Elvis Presley – The Early Years DVD

Elvis Presley – The Early Years DVD

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Elvis Presley – The Early Years takes you back to the beginning of the King of Rock 'n' Roll story, when a young singer from Memphis began changing popular music forever. This documentary focuses on Elvis' childhood, his early musical influences and the remarkable breakthrough that transformed him into an international superstar.

The story begins with Elvis' childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, followed by his family's move to Memphis. It was there that he absorbed a unique mixture of gospel, country, rhythm & blues and blues – musical influences that would eventually come together to create his revolutionary early sound.

The documentary explores his first recordings at Sun Records, his association with Sam Phillips, Scotty Moore and Bill Black, and the recordings that launched his career. That's All Right, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Mystery Train and Baby Let's Play House are among the classics associated with this extraordinary period.

His explosive breakthrough on American television and the excitement surrounding his early live performances also form an important part of the story. Within only a few years, Elvis had developed from an unknown young Memphis singer into a cultural phenomenon and one of the most influential entertainers of the twentieth century.

A fascinating DVD for anyone interested in discovering how the Elvis legend began and how the young King helped launch the rock 'n' roll revolution.

Contents
Elvis Presley's Childhood in Tupelo
Moving to Memphis
Elvis' Early Musical Influences
Gospel, Country, Blues & Rhythm and Blues
The First Sun Records Sessions
Elvis & Sam Phillips
Scotty Moore & Bill Black
That's All Right
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Baby Let's Play House
Mystery Train
The Early Live Performances
Elvis' National Breakthrough
The Early Television Appearances
The Birth of the King of Rock 'n' Roll

Specifications
Format: DVD
Artist: Elvis Presley
Title: The Early Years
Type: Documentary / Music / Biography
Focus: Elvis Presley's early career
Features historic and archive material
Era: Childhood and early rock 'n' roll years
Genre: Rock 'n' Roll / Documentary / Biography
Language: English

Highlights
The story of the young Elvis Presley
From Tupelo and Memphis to international fame
Focuses on the legendary Sun Records era
The stories behind his earliest rock 'n' roll classics
Elvis with Scotty Moore and Bill Black
Historic material from the 1950s
Great collector's DVD for Elvis and rock 'n' roll fans