Since it was announced last year, ‘we’ve been waiting patiently for the release of the Music of ‘Elvis’: A Complete Guide to Who Sings What on Soundtrack, From Jack White to Jazmine Sullivan to Stevie Nicks,
The wait is finally over, and we are all in for a treat with this complete guide that details all of these artists without any filler.
All the information is there, from which songs and when they originally appeared on the soundtrack to why they were officially selected to appear in the film in the first place.
Along with all this information are detailed notes that can help people identify and learn each song and trivia, such as background stories behind the songs.
It’s a fantastic book that has quickly made its way onto many singers’ wishlists alongside a copy of Elvis himself…because good music deserves a good read.
Introduction to The Elvis
The Elvis movie is a film that stars Michael Pare as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. It was written by Eddie Dean and directed by James Frawley. (Did you like The Summer I Turned Pretty? Here are four more films that beautifully examine mother-daughter relationships)
In the film, Elvis has to live with his mother in Memphis after being told he’s not allowed to leave his home because of fans stalking him day and night. When no more fans are left for him to aggravate, he goes for Vegas.
In Vegas, Elvis goes out without his mother’s permission and gets good tips in the Casino. He decides to go back home but is pulled over by a cop after driving faster than the speed limit.
He also decides to go back home, even though he is in trouble. To make matters worse, his mother is supposed to meet him there and knows that he got pulled over by the cops. (Rutherford Falls Season 2: Where to Watch the Ed Helms Sitcom)
Names of the characters in The Elvis
Here are the celebrity’s names mentioned below:
- Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker
- Austin Butler as Elvis Presley
- Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley
- Dacre Montgomery as Steve Binder
- Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling
- David Wenham as Hank Snow
- Richard Roxburgh as Vernon Presley
- Natasha Bassett as Dixie Locke
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow
- Elizabeth Cullen as Natalie
- Xavier Samuel as Scotty Moore
- Chaydon Jay as Young Elvis
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.as B.B. King
- Kate Mulvany as Marion Keisker
- Melina Vidler as Diane
- Christopher Sommers as Horace Logan
- Helen Thomson as Gladys Presley
- Mark Leonard Winter as Tom Hulett
The storyline of The Elvis
Elvis Presley’s story is poignant, fascinating, and endlessly entertaining. The tale of a man on both sides of the American dream – beloved by millions, he became one of the world’s most important and influential cultural icons. And yet only now can the true story be told…
“Elvis” is an original musical featuring over 20 hits performed by star Michael Shannon and a guest cast, including Academy Award winner Lili Taylor as Priscilla Presley and Golden Globe nominee Aaron Tveit as Elvis.
In the musical, a mysterious young woman (Taylor) comes to Las Vegas; her life revolves around Elvis. She’s a fan, in love with him, and they are married.
As the years go by, she becomes his manager and eventually his wife again. But Elvis starts to distance himself from her as he becomes more obsessed with another woman (Tveit), his manager…
“Credit Needs to Give” to Rock & Roll’s Black Pioneers, Says Elvis Group
Elvis Presley’s legacy mirrors society and culture in America as a whole. He was at the forefront of what became known as the commercialization of rock & roll, ushered in by his 1954 hit single “Heartbreak Hotel.” But how many Americans know that Elvis was also an African American singer?
From 1957 to 1958, Elvis recorded songs showcasing African American rhythm and blues for three months. This is commonly referred to as his “black period.”
Elvis Presley’s legacy mirrors society and culture in America as a whole. He was at the forefront of what became known as the commercialization of rock & roll, ushered in by his 1954 hit single “Heartbreak Hotel.”
But how many Americans know that Elvis was also an African American singer? From 1957 to 1958, Elvis recorded songs showcasing African American rhythm and blues for three months. This is commonly referred to as his “black period.
So, what do you think about Elvis?
