Laurence OlivierLaurence Olivier, as photographed in 1939 by Carl Van VechtenLaurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (May 22, 1907 - July 11, 1989) was an English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century. LifeLaurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey. He attended the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art. It was his father, a clergyman, who decided that Laurence - or Kim as the family called him - would become an actor. His stage breakthrough was in Noel Coward's Private Lives (in 1930), and in Romeo and Juliet (in 1935) alternating the roles of Romeo and Mercutio with John Gielgud. His film breakthrough was his portrayal of Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights in 1939. He was founding director (1962-1973) of the National Theatre of Great Britain for which he recieved his peerage. On July 25, 1930, he married Jill Esmond, whom Olivier biographer Donald Spoto described as "a diffident lesbian." They had one son, Tarquin, and were divorced on January 29, 1940. By 1938, he had embarked on a torrid affair with Vivien Leigh, who was also married. Finally divorced by their respective spouses, they married on August 31, 1940 at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, with Katharine Hepburn as the maid of honour. They were divorced on December 2, 1960. Olivier married Joan Plowright on March 17, 1961. Esmond named Leigh as co-respondent in her divorce on grounds of adultery. Leigh named Plowright as co-respondent in her divorce, also on grounds of adultery. Plowright said "I have always resented the comments that it was I who was the homewrecker of Larry's marriage to Vivien Leigh. Danny Kaye was attached to Larry far earlier than I," poking fun at Spoto's claim that Kaye and Olivier were lovers. He was reportedly also intimate with playwright Noel Coward. In his book "Melting the Stone: A Journey Around My Father", Olivier and Plowright's son, Richard, described Laurence as being more interested in his work than in his children, and would actually become depressed when he didn't have a job. Among his honours are 10 Oscar nominations. He won both Best Actor and Best Picture (as the producer) for Hamlet in 1949, and two honorary Oscars (1947, for Henry V; 1979). He was created a Knight Bachelor in 1947, and a life peer in 1970 (the first actor to be accorded this distinction) as Baron Olivier, of Brighton in the County of Sussex, and was admitted to the Order of Merit in 1981. After the opening of the National Theatre Olivier became concerned that he had not done enough to provide for his family after he died. As a result between 1973 and 1986 when his health gave out he did many films and TV specials on a 'paycheck' basis on the condition that he would not have to promote the film on release. He died in Steyning, West Sussex, England, from complications of a neuromuscular disorder and cancer at the age of 82. Lord Olivier is interred in Westminster Abbey, London, England. The Laurence Olivier Awards, organised by The Society of London Theatre, were renamed in his honour in 1984. Fifteen years after his death, Olivier once again received star billing in a movie. Through the use of computer graphics, footage of him as a young man was integrated into the 2004 film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow in which Olivier "played" the villain. Acting appearances in London's West End
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Lord Olivier is interred in Westminster Abbey, London, England. Elvis Presley had 11 albums top the Billboard pop album charts:. He died in Steyning, West Sussex, England, from complications of a neuromuscular disorder and cancer at the age of 82. Helen Kolaoke (2002) criticizes Elvis' music saying that, "for black people Elvis more than any other performer epitomises the theft of their music and dance." Others argue that Elvis' music is not an appropriation but a proliferation of black music. (Frith 2004, p.21). As a result between 1973 and 1986 when his health gave out he did many films and TV specials on a 'paycheck' basis on the condition that he would not have to promote the film on release. Since 1962, the closest anyone has come to matching this was Madonna in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with 19 consecutive top 5 hits. After the opening of the National Theatre Olivier became concerned that he had not done enough to provide for his family after he died. That is another record yet to be broken. He was created a Knight Bachelor in 1947, and a life peer in 1970 (the first actor to be accorded this distinction) as Baron Olivier, of Brighton in the County of Sussex, and was admitted to the Order of Merit in 1981. All the above 24 singles also sold over 1 million copies each as well. He won both Best Actor and Best Picture (as the producer) for Hamlet in 1949, and two honorary Oscars (1947, for Henry V; 1979). These are other records set by Presley's recordings:. Among his honours are 10 Oscar nominations. The record spent 11 weeks at the top starting on August 18, 1956. In his book "Melting the Stone: A Journey Around My Father", Olivier and Plowright's son, Richard, described Laurence as being more interested in his work than in his children, and would actually become depressed when he didn't have a job. Until the record was broken by Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" in November 1992, Elvis Presley's double-side "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" was the undisputed champion of singles in terms of weeks spent at number one. He was reportedly also intimate with playwright Noel Coward. During his lifetime, Elvis Presley:. Danny Kaye was attached to Larry far earlier than I," poking fun at Spoto's claim that Kaye and Olivier were lovers. His birth certificate and tombstone both read "Aaron". Plowright said "I have always resented the comments that it was I who was the homewrecker of Larry's marriage to Vivien Leigh. Note: The Presley family, including Elvis, spelled his middle name "Aron" throughout his life, although Elvis is said to have considered changing it to "Aaron". Leigh named Plowright as co-respondent in her divorce, also on grounds of adultery. In 1993, Presley's image appeared on a United States postage stamp. Esmond named Leigh as co-respondent in her divorce on grounds of adultery. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the Country Music Hall of Fame (1998), and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2001). Olivier married Joan Plowright on March 17, 1961. Among his many accomplishments, Elvis Presley is only one of two singers (Roy Orbison being the other) to ever have two Top 5 albums on the charts simultaneously. They were divorced on December 2, 1960. A further 16 Elvis singles are due for release. Finally divorced by their respective spouses, they married on August 31, 1940 at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, with Katharine Hepburn as the maid of honour. A re-release of "Jailhouse Rock" was the number one in the first chart of 2005, and "One Night" is expected to replace it on the January 16 chart (and thus becoming the 1000th UK number one). By 1938, he had embarked on a torrid affair with Vivien Leigh, who was also married. In early 2005 in the United Kingdom, RCA began to re-issue his singles as CD-singles. On July 25, 1930, he married Jill Esmond, whom Olivier biographer Donald Spoto described as "a diffident lesbian." They had one son, Tarquin, and were divorced on January 29, 1940. Nearly 50 years after Presley made his first hit record and 25 years after his death, ELV1S 30 #1 Hits reached number 1 on the charts. He was founding director (1962-1973) of the National Theatre of Great Britain for which he recieved his peerage. "A Little Less Conversation" (remix version) was quickly added as the album's 31st track just before its release in October 2002. His film breakthrough was his portrayal of Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights in 1939. At about the same time, a compilation of Presley's US Number 1 hits, ELV1S 30 #1 Hits, was being prepared for release. His stage breakthrough was in Noel Coward's Private Lives (in 1930), and in Romeo and Juliet (in 1935) alternating the roles of Romeo and Mercutio with John Gielgud. The remix hit Number 1 in over 20 countries, including the United States. It was his father, a clergyman, who decided that Laurence - or Kim as the family called him - would become an actor. However, interest in his music returned during the buildup to the 2002 World Cup, when Nike used a remixed version of his "A Little Less Conversation" as the background music to a series of TV commercials featuring international soccer stars. He attended the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art. "Elvis sightings", in which Presley is reported to have been located (frequently in mundane and out-of-the-way places, such as a supermarket in South Dakota), are common events, and one of the staples of supermarket tabloids. Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey. Connected with this is a continuing urban myth that Elvis is still alive. Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (May 22, 1907 - July 11, 1989) was an English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century. But all too often Elvis Presley's kitsch appeal and the industry which has grown up around it, chronicling his dietary and chemical predilections and the trappings of his celebrity, have tended to obscure the vibrant and vital music he made as a young man, the vocally-influential recordings of his later career, and the lasting influence both he and his music had on American popular culture. Lost Empires - 1986. At least one modern recording artist, Elvis Costello, borrowed Presley's first name to help his fledgling career. Peter the Great - 1986. He is still the gold standard against which modern notions of fame are measured. The Ebony Tower - 1984. His image, especially his trademark forelock, is instantly recognizable. The Last Days of Pompeii - 1984. Now, more than 25 years after his death, Presley remains a foremost pop icon of the 20th century. King Lear - 1984. Also, there are a number of Elvis impersonators worldwide. A Talent for Murder - 1984. And, through his new look with black slacks and loose open-necked shirts, he created a huge demand for new lines of clothing. Presley's influence created a generation of teenagers who, for the first time, became an economic powerhouse through their spending capacity. Wagner - 1983. Teenagers around the world began copying his "Ducktail" hair style, and the demand for transistor radios exploded so much so that Sony went from a small Japanese telecommunications company making radios to a giant global conglomerate. Johnson - 1983. Presley paved the way for other American rockers whose records sold in Europe and who began to tour there. Halpern and Mr. In France, singer Johnny Hallyday copied Presley in the French language, becoming a huge star in that country. Mr. Elvis Presley spawned rock and roll interest in Europe; his name was even known by people behind the then-Iron Curtain. A Voyage Round My Father - 1982. According to popular legend, however, Elvis did not die in 1977, and may continue to be alive (see Elvis sightings). Brideshead Revisited - 1981. Numerous examinations of his death by medical personnel have not resulted in a final public cause of death; causes most often cited are polypharmacy (drug mixing) or heart disease exacerbated by his drug use. Daphne Laureola - 1978. Originally buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, his tomb was eventually moved to Graceland after an attempted theft of his body. Come Back, Little Sheba - 1977. He died at his palatial home Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee in 1977 and is now buried on its grounds. He was only 42 years old. Jesus of Nazareth - 1977. Elvis made his last live concert appearance in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Market Square Arena on June 26, 1977. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 1976. The mid-1970s saw Elvis becoming increasingly isolated, battling an addiction to prescription drugs and the resulting toll on his appearance, health and performances. The Collection - 1976. This was the last time any song by Presley hit #1 while he was still alive, although "Burning Love" got as high as #2 in September 1972. Love Among the Ruins - 1975. 1 on the Billboard music charts on November 1, 1969. The World At War - 1974. After seven years off the top of the charts, Presley's song "Suspicious Minds" hit No. The Merchant of Venice - 1973. Her book also claimed that Elvis committed suicide, that he raped Priscilla Beaulieu and that he never loved her and was forced to marry her, and that Elvis had an incestuous affair with his mother. Long Day's Journey Into Night - 1973. In her book The Intimate Life and Death of Elvis, Dee Presley, the king's stepmother, also says that Elvis had sexual encounters with men and mentions his affair with Nick Adams. David Copperfield - 1969. That is why Parker had so much control over him." Many journalists' attempts to "out" Elvis in the past were thwarted by his manager. Male of the Species - 1969. At that time, it could well have ruined his career. The Power and the Glory - 1961. if Elvis didn't toe the line, he'd let it get out. The Moon and Sixpence - 1959. He made it clear that.. John Gabriel Borkman - 1958. Bret says Colonel Tom Parker "held secret information about a homosexual affair between Elvis and actor Nick Adams over his head like a sword. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - 2004 (via computer-manipulated stock footage). Elvis: The Hollywood Years, a 2002 biography by David Bret, claims the King was gay. War Requiem - 1989. After their divorce in 1973, Lisa lived with Priscilla. Wild Geese II - 1985. Indeed, their wedding night was the first—and only—time they were intimate; their daughter, Lisa Marie, was born exactly nine months later on February 1, 1968. The Bounty - 1984. Although he would spend hours alone with her in her bedroom, Priscilla wrote that Elvis never made any advances toward her. The Jigsaw Man - 1983. In her autobiography, Priscilla recounted how Elvis would stay up all night and sleep most of the day; if he wanted to go out, he'd rent out the venue so no fans would bother him. Clash of the Titans - 1981. Incredibly, Elvis managed to talk Priscilla's mother and step-father into allowing the underaged girl to live with him at Graceland. Inchon - 1981. Priscilla had been the step-daughter of Presley's commanding officer in Germany during his Army stint. The Jazz Singer - 1980. On May 1, 1967 he married Priscilla Anne Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Dracula - 1979. He had a string of girlfriends, before and after he became famous, including celebrities such as Mamie Van Doren, Natalie Wood, Tuesday Weld, Cybill Shepherd, Barbra Streisand, and Ann-Margret. A Little Romance - 1979. From the beginning of his career, Elvis was a sex symbol who sent legions of women swooning. The Boys from Brazil - 1978 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. In his later years, his live stage performances almost always included a rendition of "How Great Thou Art.". The Betsy - 1978. His three Grammy awards are all for gospel music. A Bridge Too Far - 1977. He recorded several gospel albums. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution - 1976. Presley was deeply religious, raised in the Pentecostal faith. Marathon Man - 1976 - Oscar nomination: Best Supporting Actor. It was a milestone for Presley's career and his biggest audience to date. The Rehearsal - 1974. His most successful concert was the Elvis Aloha Concert in Hawaii, which was broadcast worldwide via satellite in January 1973. Lady Caroline Lamb - 1972. His 1969 return to live performances, first in Las Vegas and then across the country, was noted for the constant stream of sold-out shows, with many setting attendance records in the venues where he performed. Sleuth - 1972 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. With this drop-off, and in the face of the social upheaval of the 1960s and the British Invasion spearheaded by The Beatles, Presley's star faded slightly before a triumphant TV comeback special on NBC (aired on December 3, 1968) that saw him return to his rock and roll roots. Nicholas and Alexandra - 1971. The 1960s saw the quality of Presley's recorded output drop, although he was still capable of creating records equal to his best and did so on the infrequent occasions where he was presented with decent material at his movie recording sessions. Three Sisters - 1970. For details, see the List of Elvis Presley films. Battle of Britain - 1969. Between 1956 and 1969, Presley starred in 31 films. The Dance of Death - 1969. Among fans, Blue Hawaii (1961) and Viva Las Vegas (1964) are highly praised. Oh! What a Lovely War - 1969. The movies Jailhouse Rock (1957), King Creole (1958), and Flaming Star (1960) are widely regarded as his best among film critics. The Shoes of the Fisherman - 1968. Elvis was praised by all his directors, including the highly respected Michael Curtiz, as unfailingly polite and extremely hardworking. Romeo and Juliet - 1968. These were usually musicals based around Presley performances, and marked the beginning of his transition from rebellious rock and roller to all-round family entertainer. Khartoum - 1966. Beginning with Love Me Tender (opened on November 15, 1956), Presley starred in 31 motion pictures, having signed to multiple long-term contracts on the advice of his manager. Othello - 1965 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. While in the army, he received a black belt in karate. Bunny Lake Is Missing - 1965. It has long been suspected that Elvis' draft notice was either politically instigated to shunt his "dangerous", "race-mixing" influence, or quietly encouraged by his manager in order to keep the increasingly world-wise Southern lad under his thumb. Uncle Vanya - 1963. Many have since wondered why an only child – by then the sole support of his parents and grandmother – was drafted during peacetime, since his services were clearly not critical for the defense of his country. Term of Trial - 1962. Ira Jones, and was honorably discharged on March 5, 1960. Spartacus - 1960. He served in Germany, where he drove a jeep for Sgt. The Entertainer - 1960 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. On January 20, 1958 Presley received a draft notice for a 2-year tour with the United States Army. The Devil's Disciple - 1959. On his third and final Sullivan appearance (January 6, 1957) Sullivan bowed to pressure from moralists and ordered Presley to be filmed only from the waist up due to his customary suggestive hip movements. The Prince and the Showgirl - 1957. Presley had dyed his sandy blond hair jet black by the time of his second Sullivan performance on October 28 of the same year. Richard III - 1955 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. After a string of other TV appearances, he made his first appearance on the top-rated Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, earning the show a record 52–60 million viewers (82.6% of viewership that night). The Beggar's Opera - 1953. His June 5, 1956 introduction of his next single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalized the audience with his suggestive hip movements. Carrie - 1952. Now recording for RCA, and under the management of (honorary) Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time on February 22 with "Heartbreak Hotel" and on April 21 that year the same song hit number one. The Magic Box - 1951. On January 28, 1956 Presley made his national television debut by appearing on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show, beginning his transition to teen idol. Hamlet - 1948 - 2 Oscars: Best Actor, Best Picture; also nominated for Best Director. A string of hit records followed as the public's desire for his product seemed insatiable. The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with his Battell at Agincourt in France - 1944 - 2 Oscar nominations: Best Actor, Best Picture (also Academy Honorary Award). "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" topped the pop, black and country charts in 1956. This Happy Breed - 1944. Over the next twenty-one years, until his death in 1977, Elvis had 146 Hot 100 hits, 112 top 40 hits, 72 top 20 hits and 40 top 10 hits; all of these are the most anyone has yet achieved. The Demi-Paradise - 1943. Unlike the previous singles, this one did chart, reaching #1 in April 1956. Forty-Ninth Parallel - 1941. It was the sixth single of his career. That Hamilton Woman - 1941. On January 27, 1956 the single "Heartbreak Hotel" / "I Was the One" was released. Pride and Prejudice - 1940. Elvis signed with RCA Records on November 21, 1955. 21 Days - 1940. The phrase has been popularized and is commonly used in joking reference to many, often unimportant, events being over as if they were as popular as an Elvis concert. Rebecca - 1940 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. It was during Elvis' last appearance on the Hayride that Logan announced, "Elvis has left the building", desperate to quell the screaming teenagers trying to reach Elvis as he exited the stage. Wuthering Heights - 1939 - Oscar nomination: Best Actor. Hayride founder and producer Horace Logan had shrewdly signed Elvis to weekly appearances after noting the audience reaction to the then-unknown singer. Q Planes - 1939. During this period Elvis toured incessantly throughout the south and southwest, also appearing 50 times on the regional show Louisiana Hayride (his first appearance was on March 3, 1955). The Divorce of Lady X - 1938. The last of the Sun singles, "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" b/w "Mystery Train", went to #1 on the Country music Singles chart. Fire Over England - 1937. These singles garnered Elvis increasing attention both for his music and for the rioting girls that were becoming a staple of his live performances. As You Like It - 1936. Most of these were covers of rhythm and blues or country and western hits. Conquest of the Air - 1936. Elvis recorded five singles while at Sun, all credited to Elvis Presley - The Hillbilly Cat:. Moscow Nights - 1936. The resulting single, backed with Elvis' hopped-up version of the country song "Blue Moon Of Kentucky", was a huge local hit in Memphis after WHBQ aired it two days later, and regular touring started to expand his fame beyond Tennessee. No Funny Business - 1933. During a rehearsal break on July 5, 1954, Elvis started fooling around with a song called "That's All Right" and Sam hit the record button, thinking Elvis may have found his niche. Perfect Understanding - 1933. Although the session did not prove fruitful, Sam put Elvis together with local musicians Scotty Moore and Bill Black to see what might develop. Westward Passage - 1932. Sun Records founder Sam Phillips and assistant Marion Keisker heard the discs and, recognizing Presley's nascent talent, called him in June 1954 to fill in for a missing ballad singer. Potiphar's Wife - 1931. This was probably a rumor, however, since Gladys Presley's birthday was in April and he recorded the acetate three months later in July. The Yellow Ticket - 1931. In the summer of 1953 he paid $4 to record the first of two double-sided demo acetates at Sun Studios as a gift to his mother, singing "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin", popular ballads of the time. Friends and Lovers - 1931. Through his father's mother Minnie Mae, Elvis descended from King Henry II of England. Too Many Crooks - 1930. Their son, also called Andrew, went to the English colonies in 1745. The Temporary Widow - 1930. According to Morrison, records show that Andrew Presley married Elspeth Leg in Lonmay in 1713. Filumena - 1980 (director). In an as-yet-unpublished book, Morrison claims to have found that his ancestors lived in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire in the 1700s. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - 1967-8 (producer, director). Scottish author Allan Morrison claims that Elvis was of Scottish descent. The Tumbler - 1960 (director). The young Elvis took up guitar at 11 and, after high school, worked at Precision Tool Company and then drove a truck for the Crown Electric Company. Venus Observed - 1952 (producer and director). He had a twin brother (Jesse Garon Presley) who died at birth. Romeo and Juliet - 1940 (also acted, composed, produced, and designed). He was raised both in Tupelo and later in Memphis, Tennessee, where his family moved when he was 13. Romeo and Juliet - 1940 (also producer, composer, director, and designer). Presley was born poor in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Smith Presley. Venus Observed - 1952 (producer and director). He started his career under the name the Hillbilly Cat and was soon nicknamed Elvis the Pelvis because of his physically exuberant performance style. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - 1967-8 (producer, director). Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just simply The King, was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. Antony and Cleopatra - 1952 (also acted). Download sample of "Good Rockin' Tonight". Daphne Laureola - 1950 (producer). "Young and Beautiful". Romeo and Juliet - 1940 (also acted, composed, directed, and designed). "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me". Becket - 1960-1. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". The Entertainer - 1958. "Wooden Heart". Antony and Cleopatra - 1952 (also producer). "The Wonder of You". The Critic - 1946. "Way Down". Oedipus Rex - 1946. "Trouble". Uncle Vanya - 1946. "Too Much". King Henry IV, Part II - 1946. "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear". King Henry IV, Part I - 1946. "Surrender". Romeo and Juliet - 1940 (also producer, composer, director, and designer). "Suspicious Minds". No Time for Comedy - 1939. "Stuck On You". The Green Bay Tree - 1933. "She's Not You". Private Lives - 1931. "Return To Sender". Murder on the Second Floor - 1929. "Promised Land". Time (as hologram) - 1986. "One Night". Tribute to the Lady - 1974. "My Way". The Party - 1973. "Moody Blue". Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 1973. "Mean Woman Blues". Long Day's Journey Into Night - 1971. "Love Me Tender". The Merchant of Venice - 1970. "Kentucky Rain". Home and Beauty - 1969. "Jailhouse Rock". A Flea in her Ear - 1967. "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". The Dance of Death - 1967. "It's Now Or Never". Love for Love - 1965. "It Hurts Me". The Master Builder - 1964. "In The Ghetto". Othello - 1964. "I'm Yours". The Recruiting Officer - 1963. "Hound Dog". Uncle Vanya - 1963. "(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame". Semi-Detached - 1962. "Heartbreak Hotel". Rhinoceros - 1960. "Hard Headed Woman". Titus Andronicus - 1957. "Good Luck Charm". The Entertainer - 1957. "Don't Be Cruel". The Sleeping Prince - 1953. "Don't". The Sid Field Tribute - 1951. "(You're The) Devil In Disguise". Antony and Cleopatra - 1951. "Crying In The Chapel". Caesar and Cleopatra - 1951. "Can't Help Falling In Love". Venus Observed - 1950. "Burning Love". Antigone - 1949. "Blue Suede Shoes". Richard III - 1949. "An American Trilogy". The School for Scandal - 1949. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?". King Lear - 1946. "Always On My Mind". Oedipus & The Critic - 1945. "All Shook Up". Henry IV Part 2 - 1945. "A Little Less Conversation". Henry IV Part 1 - 1945. "(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I". Uncle Vanya - 1945. "A Big Hunk o' Love". Richard III - 1944. 2nd to None (2003). Arms and the Man - 1944. Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002). Peer Gynt - 1944. Sunrise (1999). Elsie Fogerty Jubilee Matine - 1942. Walk a Mile in my Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters (1995). Henry V (scene) - 1942. From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters (1993). Here's To Our Enterprise - 1938. The King of Rock n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters (1992). Coriolanus - 1938. The Million Dollar Quartet (1990). The King of Nowhere - 1938. The Top Ten Hits (1987). Othello -1938. The Sun Sessions (1976). Macbeth - 1937. From Elvis in Memphis (1969). Henry V - 1937. Elvis (1956). Twelfth Night - 1937. Elvis Presley (1956). Hamlet - 1937. Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits (2002). Bees on the Boatdeck - 1936. Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973). Romeo and Juliet - 1935. Elvis sings the Wonderful World of Christmas (1972). Golden Arrow - 1935. Roustabout (1965). The Down and Outs Matinee - 1935. Something for Everybody (1961). Notices (sketch) - 1935. Blue Hawaii (1960). November Afternoon (sketch) - 1935. Blues (1960). Ringmaster - 1935. G.I. The Winning Post - 1934. Loving You (1957). November Afternoon (sketch) - 1934. Elvis' Christmas Album (1957). A Kiss for Cinderella - 1934. Elvis (1956). Journey's End - 1934. Elvis Presley (1956). Theatre Royal - 1934. Download sample of "Good Rockin' Tonight". Queen of Scots - 1934. "Return To Sender" / "Where Do You Come From" - 10/2/62. Biography - 1934. "She's Not You" / "Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello" - 7/14/62. The Rats of Norway - 1931. "Good Luck Charm" / "Anything That's Part Of You" - 2/27/62. Some Other Private Lives (sketch) 1930. "Can't Help Falling In Love" / "Rock-A-Hula Baby" - 11/22/61. Private Lives -1930. "His Latest Flame" / "Little Sister" - 8/8/61. After All - 1930. "I Feel So Bad" / "Wild In The Country" - 5/2/61. 100 Not Out (sketch) 1930. "Surrender" / "Lonely Man" - 2/7/61. The Last Enemy - 1929. "Are You Lonesome Tonight" / "I Gotta Know" - 11/1/60. The Stranger Within - 1929. "It's Now Or Never" / "A Mess Of Blues" - 7/5/60. Paris Bound - 1929. "Stuck On You" / "Fame And Fortune" - 3/23/60. The Circle of Chalk - 1929. "A Big Hunk O' Love" / "My Wish Came True" - 6/23/59. Prize Giving at Woodside House School (sketch) - 1929. "A Fool Such As I" / "I Need Your Love Tonight" - 3/10/59. Beau Geste - 1929. "One Night" / "I Got Stung" - 10/21/58. Journey's End - 1928. "Hard Headed Woman" / "Don't Ask Me Why" - 6/10/58. The Dark Path - 1928. "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" / "Doncha' Think It's Time" - 4/1/58 (the first single to debut on the chart in the top 10). Paul Among The Jews - 1928. Elvis also charted 9 consecutive #1 singles:
Back to Methuselah - 1928. "All Shook Up" / "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" - 3/22/57. Macbeth - 1928. "Too Much" / "Playing For Keeps" - 1/4/57. The Adding Machine - 1928. "Love Me Tender" / "Any Way You Want Me" - 9/28/56. The Song - 1926. "Don't Be Cruel" / "Hound Dog" - 7/13/56. The Merchant of Venice - 1926. "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" / "My Baby Left Me" - 5/4/56. The Marvellous History of Saint Bernard - 1926. "Heartbreak Hotel" / "I Was the One" - released 1/27/56. The Cenci - 1926. release dates):
Henry VIII - 1925. From March 1956 to November 1959, every week there was at least one Elvis song on the singles chart. Henry IV Part 2 - 1925. (The Beatles had 34 Top 10 hits during their career.). The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1924. This total is currently unchallenged; the closest competitor, Madonna, has 35. had 38 Top 10 Billboard hits. The total (18) is surpassed only by The Beatles, who had 20 number 1 hits. had 18 number 1 Billboard hits, including four singles in 1956 that occupied the top of the charts for a cumulative total of 25 weeks. recorded 104 singles that hit the Top 40 of the Billboard pop chart. "Mystery Train" / "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" - Released on August 6, 1955. "Baby Let's Play House" / "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" - released April 10, 1955. "Milkcow Blues Boogie" / "You're A Heartbreaker" - released on December 28, 1954. "Good Rockin' Tonight" / "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine" - released on September 25, 1954. "That's All Right" / "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" - released on July 19, 1954. |