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The History of Elvis: 1960

Elvis Presley Events, Recordings, Discography, and Concerts in 1960

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There was no doubt that Elvis was back in 1960... and without losing a shred of popularity. But was the pop establishment finally accepting of him, or had he simply met them halfway?

1. Elvis History: 1960

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Rock was supposedly dead in 1960, but its King was alive, so how could that be? Or, with his mother gone, had he lost the drive to prove himself?

2. Elvis Timeline: 1960

Elvis wraps up his service, gets back to work... and notices the first signs of his entrapment.

3. Elvis Recording Sessions: 1960

Elvis goes both ways at once, recording his most traditional pop and also some of his hardest blues. He also finally gets to record the gospel he loves so much.

4. Elvis Discography: 1960

The most notorious youth in the nation retools old Italian ballads and parlor favorites.

5. Elvis Movies: 1960

Elvis mythologizes his Army experience and tries desperately to be seen as a "serious" actor.

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