TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   465   67   IN THE GHETTO   1969  
  2   600   149   SUSPICIOUS MINDS   1969  
  3   973   135   JAILHOUSE ROCK   1957  
  4   1250   501   IT'S NOW OR NEVER ('O SOLE MIO)   1960  
  5   1336   486   I JUST CAN'T HELP BELIEVING   1972  
  6   1491   571   MY BOY   1974  
  7   1607   146   WOODEN HEART (MUSS'I DENN)   1961  
  8   1686   679   LOVE ME TENDER   1955  
  9   1725   641   ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT?   1960  
  10   1758   718   ALWAYS ON MY MIND   1973  
  11   1823   729   HEARTBREAK HOTEL   1956  
  12   1857   899   YOU'RE THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE   1963  
  13   1882   786   CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE   1961  
  14   1987   853   ONE NIGHT WITH YOU   1958  
  15   2316   978   DON'T BE CRUEL   1956  
  16   3304   1140   GOOD LUCK CHARM   1962  
  17   4159   1682   BURNING LOVE   1972  
  18   4631   2147   KISS ME QUICK   1963  
  19   4702   1917   A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION   1968  
  20   5180   1543   RETURN TO SENDER   1962  
  21   5254   1861   LITTLE SISTER   1961  
  22   5991   1773   HOUND DOG   1956  
  23   6388   1577   SURRENDER   1961  
  24   6604   2304   LET ME BE YOUR TEDDYBEAR   1957  
  25   7032   2123   SHE'S NOT YOU   1962  
  26   7214   2388   CRYING IN THE CHAPEL   1965  
  27   7228   2567   ALL SHOOK UP   1957  
  28   7777   2904   DON'T   1957  
  29   8077   3081   TOO MUCH   1957  
  30   8080   3045   I WANT YOU, I NEED YOU, I LOVE YOU   1956  
  31   8650   3217   LOVING YOU   1957  
  32   8657   3168   WAY DOWN   1977  
  33   9240   3339   TREAT ME NICE   1957  
  34   9676   2277   STUCK ON YOU   1960  
  35   10217   2992   PLAYING FOR KEEPS   1957  
  36   10672   2885   BOSSA NOVA BABY   1963  
  37   10986   4916   KING CREOLE   1958  
  38   11387   3126   SUCH A NIGHT   1964  
  39   11550   3842   HARD HEADED WOMAN   1958  
  40   12659   6092   BLUE SUEDE SHOES   1956  
  41   12686   4128   MOODY BLUE   1977  
  42   13458   3540   I FEEL SO BAD   1961  
  43   13476   3157   A BIG HUNK'O LOVE   1959  
  44   14100   6334   NO MORE   1962  
  45   14170   3546   SUSPICION   1964  
  46   14561   3844   I BEG OF YOU   1958  
  47   14565   3781   ONE BROKEN HEART FOR SALE   1963  
  48   14882   3178   ANYWAY YOU WANT ME (THAT'S HOW I WILL BE)   1956  
  49   15239   5835   A FOOL SUCH AS I   1959  
  50   15265   3839   DON'T ASK ME WHY   1958  
  51   17094   8732   RUBBERNECKIN'   1969  
  52   17775   9291   THE WONDER OF YOU   1970  
  53   17868   8559   I GOTTA KNOW   1960  
  54   18901   8656   FOLLOW THAT DREAM   1962  
  55   19082   5845   DON'T CRY DADDY   1969  
  56   19223   9402   LAWDY, MISS CLAWDY   1957  
  57   19350   6934   KISSIN' COUSINS   1964  
  58   19517   5981   MY WAY   1977  
  59       6113  
LOVE LETTERS
  1966  
  60       10957   I GOT STUNG   1958  
                     
                     
  On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died. He was 42 years old. For many people, it felt like the world had lost a hero. Elvis wasn’t just a singer. He was a star, an entertainer, a man who changed everything. His death marked the end of an era, but his music still lives on.

Elvis was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He had a twin brother, Jesse Garon, who died at birth. Elvis grew up in a poor family with his parents Gladys and Vernon. They didn’t have much, but there was a lot of love. From a young age, Elvis loved music. He heard gospel in church, blues on the street, and country on the radio. On his eleventh birthday, he got a guitar. He actually wanted a bike, but that guitar would change his life.

When he was 18, he went to a small studio to record a song as a gift for his mother. The owner of that studio, Sam Phillips, immediately saw that Elvis had something special. In 1954, Elvis recorded the song "That’s All Right". That was the start of his career. People had never heard anything like it. His voice, his style, his energy—everything was new.

Soon, big hits followed like "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock", and "Love Me Tender". Elvis became famous for his hip movements on stage. Some people found it shocking, others loved it. He got the nickname "Elvis the Pelvis", which he didn’t like. But no one could ignore him. He was young, handsome, and had a voice that touched everyone.

In 1956, he performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. More than 60 million people watched. From that moment on, he was a superstar. Fans screamed, cried, and fainted at his concerts. He brought something new: rock-’n-roll became popular with young people, and Elvis led the way.

Besides singing, Elvis also acted. He starred in movies like "Blue Hawaii", "Viva Las Vegas", and "Love Me Tender". The movies weren’t always great, but they sold well. Elvis became a movie star. In 1958, he was drafted into the army. He went to Germany, where he met Priscilla Beaulieu. They married in 1967 and had a daughter, Lisa Marie, in 1968.

After his time in the army, his music career slowed down. He made a lot of movies, and his records didn’t sell as well. But in 1968, he came back with a special TV performance: the '68 Comeback Special. He wore a black leather outfit and sang like he had never left. The audience went wild. Elvis was back.

From 1969 on, he performed often in Las Vegas. His shows were big, with glittery suits, orchestras, and gospel choirs. He sang with passion and gave everything on stage. In 1973, he gave a concert that was broadcast via satellite: "Aloha from Hawaii". Millions of people around the world watched. That had never happened before.

Elvis kept making hits, like "Suspicious Minds", "In the Ghetto", and "Burning Love". His voice stayed strong, his presence stayed unique. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going well. He often felt lonely. He used medicine to sleep, to stay awake, to relax. His health got worse. He had problems with his heart, his liver, and his weight. Still, he kept performing.

On August 16, 1977, he was found in his home, Graceland, in Memphis. He had died. The world was shocked. Fans came to Graceland in huge numbers to say goodbye. Elvis was gone, but his music remained.

Elvis recorded more than 750 songs. He sold millions of records. He influenced artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, and Prince. He brought Black music to a white audience. He showed that music has no boundaries.

His house, Graceland, is now a museum. Every year, thousands of people visit. They want to see where he lived, where he sang, where he died. His jumpsuits, his guitars, his cars—they’re all on display.

There are many stories about Elvis. He once gave a Cadillac to a woman he saw crying on the street. He often donated money to charities, usually without telling anyone. He loved karate and had a black belt. He adored his daughter Lisa Marie and wrote her letters while on tour.

His favorite snack was a fried sandwich with peanut butter, banana, and bacon. He sometimes ate it in the middle of the night. He was a night owl—he often rehearsed after midnight. He believed in luck and wore a medallion with his twin brother’s name inside.

His manager, Colonel Tom Parker, was strict. He was originally from the Netherlands and often stopped Elvis from performing abroad. Because of that, Elvis never performed in Europe, which many fans found disappointing.

Elvis was a man of contrasts. He was shy, but stood on huge stages. He was rich, but often felt alone. He was famous, but searched for peace. His life was grand, but also tragic.

Still, for many people, he remains the greatest artist ever. His voice, his style, his energy—that was one of a kind. He brought people together. He gave young people a voice. He changed the world with his music.

Elvis Presley was and remains The King. As long as there’s rock-’n-roll, his name will be heard. His music lives on in the hearts of millions. He was a star, a pioneer, a legend. And he always will be.