Category Archives: Songs Written About Elvis

Elvis, Marilyn and James Dean

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Cher
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Welcome to my next instalment in the series “Songs Written About Elvis”.  In this one he shares the spotlight with two other super super stars, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.  There was a time when I was fascinated by Marilyn … Continue reading →

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Songs Written About Elvis – “Back to Tupelo” by Mark Knopfler

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Cher

Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Songs Written About Elvis 2

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Cher

"(619) 239-KING" and “Elvis is Everywhere” by Mojo Nixon Hello again, dear Readers.  I am back with your 2nd instalment of the songs written about Elvis.  If you remember from my first post in this series, was it just yesterday? … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Black Velvet in that Little Boy’s Eyes

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Cher
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So I’m reading the Jerry Hopkins Elvis biography, the latest edition that has his two Elvis bio’s combined.  The first book he wrote before Elvis died and it’s the only biography that I’m aware of that was written while Elvis … Continue reading →

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