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The iconic nature of Elvis Presley in music and popular culture has often made him a subject of, or a touchstone in, numerous songs, both in America and throughout the world. A few of Presley's own songs became huge hits in certain regions of the world, in versions whose translation into the required language bore little or no resemblance to the original lyrics. For instance, "Good Rocking tonight", which Presley made famous throughout the world, became "La voix d'Elvis", a story about how his voice and music inspired a generation of French youngsters to rebel against French colonialism in Algeria. Likewise, "King Creole", the title song to his fourth film (a reference to the name of a nightclub, in the movie), when translated into Spanish by Los Teen Tops, became "Rey del Rock", with lyrics which, irrespective that his name was not actually mentioned, went on to explain, in detail, why Presley was given the title of "King of Rock".

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  1. ^ Return To Sender: Author Howard F Banney, Discography of Elvis Tribute & Novelty Records, First Edition, Pierian Press, 1987
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Return To Sender: Discography of Elvis Tribute & Novelty Records, First Edition, Pierian Press, 1987
  3. ^ Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 7 - The All American Boy: Enter Elvis and the rock-a-billies. [Part 1] : UNT Digital Library" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
  4. ^ Werner, Craig (2021). A Change Is Gonna Come: Music, Race & the Soul of America. University of Michigan Press. p. 269. ISBN 9780472129621.
  5. ^ Timmins, Mike. "The Trinity Session". Cowboy Junkies. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2008-03-19. it is also our acknowledgment of Elvis Presley who stands alone as a rock music pioneer. Our version of Blue Moon relies heavily on Elvis's interpretation which he recorded for Sun records.
  6. ^ "Kate Bush's biggest hits". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  7. ^ Anderson, Will (March 2010). "Interview With Suzi Quatro". www.singingbassist.com. The Singing Bassist. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  8. ^ MacDonald, Steven The King & Eye at AllMusic
  9. ^ "Hear PJ Harvey Reframe 'Love Me Tender' in New Song 'A Child's Question, August'". Rolling Stone. 26 April 2023.
  10. ^ Robin, Marci (2015-06-07). "'Grease': 10 Facts You've Probably Never Heard". Biography.comPost. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Nobody Knows". paulbrady.com. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
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