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1956 was the year of Elvis Presley: he recorded 22 career-defining tracks (including a reinterpretation of "Heartbreak Hotel"); made breakthrough appearances on the Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Dorsey Brothers and Ed Sullivan television shows; and established himself as the biggest pop phenomenon since Frank Sinatra. Here, the dawning of the King’s remarkable career is brilliantly captured through rare performance footage and a highly informative narrative - by Levon Helm of The Band - that moves through Presley’s signing of a major record contract, the evolution of his movie career, and subsequent national media exposure that skyrocketed him from stardom to superstardom. Includes classic performances of Good Rockin' Tonight, Heartbreak Hotel, Baby Let's Play House and Hound Dog.
Songs Include: My Way, Baby What You Want Me To Do, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin' Tonight, Heartbreak Hotel, Shake Rattle and Roll, Baby Let's Play House, Tutti Frutti, My Baby Left Me, Blue Moon, Hound Dog, He's Only a Prayer Away, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Don't Be Cruel, Trying To Get to You, Anyway You Want Me, Ready Teddy, Love Me Tender, Peace in the Valley, Love Me