What was Presley's breakthrough commercial single managed by Colonel?
"Heartbreak Hotel"
"Love Me Tender"
"Jailhouse Rock"
"Blue Suede Shoes"
Answer
"Heartbreak Hotel" was Elvis Presley's breakthrough commercial single managed by Colonel Tom Parker. The song was written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, and recorded by Presley in January 1956. It was released in April of that year, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is considered to be one of Presley's signature songs, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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