Return Of The King

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Elvis Presley's Great Comeback

By Gillian G. Gaar

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Return Of The King chronicles a pivotal chapter in the life of Elvis Presley. After a slump marked by uninspired films and records, Elvis stages a remarkable comeback in 1968, breaking free from the constraints imposed by his manager. The book highlights his artistic revival, crowned by a landmark TV special and the creation of some of his most memorable songs like 'Suspicious Minds' and 'In The Ghetto.'

Drawing on fresh interviews and thorough research, the author offers new insights into this transformative period for The King of Rock'n'Roll.
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This book will appeal to fans of Elvis Presley, music historians, and readers interested in cultural comeback stories and 20th-century music history.

Parker's plan to re-establish Elvis Presley as a star after he left the army in 1960 had been successful at first, with the success of films like "G I Blues" and "Blue Hawaii" and their soundtracks. This book shows how Presley reclaimed his crown, making an extraordinary transition from fading MoR balladeer to engaged, vital artist.

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Return Of The King tells the story of a tumultuous period in the life of Elvis Presley. By 1967, The King Of Rock'n'Roll was all but washed-up, thanks to a string of bland movie roles and lacklustre records. But within a year he had roused himself, loosened the creative shackles imposed by his grasping manager, 'Colonel' Tom Parker, and reconnected with the rock audience through a riveting TV special. There followed a glorious but all too brief artistic flowering, in which he made some of his most enduring records, including 'Suspicious Minds' and 'In The Ghetto'.

This meticulously researched and elegantly written book, based on a string of new interviews with colleagues, friends, fans, and observers of The King, sheds new light on the events of Elvis's great comeback.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906002282

Publisher: Outline Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jawbone

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Gillian G. Gaar Non-Fiction

About the Author

Gillian G. Gaar is the author of several books about music, including She's A Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll, Green Day: Rebels With A Cause and The Rough Guide To Nirvana. She has also written for Mojo, Rolling Stone, Record Collector, Goldmine, and the Experience Music Project museum, among others.