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Now updated! The year 1958 was perhaps the most important of Elvis Presley's life -- not because the Memphis Draft Board forced him to have hassenpfeffer and black pumpernickel for chow, but because of his mother's untimely passing. Could any one person, even his mother, have affected his The King so deeply? Yes, and as this latest in a series of Elvis histories shows, her passing accomplished what the rest of the world could not. Read more about the year 1958 in Elvis Presley's personal and professional life here.

The Elvis Years: 1958 originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 22:12:21.

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Now updated! 1957 saw Elvis Presley move quickly from American superstar to international phenomenon -- yet forces were already at work to neutralize and control the King. The year of "Jailhouse Rock," Graceland, and "Ed Sullivan" from the waist up proved also to sow the seeds of personal tragedy and professional crises. Read more about the year 1957 in Elvis Presley's personal and professional life here.

The Elvis Years: 1957 originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 11:35:19.

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The latest in a series of song histories based on the classic tunes in the video game The Beatles: Rock Band! John hated it, considered it a rush job only done to make Sgt. Pepper. But lost of critics (and fans) love the offbeat time signatures, the strange horns, the barnyard freakout, and the sly skewering of suburban life that is this classic. Read a detailed breakdown of "Good Morning Good Morning" in my latest Beatles fact sheet.

The Beatles Rock Band: "Good Morning Good Morning" originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 10:50:03.

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It presaged (and some say birthed) disco, took soul to the pop mountaintop, and brought the romantics to the dance floor... it's Philly Soul, the product of one city, several labels, and five amazing songwriter/producers.Read more about Philly Soul and its relation to other oldies music styles in my latest encyclopedia entry.

The Oldies Encyclopedia: "Philly Soul" originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 08:16:34.

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Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about the woman who made you feel bad? Try my list of Top Ten Oldies Breakup songs, sung by men about women... it's the perfect antidote to the bad relationship blues.

The Top Ten Oldies Breakup Songs For Men originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 15:10:55.

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Here's ten more classic wedding oldies for you brides-to-be, or you who know one... my picks for the ten SECOND-best oldies to play during the happy occasion. More songs about love, devotion, romance, and the event itself... take a look at this list, compare prices, hear the songs in question, and buy 'em right here. It's a great way to assemble the perfect wedding playlist!

The Top 20 Wedding Oldies, Part Two originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 15:09:07.

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New Orleans is now in the middle of its first Super Bowl Mardi Gras, which some call "Lombardi Gras" and some call "Dat Tuesday." Can't get to New Orleans and want to throw your own authentic Mardi Gras party? Planning to come down and boost the economy, but don't know how to sift through countless cover versions to find the original Carnival songs locals listen to? Begin assembling your Mardi Gras mixtape here!

The Top Ten Mardi Gras Oldies originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 15:06:26.

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Part two of the series, in honor of Valentine's Day -- the greatest duets in oldies history, including some songs that deal with the bad side of love, some which pledge eternal devotion, some which are sexy and playful, and at least one that doesn't count as a duet at all. What am I going on about? Find out here in my list of ten other great oldies duets.

The Greatest Oldies Duets of All Time, Part Two originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 07:09:34.

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Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about the man who made you feel bad? Try my list of Top Ten Oldies Breakup songs, sung by women about men... it's the perfect antidote to the bad relationship blues.

The Top Ten Oldies Breakup Songs For Women originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 07:08:11.

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Not just oldies that get a lot of play at weddings, or oldies that mention weddings, but a little bit of both... my picks for the ten best oldies to play at your nuptials (or someone else's). It's that time of year again, so take a look at this list, compare prices, hear the songs in question, and buy 'em right here.

The Top 20 Wedding Oldies, Part One originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 07:04:49.

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