"Guitar Man" was a song penned by Jerry Reed and his first charted hit. The tune was recorded by Elvis at least twice. This version is the result of a 1967 session at RCA Nashville. The legend is that nobody could play the guitar part, and Elvis demanded that his entourage scour the country and bring Jerry Reed in to play guitar. They found Reed fishing in Alabama, and he agreed to come into the studio and render his guitar part. On the early takes, you can hear Elvis messing up the lyrics once, but Reed never misses a note. The RCA session became the single release in 19… read more
"Guitar Man" was a song penned by Jerry Reed and his first charted hit. The tune was recorded by Elvis at least twice. This version is the … read more
"Guitar Man" was a song penned by Jerry Reed and his first charted hit. The tune was recorded by Elvis at least twice. This version is the result of a 1967 session at RCA Nashv… read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore … read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to… read more
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or s… read more