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Elvis 75

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In honor of Elvis Presley's 75th birthday, twenty 75-second pieces about his life and music. Read the full description.
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Elvis_75_-_logo_-_50s_small Elvis Presley would have been 75 years old on Jan 8, 2010. You can honor this anniversary all year long with with this series of 75-second modules featuring clips of his most famous songs and interviews with those who knew him best.

Track titles refer to the last music clip in each piece.  All 20 segments begin with the intro to "A Little Less Conversation" as the theme for the series.

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Elvis Presley would have been 75 years old on Jan 8, 2010. You can honor this anniversary all year long with with this series of 75-second modules featuring clips of his most famous songs and interviews with those who knew him best.

Track titles refer to the last music clip in each piece.  All 20 segments begin with the intro to "A Little Less Conversation" as the theme for the series.

Transcript

1. “Good Rockin’ Tonight”

Interviews: Elvis Presley, Peter Guralnick
Songs: A Little Less Conversation; Good Rockin’ Tonight

THIS IS ELVIS 75.

ELVIS BIOGRAPHER PETER GURALNICK.

MORE MUSIC AND INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT ELVIS 75 DOT COM. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

2. “That’s All Right (Mama)”

Interviews: Peter Guralnick
Songs: A Little Less Conversation; That’s All Right (Mama)

THIS IS ELVIS 75.

ELVIS BIOGRAPHER PETER GURALNICK.

MORE MUSIC AND INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT ELVIS 75 DOT COM. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

3. “So High”

Interviews: Gordon Stoker
Songs: A Little Less Conversation; I, John; So High

THIS IS ELVIS 75.

GORDON STOKER OF THE JORDANAIRES BACKED UP ELVIS FOR OVER 15 YEARS.

MORE MUSIC AND INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT ELVIS 75 DOT COM. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

4. “Peace in the Valley”

Interviews: Gordon Stoker
Songs: A Little Less Conversation; Run On;...
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