At the end of that same month, Elvis began performing sold-out shows to excited audiences at what is now Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. It is estimated that Elvis recorded more than 600 songs throughout his career and released more than 20 studio albums, plus film soundtracks.Įlvis made entertainment history at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, performing two shows a night, seven days a week during his residency at the former International Hotel built just off The Las Vegas Strip in July 1969.
A year later in 1956, he made his film debut in “Love Me Tender.” During his early career, he appeared on multiple talk shows, including “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Steve Allen Show.” He would go on to star in 31 feature films, plus two concert documentaries. Elvis Presley’s Rise to StardomĮlvis’ first number one single was “Heartbreak Hotel” in 1955, as well as his first number one album of the same name.
It is estimated that Elvis recorded more than 600 songs throughout his career and released more than 20 studio albums, plus film soundtracks. Elvis’ first number one single was “Heartbreak Hotel” in 1955, as well as his first number one album of the same name.
