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Ms. Rubinlicht: Hey Elvis! My favorite song of yours is “Suspicious Minds”, can you tell me more about it?
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Elvis: Why yes Ms. Rubinlicht! It was recorded in 1969, and was off the album Elvis’ 30 #1 Hits
Ms. Rubinlicht: I really enjoy how the song has a steady moderate beat throughout, except during the
bridge, when the tempo slows.
Elvis: The dynamics also get softer there to create a more emotional effect, then build to the end of the song.
Information
Genres: Early Rock n Rolll
Members: Elvis Presley
Hometown: Tupelo, Mississippi
Record Labels: RCA, BMG,
DCC,
SUN,
Influences and Influenced
Influences:
Big Mama Thornton,
Hank Williams
Influenced:
Queen,
The Beatles
Ms. Rubinlicht: I can tell that this song has an emotional mood, and seems very bittersweet/heartbreaking,
but what is it about?
Elvis: It’s about two people in a relationship who cannot trust each other. It seems as if the singer has
cheated on his girlfriend before, but she still does not trust him. She constantly asks him his whereabouts
and is suspicious of women who are just his friend. They love each other, but it seems as if their relationship
is not built on trust.
Ms. Rubinlicht: Is that what you meant when you wrote:
“So, if an old friend I know/Stops by to say hello/Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again/Asking where I've been/You can't see these tears are real/I'm crying (Yes
I'm crying)
We can't go on together/With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And be can't build our dreams/ On suspicious minds”
Elvis: Exactly! Some interesting facts about this song is that it was my last #1 hit. It was originally written for
another artist, but failed miserably, lucky they had the “King” to record it (at 4am!).
Ms. Rubinlicht: Thanks Elvis! I love you!!!
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Biographical Information
Who is the artist/all members of the band: Elvis Aaron Presley
Birth and Death Dates: January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977 (aged 42)
Information about death: Suffered cardiac arrest caused by drug usage
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What instrument does each member play: Guitar/Sings
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One interesting fact about their family/childhood: Elvis was a twin, but his twin brother did not survive childbirth. The twin’s name is
Jesse
Fun Facts: Elvis’ favorite sandwich was a Peanut butter, banana and bacon….deep fried!
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Genres: Early Rock n Rolll
Career Information
Genre(s): Early Rock n Roll, Country, Gospel
Members: Elvis Presley
Hometown: Tupelo, Mississippi
Record Labels: RCA, BMG,
DCC,
SUN,
Year Formed: Recorded a record for his mother’s birthday in August of 1953
Year Broken Up/ Why Breakup: Career ended in 1977 when he died. He never stopped playing from 1953-77
Record Label: RCA, Sony, Sun, BMG
Hometown: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi but moved to Memphis, Tennessee as a child
2 Hit Songs and Years: “Suspicious Minds” (1969) “Hound Dog” (1954)
2 Hit Albums and Years: “Elvis’ 31 # Hits” (1969) “ Elvis Presley” (1956)
Unique Characteristics of their music: First white rock n roller, gyrated his hips when performed, soulful voice
Influence/Influenced
Influences:
Big Mama Thornton,
Hank Williams
Influenced:
Queen,
The Beatles
Awards and Achievements (2 examples): Grammy Award (1972): Best Gospel/Other; Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
(Inducted 1986)
Fun Facts: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash all recorded one night at Sun Records.
That evening was known as the “Million Dollar Quartet” which was created into a Broadway Musical in 2010
Contact Information
Official Band Website: www.elvis.com
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“Suspicious Minds” (1969)
“Hound Dog” (1954)
Rationale
I chose to research Elvis Presley because my mom has always been a
huge fan. I learned a lot of interesting information about him and his life.
One piece of information that I find important is that Elvis was the first white
Rock n Roll artist, and he broke many racial barriers. He had a hard career,
and was micromanaged by his manager Colonel Tom Parker, who allowed
Elvis to use drugs. Elvis is influential as he is probably the most popular
musician next to the Beatles. He has influenced many musicians and pop
culture.
Citations
Warren, Holly. "Elvis Presley." Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock n Roll. New York
City: 2001.
"Elvis Presley." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Mar. 2013. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
"Elvis Presley on AllMusic." AllMusic. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
"Suspicious Minds." By Elvis Presley Songfacts. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
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