Untold Gold

Untold Gold The Stories Behind Elvis's #1 Hits

eBook (01 Apr 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The stories behind the luck, inspiration, and timing that brought hits like "Heartbreak Hotel," "Don't Be Cruel," "In the Ghetto," and "A Little Less Conversation" to life are told in this look at some of the world's most popular hits. Fans will be given the inside story of how these and other of the best known rock songs were written, why they were recorded, and how they became hits. Along the way, they will meet and get to know the men and women who wrote songs for the "King," follow the route these songs took to Elvis, and understand how he reshaped the songs to fit his vision. The author spent countless hours interviewing songwriters, digging through dusty charts, and listening to demos in order to uncover the great stories he tells here. Each song in this book is a commentary on where the world was and what was making it tick, making these songs as much a glimpse into the life of America as into the life of Elvis.

Book information

ISBN: 9781569765074
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 385g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm