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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Hound Dog

Music started becoming "controversial" in the 1950s.  Lyrics became more intense and new dance moves made their way out into the public.  One of the major artists that was believed to have been controversial was Elvis Presley.  Being nicknamed "The King" puts across the message that he was a "King" at what he did best - rock and roll.
Elvis had so many hits.  "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" were only a couple of many.  He later went on to star in a movie Viva Las Vegas with Ann-Margret in 1964.  But with an extraordinary number of fans, there had to be people who disagreed with him, right?  His dance moves are seen as being iconic to me and most people, but there are people that feel very differently.  At the time of his peak, the movement of his hips were thought poorly of by a lot of people.  And of course we as music lovers find most of his songs upbeat and fun to listen to, while some came to the conclusion that he sang of things "inappropriate" and "uncalled for".
Now, I know you have the right to disagree with either of the points I brought up.  Personally, I find nothing wrong with Elvis' dancing or lyrical decisions, but you very well might have an issue with them.  Either way, please feel free to share with me how you feel about Elvis Presley, the King.

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