Elvis
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Book Overview
Based solely upon the hard facts of his career-the most Top Forty hits (107), the most Top Ten hits (38), the most consecutive #1 hits (10), & the most weeks at #1 (80)-Elvis Aaron Presley's place among the pantheon of rock & roll legends seems secure. Indeed, Elvis's records continue to sell well today, a full twenty years after his death. Author Dave Marsh delves into very aspect of Presley's life & art, pursuing the two solid sources of evidence that remain from the performer: sight & sound. With a mature & experienced eye, Marsh-a longtime editor & rock critic at Rolling Stone Magazine-confronts the myths about Elvis's music, analyzing his gripping mix of gospel, country, & rock. To punctuate these fascinating insights, hundreds of black & white photos from every stage of Elvis's career accompany the text, showing in pictures how the King's life played out in his songs. Using these two indisputable facets of the King's legacy, Marsh builds a seminal mosaic of the tragic trajectory of this utterly American hero. Compassionate & fair, Elvis is a tremendous resource for everyone who has come under the spell of this great musician, actor, & performer.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:081290947X
ISBN13:9780812909470
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:Times Books
Length:245 Pages
Weight:3.35 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Elvis Still King And So Are You!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Aloha Folks: Happy to let others know of your great product quality and fast service. Not that I had an immediate need to receive this book in a hurry but it's great to know that you do provide quick delivery without paying extra. You'll be happy to know I received it in plenty of time to have the author sign it for me at a special interview with Dave Marsh at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame - Mahalo nui loa/thanks alot - Dahmia
SECOND BEST ELVIS BIOGRAPHY
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I read this book when it was published in the 1980s and for over ten years, I felt it was the best book about Elvis Presley. However, Peter Guralnick produced a great piece of work with "Last Train" and "Careless Love" that captured the essence of Elvis that had been missing from every type of media that attempted to tell Elvis Presley's story. Marsh's book doesn't fare well when compared to either book but it was the first serious work that, for the most part, was able to correctly put Presley's life on paper.
My Favorite Elvis Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As compelling as the two Guralnick books are, my favorite is this sprawling, wonderfully illustrated biography highlighted by Mr. Marsh's knowledgeable text. His list of song highlights in the back of this invaluable volume serves as a great "crash course" in the King's discography. Dave Marsh is a great fan of Elvis, but the book does not sink into gushy fan love letter stuff, nor does it go the Albert Goldman route. If I could award six stars, I would.
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