Why Priscilla Presley’s film doesn’t have Elvis songs

The musical film “Elvis”released in 2022 directed by Baz Luhrmannhad a lot of color and music, thanks to the iconic songs of Elvis Presley. Lisa Mariethe singer’s daughter, who passed away in January this year, agreed to use all of her father’s songs and even encouraged modern versions to exalt him, Elvis was portrayed as a true rock icon.

Now, a year later and under the direction of Sofia Coppolahits theaters Priscillathe biopic of the musician’s ex-wife and mother of Lisa Marie. The work has a more succinct and less exuberant aesthetic than that of Luhrmann, and explores the other side of the story, drawing attention to a significant detail: there is absolutely no music by Elvis on the soundtrack.

The explanation is simple; the film is centered on Priscilla, not in Elvis Presley, who, for fans, seemed to be living in a fairy tale, but in reality was imprisoned in a ‘golden cage’. After separation, Priscillacurrently 78 years old, lost control over her ex-husband’s work, leaving Lisa Marie as a natural guardian. The daughter did not agree with the negative portrayal of her father in the film, portraying him as an abusive, violent and controlling man. Lisaalready with a tense relationship with his mother, prohibited the use of his father’s songs for this production.

Although it may seem strange for a film with Elvis as the protagonist does not present any of his songs, Sofia Coppola took the ban as a challenge, creating a simple and engaging soundtrack to follow the journey of the girl who rose to music royalty and managed to escape before it was too late.