"Separate Ways," released as a single in 1972 shortly after Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley legally separated, is by no means unknown to Elvis fans at large; it was certified gold in the United States for sales of 500,000 copies. However, it's the B-side of that single which became a better-known Elvis hit: the country ballad "Always on My Mind." While both songs are broodingly morose, "Separate Ways," which details the effects of divorce on a couple's young child, contains particularly heart-ripping lyrics such as "some day when she… read more
"Separate Ways," released as a single in 1972 shortly after Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley legally separated, is by no means unknown … read more
"Separate Ways," released as a single in 1972 shortly after Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley legally separated, is by no means unknown to Elvis fans at large; it was certif… read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore … read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to… read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or s… read more