In 1957, Elvis Presley’s career was soaring, but his undeniable success did little to lift his spirits, as he told his minister. Though he was now both a singer, actor, and proud owner of Graceland, everything Elvis had worked hard to achieve seemed on the verge of slipping through his fingers. Here’s what led him to describe himself as completely miserable.
Elvis Presley confided in his minister about success
In 1956, Elvis’ rising career took off in earnest. His music sales were setting records, he had starred in his debut film, and he sparked hysteria wherever he went.
“[1956 was the year] when everything took off,” his bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Everything he touched turned to gold, he couldn’t do a thing wrong.”
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
Elvis had an enviable career, but it quickly became a stressor.
“[Success] just scares me,” he told reporters,...
Elvis Presley confided in his minister about success
In 1956, Elvis’ rising career took off in earnest. His music sales were setting records, he had starred in his debut film, and he sparked hysteria wherever he went.
“[1956 was the year] when everything took off,” his bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Everything he touched turned to gold, he couldn’t do a thing wrong.”
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
Elvis had an enviable career, but it quickly became a stressor.
“[Success] just scares me,” he told reporters,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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