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Elvis Presley

The Man, the Life, the Legend

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Elvis Presley

By: Pamela Clarke Keogh
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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 It was that voice, those eyes, that hair, the cars, the girls. Elvis Presley revolutionized American pop culture when, at age 21, he became a modern superstar. A Memphis Beau Brummel even before he found fame, Elvis had a personal style that, like his music, had an immediate impact on his audience that continues to influence us today.

"Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the 20th century," proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. The author writes, "His appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half." By any measure, Presley's life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings in a two-room house to his meteoric rise to international fame, everything about his life, from his outsized talent to his car collection, clamored for attention. And he got it.

Keogh compellingly examines Elvis's life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the 14-karat-gold sunglasses and answers the question, "Why does Elvis matter?"

©2004 Pamela Clarke Keogh (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks Entertainment & Celebrities Music Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

"Appealing....[An]intimate portrait of a man who was larger than life." ( Publishers Weekly)
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As a die hard Elvis fan I loved this book
I found it emotional in many ways , as long as we have his music he will always be with us
R I P you beautiful man 💔🎶🥰

The king

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If you’re newly obsessed with Elvis after having watched the 2022 Elvis movie, I would highly recommend this book to learn more about him. If you already know a lot about Elvis, this could still be for you, as the writing and narration are excellent, in my opinion.

The book takes the reader on a journey through the life, music, fashion and loves of Elvis, shedding light on his many sides; the boy and man as well as the extremely talented artist and legend.

The narrator’s smooth southern tone was very appropriate given Elvis’s own accent (it’s a shame Elvis himself never narrated an audiobook, unlike Johnny Cash!) and her tone is soothing but never boring.

I was sad when the book ended and would listen again. Thank you audible for including this in the plus catalogue. I’ve learned more about Elvis and got absorbed in his world for these few beautifully nostalgic hours.

Great writing and narration

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Before i listend to this book, i was of the opinion that there was absolutely nothing this book could tell me, that i probaby didnt already know about Elvis. And i was right..kinda..However the narrator tells the story with such style, such skill and humour. It was like listening about the man for the very first time. Would i recommend this book to yawl...hell yeah...utterly awesone.

Elvis

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A sublime and delicious listen ..
The love, respect, detail and care taken in the writing of this book is second to none.

I have read and listened to hundreds of biographies, this is one of the best ever.
Just a shame this wasn't a co-written autobiography. As I'm sure EP would have loved it too.

The warmth it bestows, is ever so magical.
Thank you to the author Pamela Clarke Keogh ..
Also to the narrator Anna Fields who entrance's you with her splendid voices and narration.

A Book that should be heard by all fans of Elvis

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I really enjoyed this book and being a Elvis fan I stilled learned some new things about the man.

Elvis

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