The Elvis Presley Classic Song That Sparked Controversy and Still Reached No. 1

Elvis Presley's iconic Hound Dog performance sparked outrage and controversy, but it also solidified his rebellious public image and launched him to mainstream fame. Dive into the shocking details ...

1972 Elvis Presley Country Ballad Became a Classic Love Song—But Someone Else Took it to No. 1

Even though Elvis Presley recorded it first, this 1972 ballad, which ranked among the decade's greatest apology love songs, ...
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3 of the Best Pop Songs That Close Out Albums From the 1970s

When it comes to pop music, it’s important to end everything with a bang. Occasionally, certain pop artists can get away with giving fans something downbeat or slow. But most of the time, the idea is ...

47 Years Ago, This No. 1 Queen Song Inspired by Elvis Presley Became One of the Band’s Biggest Hits

Written in only 10 minutes, Queen’s Crazy Little Thing Called Love was inspired by Elvis Presley and became one of the band’s ...