Elvis Presley became the king of rock 'n' roll when he recorded this song

Elvis Presley is undoubtedly the King of rock 'n' roll. His music, a mash-up of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues, not only revolutionized the 1950s and beyond, but his distinct voice, electric ...
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Elvis Presley Nearly Missed Becoming the King of Rock ’n’ Roll—Then One Song Saved His Legacy

Elvis Presleyis undoubtedly the King of rock 'n' roll. His music, a mash-up of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues, not only revolutionized the 1950s and beyond, but his distinct voice, electric ...
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Elvis Recorded ‘A Little Less Conversation’ Because He Was Sick of Doing the Same Old Thing

Elvis Presley‘s “A Little Less Conversation” was written by a country star. The star revealed what the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wanted from the song. While “A Little Less Conversation” is one of Elvis’ ...
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Elvis Presley Turned a Decade-Old Willie Nelson Heartbreak Song Into a Timeless Hit

Elvis Presley hit the top 20 on the country music charts in the early 1970s with a heartbreaking Willie Nelson song written a decade earlier. Nelson penned "Funny How Time Slips Away" in 1961 during a ...
The Columbian

Sad story behind Elvis’ first hit song

FRANKTOWN, Va. — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a ...
Seattle Times

Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He barely got paid

FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released.
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71 Years Ago Today, Elvis Presley's First Performance at the Grand Old Opry Almost Ended His Career

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Man who settled on Virginia’s Eastern Shore wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He barely got paid.

FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released.