Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer, actor, and cultural icon, widely regarded as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in a modest household and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, as a teenager. His music career began at Sun Records in 1954, blending blues, country, and gospel influences.
Elvis rose to fame with hits like “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, and “Jailhouse Rock,” captivating audiences with his charismatic stage presence and revolutionary sound. He starred in over 30 films, becoming a global superstar. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958, he served in Germany and resumed his career with renewed success after his discharge.
In the 1970s, he performed iconic Las Vegas residencies and toured extensively. Despite his success, health issues and drug dependency plagued his later years. Elvis died at 42 at his Graceland home in Memphis. With over a billion records sold, he remains one of the best-selling artists of all time and a lasting symbol of rock and roll’s transformative power.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can’t help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can’t help falling in love with you?
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
For I can’t help falling in love with you
