5 Reasons Why We Love Elvis Presley too Much

Universal appeal

While there were numerous parents that forbade their daughters from partaking in the Elvis movement, a lot has happened since his iconic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. It’s almost comical nowadays thinking that Elvis was censored by the show by only shooting his upper body during his performance, so as to not show off his hip thrusts. Instead, Elvis has become an icon with universal appeal. To quote the film Castaway, “Elvis Presley. Fifty million fans can’t be wrong.”

Glitz and glamour

Although coming from a humble beginning, Elvis definitely made up for that once his career took off. With Graceland being one of the most famous residences in the music industry, the glitz and glamour of his lifestyle is definitely an appealing aspect. From the house to the cars to the rhinestone-encrusted ensembles, Elvis wasn’t afraid to go all out when it came to enjoying the fruits of his labor.

True patriot

When Elvis was drafted in 1957 he had already reached a pinochle in his career. Not only did he fully embrace his new role as a private in the Army, but the photographs and videos depict him as a happy soldier doing his part as a true patriot. Rather than sulking through his time, Elvis finished his military career with the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1960. Elvis definitely gets extra points for serving his country, and proving that even a celebrity can contribute to the greatness of a nation.

Grateful

Even though Elvis reached the highest level of success an artist could reach in the music industry, he always remained grateful to his fans. He would answer fan mail, went out of his way to greet his fans, and there were even tales of him kissing his female fans. Oftentimes, Elvis would close out his concerts with the song, “If I Can Dream,” which offers gratitude towards his fans for making his dream of singing into a reality. One of the many reasons why we love Elvis is his humility and gratitude towards the fans that brought him stardom.

Shake it up

Prior to Elvis, music released in the 50’s weren’t exactly thought of as provocative. From his stage performance to his patented dance moves, Elvis was the shocking artist of his time. Paving the way for other Rock & Roll artists like Mick Jagger, Elvis was on the forefront in the music industry. A man that could truly exude sex appeal, he was able to shake up the nation with that first hip thrust. Deserving recognition and respect, Elvis was able to push the limits and wasn’t afraid to shake up the status quo.