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Chart Rewind: In 1956, Elvis Presley Was No. 1 With Two Songs on Three Charts

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One of the best known recording deals in history transpired in November 1955 when independent Sun Records, financially challenged to keep up with the fast success of Elvis Presley, sold his contract to RCA for $35,000. Related See Elvis Like Never Before With Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ – Shop Tickets Here …

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Chart Rewind: In 1956, Elvis Presley Was No. 1 With Two Songs on Three Charts

One of the best known recording deals in history transpired in November 1955 when independent Sun Records, financially challenged to keep up with the fast success of Elvis Presley, sold his contract to RCA for $35,000. Related See Elvis Like Never Before With Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ – Shop Tickets Here …

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