Elvis: A Short Story

It was once said by Elvis that, “he never expected to be someone important.” That same man sold over a billion records and won three Grammy Awards. Elvis Presley was an outstanding musician beginning in his early life, throughout his career, and up until his death.

I would bet that when Elvis was a kid, he was never able to find his name on a souvenir keychain and it probably killed him inside. Imagine how surprised he would be today, learning that his first name is one of the most well known names in history, right up there with Cleopatra and Sherlock. Sure, Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein are pretty well known, but without saying their last name no one would know who they were. However, if someone were to say, “Elvis,” then they would know exactly who to think of. What is even more interesting is that his music still touches the lives of people nearly 40 years after his death. Elvis had a childhood full of hardship, until he got his big break, which changed everything which changed his life completely,his

Elvis presley was the most amazing rock ‘n’ roll sensation in the world. Growing up Elvis Presley became interested in music, during his fame he had to overcome personal obstacles, and there is an interesting story to his death and legacy.

After five cutting-edge singles, Elvis’s contract was sold to RCA Records and then his career rapidly took off (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). His first number one single was “Heartbreak Hotel,” and his first album was Elvis Presley (biography.com). By 1956 Presley was an international sensation. Although many of the teenagers of Elvis’s time was very intrigued by his diverse musical styles, sexy dance moves and good looks, much of the older generations were outraged by his gyrating hips and music (biography.com). One of Elvis’s most controversial instances was on the Ed Sullivan Show where he sang “Hound Dog,” for the first time on television (Comprehensive History of Elvis Presley’s Dynamic Life). He was already considered to be a rebel and no one knew what

Coined by black artists, none of the whites listened until Elvis came around. His music, which was blues, gospel, jazz, and boogie-woogie, all created by black artists, blended to make rock n roll brought whites audiences to accept black culture. Presley’s music broke the racial barriers of that time, and was a key to the movement of racial tolerance between whites and blacks. Presley was one of the first singers to be appreciated and loved by both the black and white communities. (Introduction 3) Elvis tearing down barriers opened the world to so many opportunities. Opportunities not only arrived for white people, but mostly for the black. Elvis Presley’s music was a representation of the idea of racial tolerance and supported the concept, which stated that just because your skin color is different that doesn’t mean you don’t matter. (Introduction 3) Whites were now supporting blacks, which was unheard of before the 50’s. Without Elvis, it would have taken longer for whites to appreciate black

The response from listeners was immediately ecstatic, and Dewey demanded that Elvis return to the station for an interview. Soon after that, Scotty Moore became Presley’s manager. With Scotty’s help, “That’s All Right” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky” became Presley’s first ever hit. For a while, Elvis only played local shows, until that fateful night at Grand Ole Opry. Presley played at the Grand Ole Opry on September 25, and was considered by all who attended to be untalented and a major flop. It has even been said Opry’s talent coordinator asked Elvis what his original profession was, and when he replied that he drove trucks, he was told by the coordinator to go back to driving trucks.

On November 7th he was issued a warrant for 160 acres of land based on his army service. It was sent to him in care of Rufus Smith in Madisonville, Tennessee - Read the Elvis

Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, a musical icon, was found dead in his home due to a heart attack, but was that truly the death of Elvis? Or is he still roaming around today under a pseudonym out of the public eye? On August 16, 1977 the announcement of The King’s death left millions of his adoring fans awestruck. Once this had happened people started to assume that Elvis had faked his death, because many areas of his passing seemed a bit out of place.

It was later ruled that his death was related to his prescription drug use, Presley was buried in Graceland near his mother, father and grandmother. Throughout his career, he helped popularize rock n roll music in American. He won three Grammy awards for his gospel recordings, he had 18 no 1 singles, including “Don’t Be Cruel”, “Good Luck Charm” and “Suspicious Minds”, as well as countless gold and plantium album. Elvis has been recongized for his contributions several musical genres, most notably rock, country and gospel. Since his death, Presley has remained one of the world’s most popular music icons. Presleys memphis home is open to the public and numerous fans from around the world visit the legendary residence annually. especially around his birthday and the anniversary of his death. “ You should see this from our point of view. Its amazing,” Priscilla said during the event, according to the Washington Post. “The candles are lit. It’s truly a sight to behold, this is something that Elvis would never, ever have believed could haven taken place.” Elvis Presley changed many lifes during his fame and he had a successful career and knowing how great of an impact he has made on everyone is how he influenced the way we live

He broke the chains of the puritanical lifestyle of 1950s America. Despite the media constantly ridiculing him for being vulgar, incompetent, and a bad influence on society, the power of his music was too overbearing to suppress. He signaled to the masses that a new age has come. Mark Bernardo points this out in his book “Elvis Presley: Memphis”, in which he writes, “In the United States, rock ‘n’ roll had outgrown Memphis and become a national phenomenon. Elvis’ influence was evident in the new crop of teen idols that appeared on the scene, including Fabian, Frankie Avalon, and Paul Anka. All the while, the Colonel worked feverishly to keep Elvis’ music in the national spotlight, releasing singles at well-planned intervals; for the most part, his strategy was successful. But to the legions of Elvis fans who continued to listen to his tunes and read about his army exploits in magazines, nothing could compare to the thrill of seeing the King return home” (Bernardo, “Elvis Presley: Memphis”, 134). As a white Southerner performing blues mixed with country and gospel music, Elvis united American music in all aspects, including race and color, making him one of the most import social and cultural figures in history. Elvis had a way about him, in that his performances moved the masses, using a natural sexuality that drew teens to adore him, as well as attracting a generations of rebels as an international

When Elvis was born, Jessie Garon, Elvis’s twin brother, was stillborn. From then on, Elvis’s mother, Gladys Presley, was so scared to think that she would lose Elvis too, that she didn’t let him out of her sight. When he first started school, it was sad. People judged him by the clothes he wore and that his mom walked him to school everyday. From the very beginning, Elvis’s family didn’t

This is the Grand Ole Opry’s number one competitor and Elvis ends up signing a one-year contract with them. This means that every Saturday for a year that he will appear live on the show. Elvis’ popularity grows, but with his commitment to the hayride he does not get to travel as mush as he would like to and so this hurts his career on a larger scale. But on the other hand this was still getting his name out to the public. Not long after he had been on the radio he ends up signing a contract with Bob Neal and he will become Elvis’ manager. The three boys keep touring and they end up singing with multiple country stars along the way. Elvis is really known for his moves and that was a big part of his concerts and what everyone wanted to see. Well ok maybe not everyone, but for sure all the teenage girls. His moves were considered unusual and sexy and this is really what made the girls fall for him. Elvis gains a lot of attention for his moves and he ends up going national now. He is now considered the hottest star in

At the age of ten he sang for the first time in public at a regional contest where he won the second place. He earned his first dollars as a film setter and truck driver in an electricity company. In 1953 he entered the recording studio of Sun Records, a modest local label, and recorded his first record to give it to his mother. His influences were the country gospel music that he listened to in the church and the musical marathons he attended regularly, as well as the black rythm & blues music he absorbed in historic Beale Street. Elvis practiced with bassist Bill Black and guitarist Scotty Moore. In 1954 they decided to record two songs "That's All Right Mama" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky". Neither of them reached enough repercussion

On the other hand, the narrator adds fictional events revolving around her and Elvis's life. Beginning in 1955, when she sold Traynor, the historic based character of Elvis, one of her songs. One year later she sees Traynor or Elvis singing "her song" on television. A year after that she mentions that Traynor and his manager had "bought up all her records" and on his record he "had put, written by Gracie Mae Still." Then, receives a "gold grill, white Cadillac" from Elvis, as a gift. Furthermore, she says that when Traynor got drafted, he kept

The first part of the narrative follows Japanese tourist couple Mitzuko and Jun and opens with them listening to “Mystery Train” by Elvis Presley as their train arrives in Memphis. The rock-and-roll fans are in town to visit Sun Studio, Graceland and other Elvis related landmarks. After which, they stop at a hotel for the night and later turn on the radio to hear “Blue Moon” by Elvis as they go to sleep. The following morning as the couple is getting ready to leave the hotel they hear a gunshot.