The Sonic Swagger of Elvis Presley : A Critical History of the Early Recordings.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Gary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977--Criticism and interpretation.

Presley, Elvis.

Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977--Discography.

Rock music--United States--To 1961--History and criticism.

Rock music.

Rock music--United States--1961-1970--History and criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 pages)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

"Elvis Presley's clever manipulation of his numerous interests remains one of the music world's great marvels. His synthesis of country, rhythm & blues and gospel resulted in an inventive mixture of hair-raising rock & roll and balladry. This history focuses squarely on the music of Presley's groundbreaking early years and includes a comprehensive analysis of every Presley recording session from the 1950s. Chapters deftly illustrate how Presley, with one foot in delta mud and the other in a country hoedown, teamed with Scotty Moore and Bill Black to fuse two distinctly American musical forms--country and blues--to form what would come to be known as "rockabilly." Also detailed is Presley's influence on music and how his contributions are still celebrated today"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Parker, Gary The Sonic Swagger of Elvis Presley

ISBN:

9781476645148