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Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits

Mike Stoller, 89, the songwriter and producer who, with his producing partner, wrote many of Elvis's biggest songs, poses for a portrait at his home in Los Angeles, CA. Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption

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Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits

Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber wrote hit songs for Elvis, along with a whos-who of other artists including Big Mama Thornton, Ben E. King, and more.

Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits

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Austin Butler brings the King's moves, mannerisms and voice in 'Elvis'

Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic, Elvis, stars Austin Butler as a hip-swiveling Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his devious, exploitive manager "Col." Tom Parker.

Austin Butler brings the King's moves, mannerisms and voice in 'Elvis'

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Hunk of Burning Love: Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas are no more
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Hunk of Burning Love: Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas are no more

Comedian Mic Nguyen and Emma search for someone to fill some very hard to fill shoes, and Mic gets lessons from the King.

Hunk of Burning Love: Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas are no more

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Message Music: 3 Artists Who Performed With 'Pride'

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Message Music: 3 Artists Who Performed With 'Pride'

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In honor of Pride month, Michael Mwenso highlights three artists who expressed their individuality, gender and sexual identities with freedom.

Message Music with Micahel Mwesno - Pride Month

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Elvis Presley's Longtime Drummer, D.J. Fontana, Has Died

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Elvis Presley's Longtime Drummer, D.J. Fontana, Has Died

The drummer who laid down the sound of rock and roll on tunes like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Jailhouse Rock" died Wednesday at age 87. He had been the last surviving member of Presley's 1950s band.

Priscilla Presley Remembers Christmas With Elvis

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Priscilla Presley Remembers Christmas With Elvis

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From the first gifts they ever exchanged to their tree-trimming traditions at Graceland, hear heartwarming holiday stories and music from Christmas with Elvis and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Priscilla Presley On World Cafe

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Bob And Robin's Holiday In Space
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All Songs Considered

Bob And Robin's Holiday In Space

Every year, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton go on a musical holiday adventure. This year, they take a rocket ride to outer space and are joined by a few special guests.

Listen To Bob And Robin's Holiday In Space

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One Record, Two Hits And A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

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One Record, Two Hits And A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

Hear the stories behind 1956's "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel," Elvis Presley's two biggest hits.

One Record, Two Hits And A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

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Elvis Is Back (And Now Reissued)

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Elvis Is Back (And Now Reissued)

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Elvis Presley is constantly being discovered by new generations, and by older fans in new stages of life. Critic Milo Miles talks about the surprise rewards he found while listening to the new reissue Elvis Is Back! — and during his first visit to Graceland in Memphis.

Elvis Is Back (And Now Reissued)

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Songs We Love: Going Postal

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Snail Mail Struggles: The Postal Service Series

Songs We Love: Going Postal

KUT 90.5

This Thanksgiving, Morning Edition and All Things Considered are examining the impact of the U.S. Postal Service's current cutbacks. NPR Music partner station KUT in Austin, Texas, remembers 10 of the classic songs that came out of writing or waiting for that special letter.

Elvis Presley At 75: Songs We Love

Music Lists

Elvis Presley At 75: Songs We Love

On Friday, Jan. 8, Presley would have celebrated his 75th birthday. We'll never know 21st-century Elvis, but his music remains alive and well. Last month, Sony Legacy released a retrospective box set called Elvis 75: Good Rockin' Tonight, as well as Elvis 75, a single disc featuring his greatest hits. Hear his greatest hits and NPR's staff favorites.

Elvis Presley At 75: Songs We Love

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Music Interviews

Why Is Elvis Presley Still The King?

Thirty-two years after his death, Elvis Presley still attracts new generations of fans who recognize his distinct style, the power of his voice and the inventive exuberance of his performance. Scott Simon gathers friends, fans and critics to discuss how the legend of "The King" has endured over the years.

Why Is Elvis Presley Still The King?

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