Elvis Presley, Pamela Clarke Keogh
Elvis Presley, Pamela Clarke Keogh
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Elvis Presley
The Man. The Life. The Legend.

Author: Pamela Clarke Keogh

Narrator: Anna Fields

Unabridged: 7 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/14/2009

Synopsis

“Before Elvis there was nothing.”—John Lennon“It was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody’s ear, and somehow we all dreamed it.”—Bruce SpringsteenThat voice, those eyes, that hair, the cars, the girls. Elvis Presley revolutionized American pop culture when, at age twenty-one, he became a modern superstar. He had a personal style that, like his music, had an immediate impact on his audience that continues to influence us today.“Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century,” proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. His appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show “ripped the 1950s in half,” writes the author. By any measure, Presley’s life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame, everything about his life clamored for attention—and he got it. Keogh examines Elvis’ life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the sunglasses and answers the question, “Why does Elvis matter?”

About Pamela Clarke Keogh

Pamela Clarke Keogh is the author of the internationally bestselling biographies Audrey Style and Jackie Style. Educated at Vassar College, she lives in New York City and visits Memphis whenever she can.

About Anna Fields

Anna Fields (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tara on November 19, 2023

Format Read: Audiobook free with audible Review: A very complete and easy to follow audio. Recommended For: Elvis fans.......more

Goodreads review by Anika on August 15, 2023

The author is so biased and makes him seem like a god......more

Goodreads review by Adrianna on February 28, 2024

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Keogh's biography of Elvis offers mores than a generic overview of his life. She provides a commentary about the impact Elvis had on his fans, the people around him, the music industry, and the American culture. I especially enjoyed the audiobook version,......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 27, 2019

We listened to this book on a trip. I didn't know much about Elvis's life before he was famous. I didn't realize how poor their family was, and that his father couldn't hold a job, and had low self esteem. I didn't know they moved to Memphis, and after living in rooming houses, their low income qual......more

Goodreads review by Craig on April 12, 2023

Elvis Presley was an iconic figure during my childhood and teen years. I remember imitating him at Christmas programs at my high school, playing the guitar and singing "Blue Christmas," complete with the jerky voice, thrust-out hip, and the characteristic snarl. By the mid-1970s he had almost become......more

Quotes

“Before Elvis there was nothing.” John Lennon

“It was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody’s ear, and somehow we all dreamed it.” Bruce Springsteen

“Presents a homage to Elvis from a unique perspective, explaining how his inimitable style—not just the way he dressed, but also the way he spoke and behaved—influenced the music and the sensibilities of Americans unlike anyone before or after him…Gives us an especially moving account of the early relationship between the singer and his fourteen-year-old love, Priscilla Beaulieu.” Publishers Weekly

“Not just another Elvis biography, this work explores why the shy young Southern singer won America’s heart. Simply put, Elvis was cool before anyone knew what cool was. Anna Fields’ energetic yet objective voice is an excellent fit.” AudioFile

“Her bottom line is that Elvis was cool, cooler than any other man of the twentieth century.” Booklist

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