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"Don't Be Cruel" is a song that was recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Otis Blackwell in 1956. [1] It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2004, it was listed #197 in Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time .
The title which most critics seem to highlight is Presley's rendition of "Don't Be Cruel", one of his major hits of 1956 (see 1956 in music). This is not Presley singing Presley, but his imitation of Jackie Wilson , then the lead singer with Billy Ward and His Dominoes .
Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 – May 6, 2002) was an American songwriter whose work influenced rock and roll.His compositions include "Fever" (recorded by Little Willie John), "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless" (recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis), "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", and "Return to Sender" (with Winfield Scott; recorded by Elvis Presley), and "Handy Man" (recorded by Jimmy Jones).
1956 "Heartbreak Hotel" 1 "Don't Be Cruel" 2 "Hound Dog" 8 "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" 14 "Love Me Tender" 15 1957 "All Shook Up" 1 "Too Much" 9 "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" 14 "Jailhouse Rock" 16 1958 "Don't" / "I Beg of You" 3 "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" / "Doncha' Think It's Time" 22 "Hard Headed Woman" / "Don't Ask Me Why" 49 1959
(1962), which aimed to serve as a comeback for Elvis Presley. Songwriter Otis Blackwell had already written several of Presley’s biggest hits, including "Don't Be Cruel" (1956) and "All Shook Up" (1957). Winfield Scott was a frequent collaborator with Blackwell, and writer of the hit song “Tweedle Dee” (1954). [5]
On June 26, 1977, the King left the building for the final time. Elvis Presley, known as “The King of Rock n Roll,” is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in music history.He is also ...
Elvis Aaron Presley [a] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the " King of Rock and Roll ", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century .
Elvis' Golden Records is a compilation album by American rock and roll singer Elvis Presley, issued by RCA Victor in March 1958. It compiled his hit singles released in 1956 and 1957, and is widely believed to be the first greatest hits album in rock and roll history.