In June 1954, Elvis Presley recorded a song from Nashville at Memphis Recording Services. In addition, he invited local guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black to accompany him. But the effect of this combination was not ideal, and it was not until Presley sang Arthur Crudupitz's "Rhythm and Blues song "Great" that they found the feeling. The song eventually became Elvis Presley's first single on Sun Records.
In a November 1955 poll conducted by radio disc jockeys, he was considered a promising "country and western" singer. On November 22, 1955, Sam Phillips, the owner of Sun Records, transferred Elvis' contract to Victor Records, a subsidiary of RCA Records (American Radio Records) for $35,000.
On January 27, 1956, Victor Records released his album "Heartbreak Hotel", which immediately became a best-seller in the U.S. market. It was also his first album to sell more than 1 million copies. It quickly topped the US magazine Billboard's Hot Pop Songs chart. The album "Elvis Presley: The Great Performances" was released on March 23. In September, RCA released seven of Presley's singles at the same time. As a result, Presley topped the charts every week from August to December. The album "Elvis" will be released on October 19.
In 1957, he starred in the drama musical "Elvis Presley" as Vince Everett. The album "Loving You" will be released on July 1st. Subsequently, "Teddy Bear" was released in the UK.
In 1958, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to serve in Germany. Although he was abroad, he continued to record best-selling records, earned more than $2 million in just one year, and starred in the crime film "The King of Singers" with Caroline Jones, playing Danny Fisher.
The album "For Lp Fans Only" was released on February 1, 1959. Retired on March 5, 1960.
Starred in the 1960 movie "The Troubles of the Soldier" and played Tulsa McClain. The album "Elvis Is Back" will be released on April 1. In November, "It's Now Or Never" topped the UK charts for eight consecutive weeks, and the movie soundtrack "Military Music" topped the charts for 22 consecutive weeks.
The album "Are You Lonesome Tonight" was released in January 1961. He also starred in the musical comedy "Blue Hawaii", playing Chad Gates; and later starred in the drama "The Wild Country", playing Glen Taylor.
In 1962, he starred in the drama musical "The King of Victory" as Walter Gulick. The album "Pot Luck" will be released on June 1. Later, he starred in the movie "Love and Love" as Toby.
In 1963, he starred in the movie "Love Song" with Joan O'Brien, playing the role of Mike Edwards, and later starred in the comedy "The Carp Jumps to the Dragon Gate", playing the role of Mike. The album "Girls! Girls! Girls!" will be released on November 1.
In 1964, he collaborated with Barbara Stanwyck in the romance film "Roustabout", playing the role of Charlie Rogers. Later, he filmed the comedy "Viva Casino", in which he played Jackson.
In 1965, he starred in the musical "Hawaii Paradise" as Rick Richards.
In 1966, he starred in the movie "The Love Song of the Boat" as Johnny, and then appeared in the movie "Spin" as Mike McCoy.
In 1967, he starred in the musical "Misfortune Comes Alone" as Lambert.
Elvis then released a gospel song album "How Great Thou Art" and won his only Grammy Award. But at this time, the Beatles from across the ocean began to emerge in the United States, which threatened Elvis Presley's status in the American pop music world. The album "Clambake" will be released on November 1.
After 1968, due to the decline in movie profits, Elvis shifted the focus of his career to television programs. Elvis Presley had his own TV show in the United States. At this time, Elvis Presley had matured in front of the TV cameras, which made many music fans regain their respect for Elvis Presley. And starred in the movie "Speedway", playing Steve Grayson. The album "Elvis? TV Special" was released on November 22. The album "?68 Comeback" was released on December 23.
In early 1969, he returned to Memphis to record the album "Elvis In Memphis". Later, a live concert was held at the Las Vegas International Hotel in Nevada's casino city. Since then, he has been touring all over the United States. Due to too much pressure, Presley began to use sleeping pills to fall asleep. He also took many drugs to control his weight. He also suffered from depression.
The album "On Stage-February 1970" was released on February 14, 1970. The album "In Person At The International" will be released on April 1. "Of Wonder" will be released on July 11. The album "Back In Memphis" will be released on November 1st.
The album "Elvis Country" was released on January 2, 1971. The album "That's The Way It Is" was released in November.
On June 9, 1972, a live concert was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and about 1 million albums were sold on the spot.
The world's first live satellite concert was held in Hawaii on January 14, 1973. This Hawaii live recording album topped the US charts in 1973.
On September 4, 1976, the album "The Gril Of My Best Friend" was released again, and the album "Suspicion" was also released due to the same situation.