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The Greatest Hits of Elvis Presley

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The legacy of Elvis Presley continues as his music and songs are here to stay. His greatest hits will remain favorites among music enthusiasts. His kind of music will also continue to inspire various artists in the music industry even today. It’s interesting to know a few things about his greatest hits and see again the talent and craft of this entertainment legend.

Elvis Presley’s Greatest Hits

Elvis Presley is a legendary star. He made a big contribution to the music industry. The fame of Elvis Presley in rock and roll and other genres wouldn’t have been possible if not for the great songs performed by the artist. People from different generations are very much familiar with his songs and performances. Thus, it is worth noting at this point some of the songs that made him the star we know today.

Heartbreak Hotel

The song Heartbreak Hotel gave Elvis Presley a big break. He recorded the song with a gospel quartet the Jordanaires. They released the song and it became number one right away on the Billboard pop charts. It was able to stay on top for two months. The same song also made it to the R&B and Country Music charts. This success led to the fame of Elvis Presley.

Hound Dog

The song Hound Dog is another one of the Elvis Presley greatest hits that became very popular even before it was formally recorded. Elvis Presley first performed the song when he made appearances of different shows. This initially became controversial because of the gyrating moves during his performance. Later on, the song paved the way to show how much of an artist Elvis Presley could be.

Other Elvis Presley Greatest Hits

The songs above show the rich circumstances that surrounded Elvis Presley as he made his way to stardom. His other hits were also part of the changes in his life. Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear, All Shook Up and Loving You factored in at the time that he ventured into making movies. His song In the Ghetto would show that he was also in touch with the needs of society.

Conclusion

The greatest hits of Elvis Presley showcase the talent of the man, no matter what the circumstances may be. It is worthy to know these hit songs, in order to know the history and the ideals that Elvis Presley had at the time he was on the top of the music industry.

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Rock and Roll Fan Items

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on August 16, 2008
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Rock ‘n’ roll fan items
If you’re one of the millions of Elvis Presley fans all over the globe, then this news might not be new for you. From the popular celebrity’s point of view it is just normal to see your face everywhere, from billboards, to TV ads to posters and on several kinds of things. It could be the test of real popularity, when your face can be literally seen anywhere. And the fans just lap it up, and want to see the images on all kinds of merchandise.

The goods - the merchandise
Elvis Presley is one of the phenomenal artists who took the center stage. Other than selling millions of his records to various countries; his popularity also hit the market when merchandise with his photo was put up for sale. In this kind of scenario, you may have noticed how other people took advantage of his fame.

He could be seen on a wide array of clothing as well as different accessories which include eyeglasses, tote bags and wallets, and novelties like umbrellas and playing cards.

You may also find his face imprinted on decorations for a certain season like Christmas on stockings, and fabric panels. Of course he is also present in those cutesy greeting cards, postcards and other things which you can hand out.

Products for your home
He has invaded homes with all his merchandise, like shower curtains, kitchen needs like pot holders, mugs and shot glasses; and bedroom requisites such as slippers, night lamps, clocks and other ceramics. For those who want to keep Elvis Presley always with them, they prefer to purchase things which they can take with them anywhere they go and this includes jewelry, t-shirts, mirrors, hats and even lunch boxes.

Latest items
The mania for the king of rock ‘n’ roll evidently never stopped, because you can still find items which aims to cater to his avid fans. You can now purchase mouse pads, a dancing shot glass set, alarm clocks and Elvis teddy bears wearing the costume of a GI. You can also add to the list lanyards, towels, key chains and the latest styles of t-shirts.

These items are up for grabs anywhere, but they are more likely to be found on personal fan websites where you can choose from so many other items for your buying purposes.

Elvis As A Business Enterprise

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Elvis lives on in his daughter.

On August 16, 1977, after Elvis Presley’s death, his will stated that Vernon Presley, his father, was the trustee and executor of his personal and business affairs that weren’t associated with his career. His other beneficiaries included Minnie Mae Presley, his grandmother and his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. It also stated that Vernon could provide the other family members some funding if he found it needed. It was totally up to his discretion.

Vernon died in 1969 and Minnie Mae died the year after. Therefore, Elvis’s only child Lisa Marie was the lone heir to the entire Elvis Enterprise. Elvis’s will also stated that Lisa Marie’s inheritance would be held until her twenty-fifth birthday which was February 1, 1993.

Vernon’s successors were Joseph Hanks (Elvis’s accountant), Priscilla Beaulieu Presley (Elvis’s ex-wife and Lisa’s legal guardian) and the National Bank of Commerce in Memphis. When Lisa turned 25, the trust dissolved and she was allowed to the Elvis Presley Trust which continues to manage the estate successfully. The National Bank and Priscilla both remain as co-trustees.

Lisa takes after her father
After five years, Lisa’s role grew. She also became more involved in the management of the Elvis Presley trust and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. or EPE. This is the business entity of the entire Elvis Presley trust. She was the Chairman of the Board till February of 2005. She sold the major interest of the company.

Had it not been for Elvis experiencing cash flow problems before his untimely death, Graceland could have been one of the greatest fortunes throughout entertainment history. The estate wasn’t broke but there was a problem in the cash flow. Maintaining Graceland and its taxes cost over half a million dollars. It was only practical that Priscilla and the other executors have Graceland open for public viewing. On June 7, 1982, the palace of The King opened for public tours.

EPE had gotten hold of the shopping center across from the mansion. After Elvis’s death, the former suburban strip and shopping center turned into Elvis souvenir shops that sold items which weren’t licensed by the Estate. By getting management of the property, EPE overhauled it and turned it to the Graceland plaza.

Tourist site
Graceland opens its doors for over 600,000 tourists every year. It is also one of the most visited homes in America. Graceland was among the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

The sole princess, Lisa Marie continues to retain absolute sole ownership of the mansion and its 13-acre grounds. She made the mansion and her father’s property permanently available for tours. The money is used to fund all operations of the Elvis Presley Enterprise.

Lisa Marie Presley

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Lisa - The King’s Sole Princess

If you ever wonder what it’s like to be the kid of the King, you can only ask one person, Lisa Marie Presley. She was born on the 1st of February 1968 to the legendary Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, an actress.

Following the cliche of most daughters of rock stars, Lisa attended various boarding schools in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Opai. She was expelled from one boarding school due to cocaine abuse. She was also a student at a Scientology school for a brief period of time.

Because she was Elvis’s sole heir, Lisa Marie inherited his entire estate when she was only 30 years old. In August 2005, she placed 85 percent of the estate on the market and excluded Graceland and the property surrounding it.

She is close to Linda Thompson, Elvis’s ex-girlfriend. She followed the advice of Thompson’s then husband and record producer, David Foster. This association also led on to the adage of following her father’s footsteps when Lisa launched her own rock star career.

To Whom It May Concern was her debut album. It was # 5 on the Billboard 200 charts and turned gold. She held concerts in the United Kingdom for the promotion of the album. Ironically, this is something Elvis never did.

Lisa Marie released a second album titled Now What in 2005 and it was 9th spot on the Billboard 200 charts. It also turned gold. The difference between To Whom It May Concern and Now What is that the latter has a Parental Advisory tag. Both albums are certified Platinum.

The Princess had a hard time looking for a Prince. On October 3, 1988, she married Danny Keough. Two children were born from the union: their daughter Danielle Riley (May 29, 1989) and their son Benjamin Storm (October 21, 1992). They divorced due to irreconcilable differences. They are still good friends.

The daughter of the King married the King of Pop Michael Jackson on May 26, 1994, away from prying eyes in the Dominican Republic. However, the pair divorced after only 21 months of marriage due to irreconcilable differences.

But the shortest marriage would be with actor Nicolas Cage. They married on August 10, 2002 and divorced three months later, also on grounds of irreconcilable differences.

Right now, Lisa Marie is happily married to Michael Lockwood, who is her music producer and her guitarist. It is surprizing to note that her first husband Keough was the best man.