American Songwriter

On This Day in 2016, Elvis Presley Broke a Chart Record with a Posthumous Album That Featured Orchestra-Backed Recordings of His Classic Hits

Nine years ago today, Elvis Presley made international chart history with the release of a posthumous compilation albums.

Who was Donna Jean Godchaux? Grateful Dead member sang on Elvis, Cher hits

While Godchaux is known for her time with the Dead, she also contributed to several hits from artists like Elvis Presley, ...

Elvis Presley Turned a Decade-Old Willie Nelson Heartbreak Song Into a Timeless Hit

After country singer Billy Walker and Nelson's own version, Presley took a swing at the bittersweet song. He released it in 1971 on his 13th album, Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old). The album was ...
The Suburban

Retro Roundup: 1970s hits outside the top 10 Part 43: Elvis Presley Part 3

Before we resume our look at Elvis Presley hits that did not reach the top-10 on the Billboard pop charts, I have to note ...
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Elvis Presley Almost Didn’t Record The Iconic Hit That Redefined and Revitalized His Singing Career

Tehuan Harris is a news and features journalist at Collider, reporting and writing about all things music and reality TV (sometimes). She is a talented journalist and a natural storyteller who writes ...

Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux, Who Also Sang on Elvis Presley's 'Suspicious Minds,' Dies at 78

Donna Jean Godchaux, a former member of the Grateful Dead who also sang on No. 1 hits for Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge, has ...
American Songwriter

How Johnny Cash Inspired the Elvis Presley Hit “Blue Suede Shoes”

One of the many signature songs of Elvis Presley is “Blue Suede Shoes”. Though, like many of his signature songs, it was a cover. Originally written and performed by Carl Perkins in 1956, Elvis ...