What was Elvis Presley’s first number one hit?
Elvis Presley’s first number one hit was “Heartbreak Hotel” in February 1956.
For 16 months following, he had a record, sometimes two, on the nation’s Top 10 list.
Elvis Presley’s first number one hit was “Heartbreak Hotel” in February 1956.
For 16 months following, he had a record, sometimes two, on the nation’s Top 10 list.
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