N°14 ELVIS PRESLEY - BLACK STAR / FLAMING STAR

Allright, number 13 had a curse over his I guess since I didn't came on posting number 14 but here it is.And to compensate I'll post 2 songs at once: Black Star and Flaming Star.

Previous song we hand the King's Singers but now we have "The King" himself and the song was previously recorded as "Black Star" for the 1960's movie with the same name.... only the producers changed the name shortly before it's release int "Flaming Star" and Elvis had to re-record the song with that title name. Black Star was actually never released but apparantly still some footage exists and got posted on you tube. You'll also find it under the title of Flaming Star.

Do I still need to introduce Mr Presley? I guess not so I'll keep it short. He made Rock And Roll big. He was the star of Rock And Roll and up to now he must be one of the best selling solo artists ever. Elvis Aaron Presley wasn't just a singer/entertainer. He was also one of the best actors of his era. He played in over 35 films such as Love Me Tender, Flaming Star (off course), Jailhouse Rock and King Creole. Naming these movies is naming some of his greatest hits.

He met his wife doing his duty in Germany. He and Priscilla got married in 1967 and a year later Lisa Marie Presley, his only child was born. The family settled at the famous Graceland. 6 Years later Priscilla and Elvis split up and this break up would be the start of his 'downfall'. He started to use a lot of medicines to counter the stress and the physical pains he was going through causing him to gain weigth rapidly. The once slim performer would grow into a fat plump, but still excellent entertainer. His beautifull jumpsuits and sideburns gave him his specific look, forever copied by his fans.

Elvis died in 1977 but ever since his legend lives on and often he's seen 'alive' around the globe. He died in his bathroom at home in Memphis, Tenessee. Officially a cardiac arrest, unofficially it is said it was an overdose of pills. We'll never know.

What we do know is that his music will live on, forever and ever !