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Back in 1936 more than 216 people were killed in Tupelo, Mississippi, in one of the deadliest tornadoes in history. One of the survivors of this deadly tornado was fifteen-month-old Elvis Presley.
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The first time Presley made a recording, it was for his mother. He paid $4 to Sun Studio to press two songs—“My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”—as a gift for her.
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Presley recorded anywhere from 600 to 1,200 songs, depending on whether the list includes unfinished works, alternate versions, bootlegs, etc.
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When Elvis was only two, he wiggled out of his mother’s arms and joined the choir to sing with them during an Assembly of God service.
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At age ten Elvis participated in a children’s talent show and sang “Old Shep.” He finished fifth but his artistic talents began to become clear to those who knew him and watched his performance.
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