kentucky rain"" in search of his missing love. Kentucky Rain ""Kentucky Rain"" was a 1970 hit song for Elvis Presley. Featuring pianist Ronnie Milsap and written by Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard, the single peaked at #16 on the pop charts. It was recorded"
"with an unflattering appearance uses a love potion on her love who works in the carnival's horror house. When the potion worked, unfortunately, the man got brutally stabbed to death by a crazed member of the audience. Hell ensues at the carnival as the man is turned into a zombie and chases the circus woman, killing all who tries to obstruct him. Eventually, the circus woman dies, but she managed to cut her lover's arm. It is revealed that the arm is the same arm in the first part of the movie. It is also revealed that Elvis (Zanjoe Marudo)"
"Love Me Tender (film) Love Me Tender is a 1956 American black-and-white CinemaScope motion picture directed by Robert D. Webb, and released by 20th Century Fox on November 15, 1956. The film, named after the song, stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, and Elvis Presley in his acting debut. It is in the Western genre with musical numbers. As Presley's movie debut, it was the only time in his acting career that he did not receive top billing. ""Love Me Tender"" was originally to be titled ""The Reno Brothers"", but when advanced sales of Presley's ""Love Me Tender"" single passed one"
"Elvis Presley during his short stop at Prestwick Airport in 1960 on his only confirmed visit to the UK. He played Billy a paramedic, in ""Life Support"" (BBC1), Jim in ""Strathblair"" (BBC1), Sneck in ""End of the Line"" (BBC1) and a murderer Jimmy, in ""Taggart - Murder in Season"" on STV when Mark McManus played the title role. He played a pantomime dame in the Simply Red video for the track ""Jericho"" from the album ""Picture Book"". He has continued to act on stage and screen and played the owner of a sauna in ""Rebus - Resurrection Men"". He has"
"Paradise, Hawaiian Style Paradise, Hawaiian Style is a 1966 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. It was the third and final motion picture that Presley filmed in Hawaii. The film reached #40 on the ""Variety"" weekly box office chart, earning $2.5 million in theaters. In agreeing to do this film, Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker was hoping to replicate the success of Presley's box office hit, 1961's Blue Hawaii. Rick Richards (Presley) returns to his home in Hawaii after being fired from his job as an airline pilot. He and his buddy Danny Kohana (James Shigeta) go into the helicopter"
"Elvis on Tour Elvis on Tour is an American musical documentary film released by MGM in 1972. It was the thirty-third and final motion picture to star Elvis Presley before his death in 1977. A follow-up to the 1970 release """", another musical documentary, this film followed Presley as he embarked on a 15-city tour of the United States in April 1972. ""Elvis on Tour"" also contains vintage footage of Presley's famous 1956 appearances on ""The Ed Sullivan Show"" and pre-tour rehearsal footage. It also includes footage of enthusiastic fan reactions scattered throughout the film. Also included are portions of"
"for Elvis Presley. The song was Presley's first hit single after two years in the US Army, recorded March 1960. The single rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late-April of that year, and became Presley's thirteenth hit overall. ""Stuck On You"" was one of six Elvis Presley songs featured in the 2002 Disney movie ""Lilo & Stitch"". McFarland arranged the songs on Aretha Franklin's debut album for Columbia Records """" and wrote six songs for the album: ""Won't Be Long"", ""Love Is The Only Thing"", ""Sweet Lover"", ""Right Now"", ""Maybe I'm A Fool"", and ""Blue"
"albums were ranked number one on the pop charts, and a few of his most popular songs came from his films, such as ""Can't Help Falling in Love"" (1961) and ""Return to Sender"" (1962). (""Viva Las Vegas"", the title track to the 1964 film, was a minor hit as a B-side, and became truly popular only later.) But, as with artistic merit, the commercial returns steadily diminished. During a five-year span—1964 through 1968—Presley had only one top-ten hit: ""Crying in the Chapel"" (1965), a gospel number recorded back in 1960. As for non-film albums, between the June 1962 release of"
"and roll icon Elvis Presley. It ends in 1970, and does not depict the last few years of Presley's career leading to his death in 1977. However, there is an example of incontinuity seeing as the last song Presley performs at his 1970 concert is ""An American Trilogy,"" a song Presley himself did not release, or include in any concerts, until 1972. There is more than one version of this film: a version that starts with Presley's hair being cut when he was called up by the US army, and then death of his mother, with no scenes of his"
"writer's biography in Wikipedia's Spanish language page. Fun in Acapulco Fun in Acapulco is a 1963 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley and Ursula Andress. The film featured the Top 10 ""Billboard"" hit ""Bossa Nova Baby"" and reached #1 on the national weekly box office charts a week after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. The film would be Presley's last release before the arrival of Beatlemania. It was the top-grossing movie musical of 1963. Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, Mexico. When Janie Harkins, the bratty daughter of the boat owner, gets"
"Burning Love ""Burning Love"" is a song written by Dennis Linde and originally recorded by country soul artist Arthur Alexander, who included it on his 1972 self-titled album. It was soon covered and brought to fame by Elvis Presley, becoming his biggest hit single in the United States since ""Suspicious Minds"" in 1969 and his last Top 10 hit in the American Hot 100 or pop charts. Elvis Presley's cover version became much more popular than the original version, and was released as a single on August 1, 1972, with the B-side ""It's a Matter of Time"", and it reached"
"The Elvis Dead The Elvis Dead is a musical comedy stage show created by the English comedian Rob Kemp. The show is a retelling of the cult horror film ""Evil Dead II"" in the style of the musician Elvis Presley. ""The Elvis Dead"" has been critically acclaimed and has won numerous awards, most of them during the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including a nomination for ""Best Newcomer"" in that year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards. ""The Elvis Dead"" feature Kemp performing the dual roles of Ash Williams, the hero of ""Evil Dead II"", and Elvis Presley. Kemp sings Presley's songs, the lyrics"
"first album at the sessions, but ""One-sided Love Affair"" was the only one Presley liked and recorded. In a March 24, 1956 interview the song was cited by Presley as his favorite from the album. The book ""Song & Dance Man III: The Art of Bob Dylan"" note Presley's cynicism in the song, whose lyrics go: The book ""The Art of Songwriting"" calls the song itself (its music and words) ""unexceptional"", but praises Presley's performance and the eventual result: The book ""Elvis Presley, Reluctant Rebel: His Life and Our Times: His Life and Our Times"" describes ""One-sided Love Affair"" as"