Tag: Elvis Presley

Jerry Lee Lewis Story

The Jerry Lee Lewis Story A true rock’n’roll pioneer. He fell from rock’n’roll favour in 1958 but reinvented himself as a country star – Jerry Lee Lewis Story. To hear the Frank Carlyle Show live…The Jerry Lee Lewis Story Derek Shelmerdine author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelledis a guest on The Frank Carlyle Show. Live on Facebook…


1950s American RocknRoll Podcast

1950s AMERICAN ROCK’N’ROLL PODCAST The Rise and Fall of American Rock’n’Roll looks at the golden age of 1950s American rocknroll. The Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show Rise and Fall of American Rock’n’Roll This is the podcast of the show originally broadcast on Access North West on 5 November 2018. The complete show, including all the music played…


Are You Lonesome Tonight

Are You Lonesome Tonight?The story behind the song… The story behind Elvis’s 1960 hit, links to William Shakespeare and Al Jolson and the “laughing version” – Are You Lonesome Tonight? Podcasts The story behind Elvis’s song Are You Lonesome tonight… Mop Tops and The King podcast The story behind – Are You Lonesome Tonight? Author…


Colonel Parker Hero or Villain

Elvis Presley’s ManagerColonel Parker – Hero or Villain? Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker was one of the most controversial people in rock’n’roll history – Colonel Parker Hero or Villain. Elvis Presley’s relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker is one of the most contentious parts of the Elvis Presley story. Many Elvis fans see the…


Little Sister Story podcast

Elvis Presley Unravelled #35Little Sister and answer song Hey Memphis podcast Little Sister inspired the Phil Spector produced answer song Hey Memphis from LaVern Baker – The Little Sister story. As a result, Hey Memphis takes a look at the story from the little sister’s point of view… 9 to 15 September: Little Sister Storyguest…


Elvis the Final Tour

Elvis Unravelled #33Elvis the Final Tour In June 1977 Elvis hit the road for the very last time. Two shows were recorded by CBS and screened as a TV Special – Elvis the final tour. 12 to 18 August: Elvis the Final Tourguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show To Listen to…


Elvis Presley Behind the Legend

Elvis Presley Behind the Legend How important was Colonel Tom Parker in turning Elvis into the King of Rock’n’Roll – Elvis Presley Behind the Legend. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on The Frank Carlyle Show. Live on Facebook – Monday 29 August 2022 The whole show: 8.00 to 10.00…


Elvis the RocknRoll Years

Elvis the RocknRoll Years In March 1956 Elvis shot to fame with his first single on RCA, Heartbreak Hotel. This blog takes a look at the story from that point, up to March 1958, when he was enlisted into the US Army – Elvis the rocknroll years. Before he was famous To find out what…


Elvis Presley Book Club

Elvis Presley book clubA look at four key aspects of Elvis’s life…Before he was famousThe 1950s King of Rock’n’RollElvis and The ColonelElvis in the Movies A look at the legend that is Elvis Presley. Including, his early days, 1950s King of Rock’n’Roll. his relationship with Colonel Tom Parker and closing with his movie career –…


Elvis before he was famous

Elvis Before He Was Famous Elvis Presley, The King of Rock’n’Roll, had three distinct careers:In the 1950s it was Elvis Presley’s rock’n’roll years, when he was the King of Rock’n’Roll. He reinvented himself when he came out of the US Army. In the 1960s he was a Hollywood matinee idol. He starred in 31 movies….