Elvis Presley's "Treat Me Nice" Performance From 'Jailhouse Rock'

Jun 10, 2020 by apost team

Elvis' career came before the music video was. His music was heard more than his performances were seen. Luckily, though, he made a number of movies. That means there are plenty of scenes of The King doing his thing on-screen.

One such example is in Jailhouse Rock, from 1957. In that movie, Elvis and his band perform the song "Treat Me Nice." Elvis gives a passionate performance, but he also looks incredibly nonchalant just dancing and singing. This clip offers a great chance to see Elvis at the top of his game.

Over one million people have tuned in to see this clip on YouTube. It's clear that people are still touched by the music that Elvis gave to the world. There are also some great touches in the scene. The bassist plays an upright unit. The guitar is a hollow-body. People are clapping in time to the music to help add percussion. This scene gives viewers a lot of details about the way pop music was made in the past.

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Plenty of fans have even stopped by the comments to share their opinions or their stories of becoming Elvis fans. The movie was released in 1957, and from their comments it's clear that many of them have been fans since that time. Some of those fans are great-grandparents now! It's amazing that their love of Elvis' music has stuck with them for so many years. But other fans are clearly just discovering Elvis for the first time. It's great that so many people can see this kind of clip now. Elvis is connecting with a whole new generation of fans.

Elvis is young in this clip. It's the beginning of his career, and he's showing off those hip-swiveling moves and curled lip throughout. In time, Elvis would evolve into a different kind of star. His songs became more thoughtful. He sought to have a real impact on the world around him. But in this clip from Jailhouse Rock, fans get to see a younger, more carefree Elvis, and it sure is a treat.

What's your favorite Elvis movie? What do you think of this clip? Let's talk it out in the comments! Then be sure to pass this on to any Elvis fans you know!