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'Elvis Is Back!' is the fourth studio album by American rock and roll singer Elvis Presley, released on April 8, 1960. The album marked Presley's return to recording after his discharge from the U.S. Army.
'Elvis Is Back!' is the fourth studio album by American rock and roll singer Elvis Presley, released on April 8, 1960. The album marked Presley's return to recording after his discharge from the U.S. Army.RCA Victor
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by Bill DeVille

March 30, 2024

The Time Machine heads way back to 1960 this time. The year Elvis Presley is discharged from the service. He didn’t miss a beat. The Everly Brothers were in the midst of a long string of hits. 

Etta James issued her “At Last” album. The Ventures kickstarted the surf-rock craze.Willie Nelson wrote “Night Life” & quickly sold it for $150. Oops! Dean Martin was still swingin.  It’s all 1960 our year on this episode of Time Machine.

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