{"product_id":"iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798298789110","title":"Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe soundtrack that marked Elvis Presley's return - and reshaped his career.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, freshly discharged from the U.S. Army, Elvis Presley stepped back into the spotlight with \u003ci\u003eG.I. Blues\u003c\/i\u003e - a soundtrack that showcased not just his voice, but his transformation from rebellious rock 'n' roller into Hollywood's most bankable star. Lighthearted, romantic, and brimming with charm, the album became a massive success, proving The King could conquer both the screen and the charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this definitive exploration, Richard Ward's \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums\u003c\/i\u003e series uncovers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe behind-the-scenes story of Elvis' military service and its impact on his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow \u003ci\u003eG.I. Blues\u003c\/i\u003e launched the blueprint for his 1960s soundtrack era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA track-by-track breakdown of songs like \u003cb\u003eWooden Heart\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePocketful of Rainbows\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eShoppin' Around\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film's production, cast, and how it shaped Elvis' evolving image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe global success of the album and its lasting influence on pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid storytelling, deep cultural context, and sharp analysis, this book takes you back to the moment Elvis returned from the Army and reintroduced himself to the world-not as the dangerous rebel of the 1950s, but as a polished star ready to dominate a new decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Albums - Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues\u003c\/b\u003e is the essential companion to the soundtrack that defined Elvis' new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298789110\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\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474508136703,"sku":"9798298789110","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ea81f16e-7808-449d-bc01-2f2f82257673.jpg?v=1762317182","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-elvis-presley-richard-ward-9798298789110","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}