58 years ago, Elvis Presley was warned this song was too honest to release—he recorded it anyway

Elvis Presley's If I Can Dream, a song he fought to record despite pushback became his biggest hit in years and showcased his ...
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On This Day in 1960, Elvis Presley Started a Five Week Run at No. 1 With His First Post-Army Hit—Inspired by an Italian Classic

When Elvis Presley came home from the Army, he didn’t just step back into the spotlight — he lit it up. With the romance of “It’s Now or Never,” adapted from the Italian classic “’O Sole Mio,” the ...
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On This Day in 1960: Elvis Presley Earned a Gold Record With History-Making Album

Exactly 66 years ago, Elvis Presley made history with his second studio album, Elvis. On Feb. 17, 1960, Elvis was certified Gold by the RIAA, earning the Rock and Roll icon the first of many Gold ...