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Taschenbuch - 784 Seiten - Abacus - Englisch `In Careless Love, we watch Presley losing what he... more

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Elvis Presley: Careless Love - The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick

Taschenbuch - 784 Seiten - Abacus - Englisch

`In Careless Love, we watch Presley losing what he had ... a mesmerising account of America's broken promise, writ large'

Instantly acclaimed as the definitive account of Elvis Presley's early years, Peter Guralnick's Last Train to Memphis took us from Tupelo, Mississippi, to scenes of departure and uncertainty as Elvis left for Germany in September 1958. Now Careless Love completes his extraordinarily detailed and accomplished biography. The facts of the story appear well-known — the restoration and confirmation of global celebrity, the much misunderstood 'Vegas years', the tragic decline and fall — but such is Guralnick's skill that they appear here as if for the first time.

Guralnick has no equal in rhapsodising about the glory of Elvis at his best ... when he writes about the wanton destruction of all that Presley once stood for, [Careless Love] managed to break my heart'

`This is a remarkable book, an excellent read and a work that immediately raises the stakes for all future rock biographies'

`Homeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work' Richard Williams, Independent onSunday

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Interpret: Elvis Presley
Album titlle: Careless Love - The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick
Language English
Kategorie Biographies & Memoirs
Autor Peter Guralnick
Einband Paperback
Verleger Abacus
Größe 13,2 x 3,6 x 19,6 cm
Artikelart Bücher/Books
ISBN-13 9780349111681
Seiten 768
ISBN-10 0349111685
EAN: 9780349111681
weight in Kg 0.62

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"Elvis Presley"

Elvis Aaron Presley - The King of Rock'n'Roll

(January 8, 1935, Tupelo, MS – August 16, 1977, Memphis, TN)

Elvis Presley (full name Elvis Aaron Presley) is the most outstanding personality in showbiz ever since, and the most popular entertainer the world has ever seen! His musical influence within music history and its following generations of musicians is still unbroken. His huge 'Blast-Off' in the mid-1950s, the rising star from a simply called 'Hillbilly Cat' (at Sun Records) to a lascivious Rock'n'Roll singer with charisma, a male sex symbol (then at RCA Victor) soon popularized him as "The King of Rock'n'Roll" or simply "The King".

His first cut within his tremendous career happened between October 1958 and March 1960 while Elvis was on duty with the U.S. Army and stationed in Germany. It was there in 1959 when he met his later wife Priscilla Beaulieu at age 14. Elvis and Priscilla married on May 1, 1967 in Las Vegas (divorce in 1973). Elvis evolved into an all-around entertainer after his Army service and started starring in Hollywood films. 33 movies in total, including the two concert documentaries 'That's The Way It Is' and 'On Tour'. He again shook the world with his 1968 NBC Comeback TV Special after his movie period without any stage appearances.

This TV special included the first ever unplugged session presented together with musicians from the early days such as Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. 1973 saw THE TV mega event at all: Elvis Presley, 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite'! Elvis' Honolulu appearance, the first time that a show was broadcasted worldwide via satellite! He was ahead of his time! Elvis Presley had 148 US single chart hits, including some so-called double-sider when A- and B-side both hit the charts like his 1956 smash 'Don't Be Cruel b/w Hound Dog', plus 15 EP hits between 1956 and 1977. Two billion of sold media and sound carriers by Elvis Presley is the estimated number! He received 14 Grammy nominations until 1978 and three Grammy for his Gospel interpretations. Elvis was the youngest artist when honored with the Bing Crosby Award (Lifetime Achivement Award) in 1971.

He is presented in 5 Halls of Fame (Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Country, Blues and Gospel). Six of his song interpretations are collected in the Grammy Hall of Fame. On top of it all Elvis Presley got the most gold and platinum records and a Diamond-Award. He definetly is the 'Best selling solo artist in U.S. History' (RIAA – Record Industry Association of America)! Elvis Presley CD albums, vinyl records as LPs or singles at 45rpm - Bear Family offers a huge number of various Elvis Presley CDs, vinyl-LPs and 45rpm singles, vinyl- and CD box sets, books and mags, DVDs, unique and extraordinairy memorabilia! Let's say it in the words of one of Elvis sixties album title: There is "Something For Everybody"! And hey, you name it! Elvis Presley is the King of Rock'n'Roll, the biggest icon in showbusiness, and a great person who lives on forever!

Bear Family Records treats his legacy with the most respect and an optimum capacity of expert knowledge.

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