10 musical biopics of recent years

1. 2021 Respect, Aretha Franklin (Jennifer Hudson [older] Skye Dakota Turner [young])
2. The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday (Andra Day)
3. Elvis, Elvis Presley (Austin Butler)
4. 2022 Wanna dance with somebody, Whitney Houston (Naomi Ackie)
5. George & Tammy, Tammy Wynette (Jessica Chastain) George Jones (Michael Shannon)
6. 2023 Maestro, Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan)
7. 2024 Maria, Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie [older] Angelina Papadopoulou [young])
8. One Love, Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir)
9. Back to Black, Amy Winehouse (Marisa Abela)
10. A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet)

I have only seen four of these but would be happy to watch them all.

10 Song Titles containing the word Best

 

1. “You’re My Best Friend” Queen
2. "Simply the best" Tina Turner
3. "My best friends' girl" The Cars
4. "The girl of my best friend" Elvis Presley
5. “Best Years of Our Lives” Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
6. "Bestof my liive" The Emotions
7. "The Best of my Love" The Eagles
8. (Arthur's Dream) "Best that you can do" Chris Cross
9. "Best Day" Taylor Swift
10. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" Marilyn Monroe

Elvis

Went to see the film Elvis last night. I wasn't sure whether it would pass muster but I must admit I was impressed. No doubt there are errors and simplifications but it basically gives you the story as it is understood, suggesting what a phenomenon Elvis was, what an advantage and disadvantage it was to have the Colonel as his promoter, Elvis's church and world background, etc. Perhaps it could have had a bit more gospel. Elvis recorded nearly 90 gospel songs (His Hand in Mine, In My Father's House, Joshua Fit the Battle, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, How Great Thou Art, By and By, Peace in the Valley, etc) but none are noted. The introduction of rap I understand but could have done without. Those are quibbles though. 

Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Love this one too

Elvis Burning Love With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Came across this recently