Elvis Presley

Singer

1935-01-08 – 1977-08-16

Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor whose recordings helped popularize rock and roll on a global scale. Known as the King of Rock and Roll, he became one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. His music and screen persona shaped modern popular entertainment.

Books by Elvis Presley

Elvis in his own words
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049. Elvis, Elvis, Elvis
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Elvis Presley
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Quotes by Elvis Presley

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine. Ain't nowhere else in the world where you can go from driving a truck to cadillac overnight
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When things go bad, don't go with them.
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Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.
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Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.
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Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine. Ain't nowhere else in the world where you can go from driving a truck to cadillac overnight
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When things go bad, don't go with them.
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I'll never feel comfortable taking a strong drink, and I'll never feel easy smoking a cigarette. I just don't think those things are right for me.
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Every time I think that I'm getting old, and gradually going to the grave, something else happens.
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I did the Ed Sullivan show four times. I did the Steve Allen show. I did the Jackie Gleason show.
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The army teaches boys to think like men.
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I think I have something tonight that's not quite correct for evening wear. Blue suede shoes.
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There are too many people that depend on me. I'm too obligated. I'm in too far to get out.
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I hope I didn't bore you too much with my life story.
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I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.
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I happened to come along in the music business when there was no trend.
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I don't think I'm bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this.
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When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis.
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Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.
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I'm not trying to be sexy. It's just my way of expressing myself when I move around.
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I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned.
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