If this doesn’t exemplify the true spirit of early rock-and-roll, then I don’t know what does! From 1958, it’s Elvis Presley with the rockin’ tune “Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby”
Elvis Videos
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“Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby” (1958)
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Elvis Sings the Beatles Hit “Something” – from 1973
Elvis Presley sings the well-known Beatles hit song “Something” in this performance from his 1973 rehearsal concert for his Aloha from Hawaii show:
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“Patch It Up” – Elvis Presley First Take
Watch as Elvis and his crew’s first take recording of the song “Patch It Up”
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Fans Greet Elvis as His Jet Lands in Virginia (1972)
Interesting video of Elvis Presley’s private jet landing in Virginia in 1972. He was arriving to play a concert in Roanoke.
Fascinating to see the anticipation of the gathered crowd. Elvis was quite generous to take some time to greet his gathered fans, even giving kisses to the babies and a few of the ladies as well.
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Rare Film of Elvis at Fresno Air Terminal in 1973
Have a look at this rare film footage from April 26, 1973 of Elvis Presley getting onto an airplane at the Fresno Air Terminal:
Elvis was making his departure after performing two shows at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. Notice the yellow Hughes Airwest airplane the King gets on. It seems as if Elvis’s mode of transportation is as distinctive and colorful as his wardrobe!
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Elvis Sings “Beach Shack” (1966)
Here’s a summertime video for you: Elvis Presley poolside strumming a guitar and singing “Beach Shack”
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Elvis Presley US Army News Report
Interesting US Army newsreel reports on a press conference with Elvis Presley held at the Ray Barracks in Friedberg, Germany, shortly before Elvis would be discharged from the military:
We get to hear Elvis explain what he got out of his experience with the Army. (“It’s good to rough it. To put yourself to the test to see if you can take it.”)
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Elvis Performs “Stuck on You” on the Frank Sinatra Show (1960)
Following Elvis Presley’s release from the army in 1960, the ABC network aired the television special know as Welcome Home, Elvis. The special was hosted by Frank Sinatra and featured this Elvis performance of the song “Stuck on You”
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Priscilla & Lisa Marie Presley Attend Vigil 35 Years After Elvis Presley’s Death
In this 2012 interview with the Today Show at Graceland, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley talk about the legacy of Elvis:
Topics include the importance of Graceland in keeping Elvis’s memory alive, how her daddy reacted when Lisa Marie called him “Elvis,” how similar Elvis was on stage and off stage, how they felt when they heard of Elvis Presley’s death, and their participation in a candlelight vigil.
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“Way Down” by Elvis Presley
Listen to “Way Down”, the last single ever released by Elvis Presley:
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Elvis Presley Performs “My Way” (1977)
In this 1977 live concert performance, Elvis sings the song “My Way”
The song “My Way” was written by Paul Anka and first made popular by Frank Sinatra of course. And Elvis Presley is one of the few entertainment icons who, like Sinatra, can truly said to have done things “his way.” There will never be another quite like him!
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An Elvis Classic Rock Medley
See Elvis sing a medley of rock-and-roll classics in this film footage:
Songs featured in this performance by Elvis include “Long Tall Sally,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “Flip Flop and Fly,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Hound Dog.”
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“Promised Land” by Elvis
Here is Elvis Presley’s take on the song “Promised Land”, written by Rock-and-Roll great Chuck Berry:
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You’ll Never Walk Alone
Here is Elvis Presley’s version of the showtune “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the broadway musical Carousel:
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Elvis Sings “Hurt” Live (1977)
In this 1977 performance in Omaha, Nebraska, Elvis sings the song “Hurt”
The song “Hurt” was first recorded by Roy Hamilton in 1954. It was written by songwriters Jimmie Crane and Al Jacobs. Elvis Presley’s cover of the song in 1976 appeared on the pop and country music charts.
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“Long Lonely Highway” from the Elvis Movie Tickle Me (1965)
In this opening scene from his 1965 film Tickle Me, Elvis rides a bus while singing “Long Lonely Highway”
In Tickle Me, Elvis Presley plays Lonnie Beale, a rodeo performer looking for work who finds a job singing in a nightclub.
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“Jailhouse Rock” – Elvis Movie Scene
Watch Elvis Presley sing “Jailhouse Rock” in this most iconic scene from the 1957 movie:
Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote “Jailhouse Rock” specifically for the film. Jailhouse Rock was the third major motion picture that Elvis Presley appeared in. In the movie, Presley play Vince Everett an ex-convict who start a successful music career after his release from prison.
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“I Love You Because” – Elvis and Lisa Marie Duet
Through the power of technology, here is “I Love You Because”, sung as a father-daughter duet between Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley:
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“Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall” Sung by Elvis
Here is Elvis Presley’s take on the Larry Gatlin tune, “Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall”
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“Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees” by Elvis Presley
Listen as Elvis sings “Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees”, a wistful tune about the longing to be home for Christmas: