Thursday marks the 70th anniversary of a music icon recording two of his signature songs, which will top board Hot 100 in the United States.
After graduating from high school in 1953, 18-year-old Elvis Presley visited Memphis Recording Service (now Sun Studios) in Memphis, Tennessee. On 18th July, Presley recorded “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” in the studio.
However, it was not until 1956 that Presley emerged on the national music scene. His first album, Elvis PresleyWas released on March 23, 1956. The album included hits such as Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” and Ray Charles’s “I Got a Woman”.
More exposure on top national television programs such as milton berle show And stage show Helped Elvis grow his name and brand. Having already established himself as the next big thing on the rock and roll scene, it was time for 21-year-old Presley to take it to another level.
Elvis on July 2, 1956 went into rca studios in New York City and recorded three future hits: “Any Way You Want Me,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and a cover of Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog.” The latter two were released just 11 days after recording.
Seventy years later, “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” hold a special legacy as two of Presley’s most iconic and recognizable hits.
‘Don’t Be Cruel’ and ‘Hound Dog’ both reach No. 1 on the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100
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As noted American songwriter Magazine, “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” both reached number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 (now the Billboard Hot 100). In a 2004 ranking of the 500 greatest songs of all time, rolling stone “Don’t Be Cruel” and Presley’s version of “Hound Dog” were placed at number 200 and 19 respectively on the list.
The King of Rock and Roll will perform both songs during his first appearance ed sullivan show On September 9, 1956.
