{"product_id":"iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798262235278","title":"Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - Elvis is Back!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElvis Presley's triumphant return - the album that proved The King was back.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn April 1960, Elvis Presley stepped out of his Army uniform and back into the recording studio. The result was \u003ci\u003eElvis Is Back!\u003c\/i\u003e, a daring, sophisticated, and electrifying comeback album that showcased every side of his artistry - from raw blues and sultry ballads to playful pop and heartfelt gospel undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this in-depth volume from the \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums\u003c\/i\u003e series, music historian Richard Ward takes readers inside the making, music, and legacy of one of Elvis's greatest achievements. Across 35 richly detailed chapters, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Elvis's return from military service and the immense pressure to prove he was still King.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind-the-scenes insights into the Nashville sessions at RCA Studio B with the legendary A-Team musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack-by-track explorations of classics like \u003ci\u003e\"Fever,\" \"Such a Night,\" \"Reconsider Baby,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow singles like \u003ci\u003e\"Stuck on You\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"It's Now or Never\"\u003c\/i\u003e framed his comeback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eElvis's transformation from teen idol to mature artist - and how this album set the stage for the rest of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical reception, fan reactions, and the album's enduring influence on peers like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Roy Orbison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album's legacy through reissues, live performances, and scholarly reassessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a comeback record, \u003ci\u003eElvis Is Back!\u003c\/i\u003e was a declaration: Elvis Presley wasn't a relic of the 1950s - he was an artist for the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Elvis fan or discovering his music for the first time, this book offers the ultimate deep dive into the album that reestablished The King and secured his crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElvis is back. And this is his story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262235278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47244546670847,"sku":"9798262235278","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_358dbcf8-7b77-4127-969b-347ae3f5e54a.jpg?v=1758135994","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798262235278","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}