Elvis
An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.
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Ep 1Money Honey
Elvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.
Ep 2The Storm
Elvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That’s All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.
Ep 3The Locket
Elvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin’ Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.
Ep 4Bel Air Breakdown
Elvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.
Ep 5Hole in the Pocket
Elvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.
Ep 6Moody's Blues
Elvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.
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