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The Sonic Swagger of Elvis Presley: A Critical History of the Early Recordings
The Sonic Swagger of Elvis Presley: A Critical History of the Early Recordings
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Elvis Presley's fusion of country, rhythm & blues, and gospel created rock & roll and ballads, and this book explores his groundbreaking early years and influence on music. It includes a comprehensive analysis of his recording sessions.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Elvis Presley's remarkable ability to manipulate a diverse range of interests continues to be a source of awe in the world of music. Through his seamless fusion of country, rhythm & blues, and gospel, he created a groundbreaking blend of hair-raising rock & roll and heartfelt ballads. This captivating book delves into the early years of Presley's musical journey, offering a comprehensive analysis of every recording session from the 1950s. It explores how Presley, with one foot firmly rooted in the delta mud and the other in a country hoedown, collaborated with Scotty Moore and Bill Black to merge two distinctly American musical forms—country and blues—to birth what would later be recognized as rockabilly. Furthermore, the book sheds light on Presley's profound influence on music and his enduring contributions, which are still celebrated to this day.
Elvis Presley's remarkable ability to manipulate a diverse range of interests continues to be a source of awe in the world of music. Through his seamless fusion of country, rhythm & blues, and gospel, he created a groundbreaking blend of hair-raising rock & roll and heartfelt ballads. This captivating book delves into the early years of Presley's musical journey, offering a comprehensive analysis of every recording session from the 1950s. It explores how Presley, with one foot firmly rooted in the delta mud and the other in a country hoedown, collaborated with Scotty Moore and Bill Black to merge two distinctly American musical forms—country and blues—to birth what would later be recognized as rockabilly. Furthermore, the book sheds light on Presley's profound influence on music and his enduring contributions, which are still celebrated to this day.
Weight: 428g
Dimension: 151 x 224 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476684314
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