The song’s famous writer said that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll sang the song for his father, Vernon Presley. In a weird career move, the tune was released alongside another song with a ...
Vernon was the son of Jessie McDowell Presley, Elvis’ grandfather. Born in Fulton, Mississippi, in 1896, Jessie was an employee of Pepsi-Co Bottling Co. and recorded a few songs, himself ...