{"product_id":"iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798264651991","title":"Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 years old)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of Elvis Presley's most authentic and timeless albums, explored in full depth.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn January 1971, Elvis Presley released \u003ci\u003eElvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old)\u003c\/i\u003e - a bold, roots-driven concept album that took him back to the music of his childhood. More than just a country record, it was a fusion of gospel, rock 'n' roll, and Southern tradition, tied together by fragments of the folk standard \u003ci\u003eI Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this definitive book, author \u003cb\u003eRichard Ward\u003c\/b\u003e takes you track by track, session by session, into the making and meaning of this landmark album. Discover how Elvis reconnected with his heritage, how Nashville's finest session players helped craft its raw and real sound, and why fans and critics alike hail it as one of his most authentic artistic statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full story of the 1970 Nashville sessions at RCA Studio B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep dives into every song, from \"Snowbird\" to \"Make the World Go Away.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow gospel fire, country storytelling, and rock energy shaped the performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare insights into outtakes, alternate versions, and live connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album's critical reception, commercial impact, and lasting legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy \u003ci\u003eElvis Country\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a cornerstone of Presley's career - a true \"return to roots.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Elvis fan or new to his catalog, this book reveals why \u003ci\u003eElvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old)\u003c\/i\u003e remains timeless: a record that blends past, present, and eternity in every note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798264651991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427841065215,"sku":"9798264651991","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f27f13f-ab32-4c8e-96bd-54ddf9061262.jpg?v=1761581928","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798264651991","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}