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Description
That voice, those eyes, that hair, the cars, the girls—Elvis Presley revolutionized American pop culture. “His appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half,” writes the author. Keogh examines Elvis’s life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the gold sunglasses.
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's energetic yet objective voice is an excellent fit. We sense the innocence of young Elvis and his unsophisticated family; through Fields we are introduced to young Priscilla, who surely didn't know what she was getting in to but became tough enough to handle it. Fields avoids a stereotypical Elvis impersonation but provides just a hint of his voice. Unfortunately, the listener misses the visuals: Elvis's instinct for flamboyant clothing and his passion for decorating Graceland cry out for photos. Too bad we can't see the pictures. N.M.C. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine
About the Author
Pamela Clarke Keogh is the author of the internationally best-selling biographies Audrey Style and Jackie Style. Educated at Vassar College, she lives in New York City and visits Memphis whenever she can.
