Elvis Presley would be 90 today: the 10 most played songs by the King of Rock in Brazil

Icon of rock and world music, Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, United States

One of the great names in rock history, known as the King of the musical genre, Elvis Presley If he were still alive, he would be 90 this Wednesday, the 8th (despite various conspiracy theories that the music star faked his death to live in anonymity).

To celebrate the birthday of the artist, born on 8 January 1935 and died on 16 August 1977 at the age of 42 (due to a heart attack), the Ecad (Central collection and distribution office) carried out a survey on the most played songs in Brazil.

Below, see the ranking of songs recorded by Elvis Presley as the most played performer in the last five years in Brazil in the main segments of public entertainment (Radio, Ambient Sound, Parties and Entertainment Houses):

1. “Suspicious minds” (Francesco Rodney Zambon);
2. “Always on my mind” (Christopher Johnny / Thompson Wayne C / Francis Rodney Zambon);
3. “Love me dearly” (Elvis Presley/Vera Matson);
4. “Fiery love” (Dennis H. Linde);
5. “Kiss me quick” (Doc Pomus/Shuman Mort);
6. “Hound dog” (Lieber Jerry / Elmo Glick)
7. “Bridge over rough water” (Paul Kane)
8. “Don’t be cruel” (Elvis Presley/John Davenport)
9. “Blue suede shoes” (Carl Lee Perkins)
10. “Silvia” (Filter De Luxe / Reed (Gb) Les)

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Source: Terra

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