Immersed in America: The Creation of Elvis Presley
We know how Elvis Presley’s story reflects on American history, its music and mythology, but how did America help to create Elvis?
We know how Elvis Presley’s story reflects on American history, its music and mythology, but how did America help to create Elvis?
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