ELVIS BIOGRAPHY (1968-1970) EPISODE 3: "ELVIS IS DEEPLY SORRED BY THE NEWS OF THE DEATH OF MARTIN LUTHER KING"

 ELVIS PRESLEY BIOGRAPHY

Elvis is deeply saddened by the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968. Elvis has been a longtime admirer of his and often quotes his famous phrase "I Have a Dream." Just a short time after Robert Kennedy is assassinated on June 6, 1968. Elvis's thoughts and feelings about the loss of both Dr. King and Robert Kennedy lead to a song that will be written for Elvis to perform on his next special. of TV.

"Speedway" is released nationally on June 12, 1968 reaching number #40 of the highest grossing films. The soundtrack does not improve at the level of results either, placing itself at a low number #82.

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